Verneda Camping Mountain Resort

The landscapes of the Val d'Aran and the nearby Aigüestortes and Lake Sant Maurici National Park are popular outdoor spaces, whether you want to have a hair-raising time with the likes of canyoning and rafting, or seek a more serene few hours playing golf, birdwatching or sinking into a thermal bath. Verneda is bordered by one of the 10 sections of the 150-kilometre Camin Reiau, the old trail that links the 33 villages of the Arun Valley, including the site's local settlement of Arròs. A little to the east is Vila, higher up in the mountains with spectacular views of the summits of the Pico de la Entecada; from there, hike a bit further to Aubert. Also highly recommended are the Artiga de Lin route, for scenic cycling; the Lagos de Colomers trail, around the region's glacial lakes; the Ribera de Barrados route, for birdwatching, and the Vilamòs y Arres, a hermitage path starting at one of the valley's oldest villages. Via the nearby N-230, drive for 15 minutes to reach adventure park Naturaran, to swing around treetops in another spectacular setting of the Catalan Pyrenees.