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Castellers: Castells in the Air

Kate 14/04/2025 1 Comment

Once upon a time, rival bands of young people released their pent up energy by competing against each other in feats of strength and agility.
No guns, no knives.

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PLEASE READ: Important Update on Water Restrictions in the P-O

Kate 31/03/2025 6 Comments

THIS WAS A APRIL FOOL. PLEASE FLUSH YOUR LOOS!!

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Things to do on a rainy day

Laura McLellan 18/03/2025 2 Comments

Ideas of things to see and do when the weather takes a turn for the worse

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Mountain biking in the Canigou Fenouillèdes

Kate 17/03/2025 0 Comments

Fifteen cycling circuits from the foothills of Canigou to the forests of the Fenouillèdes.

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Walk: Pierres Escrites & Etang de Diable

Kate 05/03/2025 0 Comments

This walk starts in the Valle de Gaube, just past the small hamlet of Esposouille, which can be accessed by car from Formigueres in the Capcir.

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Out for the day: A Canigou for all seasons

Laura McLellan 28/02/2025 0 Comments

Classed as one of the ‘Grands Site de France’ any visit to the Pyrénees-Orientales is dominated by the mystic and sacred Catalan Canigou.

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Animal Tracks and Signs in the Pyrenees: Winter Colours

Laura McLellan 19/02/2025 1 Comment

One of the greatest things about winter is that the life of the animals and birds of the mountains is much easier to see and understand thanks to the snow.

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Choosing Your Electric Bike

Laura McLellan 18/02/2025 2 Comments

E-bikes are economical, ecological and accessible to all fitness levels, allowing you to put in as much, or as little, effort as you wish – and such fun on the many safe and dedicated bike tracks around the P-O

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Snowshoe Walk Bac de Vallserra Les Angles

Kate 16/02/2025 0 Comments

This circular snowshoe walk passes through the vast Scots Pine forest above Les Angles and discovers the ruined village and church of Vallserra, deserted after the Plague.

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Skiing in the Pyrénées-Orientales

Kate 03/02/2025 0 Comments

With more than 300 days of sunshine per year, skiers in the Pyrenees Orientales will often enjoy warm winter sunshine as they’re gliding down the slopes towards their Solaire d’Odeillo dinner!

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