rafting is the star sport in the Lleida Pyrenees, which is why there are all types of boats in which to practice this sport due to the influx of visitors. To know the types of rafting boats click here. We leave you with the best rivers for rafting in the Lleida Pyrenees.
The best rivers for rafting in the Lleida Pyrenees
1. Noguera Pallaresa River
It is located in the province of Lérida and is the largest river in the Pyrenees. With more than 2000 meters of altitude, the Noguera Pallaresa begins in Pla de Beret and crosses the regions of Pallars Sobirà and Pallars Jussá to flow into the Segre River.
This river is one of the pioneer places in Spain in rafting activity. The river rafting season runs from February to October, but the best time is in the months of May to June.
The descent begins in Llavorsí and ends in Collegats, it has 52 kilometers of descent.
The 6 sections of the Noguera Pallaresa are:
• Llavorsí-Rialp: it is the best-known section and has 14 kilometers of descent
• Llavorsí-Gulleri: 8 kilometers.
• Escaló-Llavorsí: 8 kilometers. Ideal to do with the family.
• Llavorsí-Sort: 16 kilometers. Cross the Agüarola Slalom Course in the Pallars Sobirà.
• Llavorsí-Montardit: 20 kilometers. It has class IV rapids.
• Llavorsí-Collegats: 52 kilometers. It is the complete section.
2. Río Noguera Ribagorzana
It is born near the highest peak of the Pyrenees and serves as natural border between Catalonia and Aragon.
It is 133 kilometers long and is the largest river in Catalonia. The most popular descent is the Montanuy-Escales which ends at the Pont de Suert. It has rapids, waves and irregular rollers that will make the descent more exciting.
The distance of the rafting route is 12 kilometers and an estimated duration of 3 and a half hours. The descent is suitable for children from 6 years old.
3. Río Segre
If you live in Barcelona, the Segre river is the closest. It begins in the French Pyrenees and crosses through France, Andorra and Catalonia, with a total of 265 kilometers in length.
The Parc del Segre has an adjustable flow that is 500 meters long and numerous whitewater competitions are held.
It is a river where you can practice all types of water sports such as kayak, hidrospeed and canoeing.
It is located near the town of Seu d’ Urgell, in Lleida.
4. Garonne River
It begins in the Catalan Pyrenees, between Pla de Beret and Valle de Arán, and continues towards France.
It has a total length of 645 kilometers and is perfect for high-level rafting. For those experts who enjoy this sport, it is one of the best places to go rafting in Catalonia.
To practice rafting, go to the sections ofl'Era Lòssaandl'Era Tortuga as well as the area of the Vall de Rialb.
On the descent you will find views of the Aran Valley where you will enjoy the tranquility of nature in an aquatic environment.
