Photo: Hiking Val D Aran Pyrenees Catalonia

A woman stops near a rock while hiking in the Val d'Aran in the Pyrenees in Catalonia, Spain.

A hiker takes a breather in the Val d'Aran as she stands amid the lush green hillsides and the wildflowers that cover the landscape near the Cascade de Sauth deth Pish in the Pyrenees, Catalonia. The hiking trails around this region can be fairly difficult in places so a backpack is important to have, loaded with all the necessities needed while on a hiking expedition.

The Val d'Aran is located at the northwestern part of Catalonia and is known to be the highest but one of the smaller valleys in the Pyrenees. Due to the height of the valley, you will cross paths with an amazing amount of stunning waterfalls while on your hiking expedition, one being the breathtaking Cascade de Sauth deth Pish.

There are many hiking trails around the Val d'Aran in the Pyrenees but they should be not be attempted in the winter. Spring, summer and fall in the Val d'Aran create a different outlook on the area with each one being as beautiful as the other. ... continue below the picture...

... Overnight accommodations are available if you are looking for a day or two excursion in the Pyrenees but you should check ahead with the proper authorities to be sure they are opened and in good sleeping condition.

Hiking through the Val d'Aran is the only way to get the full experience of the nature and wildlife that surrounds this region of the Pyrenees in Catalonia, Spain. If time permits while visiting Catalonia, be sure to enjoy some of the hiking tours where you can take in some of the most stunning scenery of Catalonia. Forests, wildlife, flowers, rocks and hillsides is the beauty of the Val d'Aran.Hiker in Val d'Aran, near Cascade de Sauth deth pish, Pyrenees, Catalonia, Spain, Europe. Model Released.