WINTER PYRENEES S n o w Tr i p
We are your travel agency in Barcelona and Catalonia; as experts and passionate people for our region and culture, we customize experiences for all our most selective clients. The best option for all the people who want to visit Barcelona, whether it’s in a group or individually. We always guarantee your stay with the most experienced professionals working exclusively for you.
O U T DOO R S P E C I A L I S T S
“If something defines us, it is our adaptability. Our experience in Barcelona and our deep knowledge about our natural surroundings ensure experiences you will never have imag ined; the potential is endless, and we know how to use it.”
WINTER PYRENEES 04 INTRODUCTION
What we do & philosophy
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OUR METHOD
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Services & values
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Groups & languages
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W I N T ER PYRENEES
Trip program
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BTD, your contact
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O U R C ATA L OG U E S
Other trips and services
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SERVICES • • • • • • •
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Integral travel design Getaways and trip packages For groups and individuals Customized events Activities to learn a language Accommodation / transfers / restaurants Other services
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Our philosophy is simple. We offer what we would like to receive anywhere else in the world. Personalised treatment and closeness is fundamental. For this reason, “how” your experience happens is equally important as “what” the experience is. Although we are not a low cost agency, you won’t pay disproportionate prices and you will receive our support before, during and after your customized trip.
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ON LY 3 STEPS OUR OPERATION
YO U R I D E A
Inspiring by one of our proposals, or not… you contact us and explain your idea of a trip; what to do, how many days and services.
OUR DESIGN
We’ll study your proposal or start from 0, designing your customized trip until we achieve exactly what you are looking for.
R E A D Y TO T R AV E L !
tt’s time to enjoy the designed trip. Furthermore, with our 24/7 support you can enjoy it with 0 worries.
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INTEGRAL TRIPS
We design all types of trips with all services needed. As experts of Barcelona and its surroundings, we have a wide range of staff from different sectors to make your stay the most comfortable one. GROUPS
Associations, schools, universities, companies, friends… whatever your type of group, we manage customized trips with the best price, and everything you need, to make your perfect adventure. EVENTS
Also for companies and business trips. We manage and customize your stays, making them as dynamic and comfortable as possible. O U R VA L U E S
All our experiences, whatever format they have and wherever they are located, need to accomplish the same premises: all of these are essential to guarantee a unique trip.
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AU T H E N T I C I T Y
E XC L U S I V I T Y
PROXIMITY
Nowadays everything is called “local”. Although we respect classic group tours, we prefer to take tourism in another direction.
We control groups numbers to ensure you have the highest quality experience. Close attention and intimacy during your activity means it is your experience and nobody else´s.
We are close by and available to you, and always give you warm and friendly treatment. This happens before, during, and after your trip.
PLURALITY
ACC E S S I B I L I T Y
C U S TO M I Z AT I O N
We do not limit ourselves to sports. As previously mentioned, culture and gastronomy are important parts of active tourism. We always include a diversity of experiences wherever possible.
Often people don’t know what they are capable of… We offer you the possibility to discover new experiences without needing any previous training. We always adapt to to your capability.
For your unique experience, we customize your package. Together, we build the route to your new emotions and sensations.
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MORE THAN A CITY
GROUPS
Barcelona is the city that never rests. During winter, the snow creates endless opportunities in the snow-capped mountains. Meanwhile in spring and summer, hundreds of adventure sports mean you are never short of things to do in Barcelona. A unique gastronomy full of seasonal dishes and fresh products will provide you the best dishes to eat all year round.
Whatever the origin and needs of your group, we’ll design your customized trip. To travel in a group no longer means limiting yourself to a closed package. You can choose any of our proposals, modify them and even request an integral customized trip - and yes, at the best price. There are lots of groups who have enjoyed this and there is nothing more satisfactory than doing what you like doing.
C I T Y , C O U N T R Y S I D E , C O A S T , H I G H M O U N TA I N . . .
YO U C H OO S E T H E L A N G UAG E
All the trips available in the language you need. Receiving good treatment starts with the traveller’s language. You can choose between speaking in your own language or the local people´s one. With the support of our local or native accompanying guides, we’ll provide you maximum comfort. If you visit Barcelona to speak in Spanish, we’ll help you to consolidate a language while enjoying a real trip.
After this, we show different proposals: open ideas about experiences and itineraries in Barcelona and Catalonia. They are a starting point to modify and f ind your customized experience. Also, you always can propose your own idea and we will be so glad to start to work on it without any problem. We always endeavour to show the best of culture, gastronomy and sport.
T H E F I R S T S T E P S TA R T S N O W
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TRIPS IN BARCELONA
M O U N TA I N I T I N E R A R I E S
Customized Barcelona in 3, 5, 10 or whatever days you need. Perfect combination between the city and daytrips to wherever you like 365 days of the year.
If you’ve already visited the city or you are looking for trips out of the capital, we have different proposals for you. Incredible visits, sports, culture and gastronomy in one tour.
COA S T I T I N E R A R I E S
SKI TRIPS
For all the people looking to relax and enjoy different coasts of Catalonia. Costa Brava, Central, Daurada, Delta de l’Ebre‌ endless possibilities.
During the winter months, the Pyrenees transform into a winter sports paradise. The best ski resorts and experiences are so close to Barcelona.
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WIN TER PYREN EES Snow Trip
“Barcelona in winter, the perfect combination of city and mountain” A special proposal for snow sports lovers; available in Barcelona in winter. Choosing from one of the modalities presented below, you will visit the most exclusive spots of the Pyrenees. Choose to see Tavascan, Val d’Aran, la Cerdanya, or the eastern Pyrenees, with the option to stay in a f ixed location or tour all these places.
Barcelona in winter: venture outside of ski tracks in the best Pyrenees resorts Itineraries available from beginner to expert level. For those who want to challenge themselves and go one step further, you can now go forward in a completely safe environment. You will learn these sports with the constant accompaniment of skilled professionals. 100% quality snow available in Barcelona in winter, only 2 hours from the city.
Alpine Ski: For those more traditional. Whether you
want one ski station or many, we will select the best locations of that moment. Other snow activities: Other snow activities:
Mushing (dog sledding), snow parks (kids), snowmobile excursions plus all other relaxing activities like spa and hot water springs. If you are already an expert in this f ield, we will design a customised itinerary to go through the best white routes of the Pyrenees. You set your limits in Barcelona in winter!
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Freeride: An experience for capable skiers or
snowboarders who want to go off the beaten track, in a completely safe environment. Mountain Ski: For people who want to explore
the mountains without the restriction of ski chairs. You will be equipped with the best materials and instructors, and descend the slopes in exhilarating freedom. Splitboard: For the snowboarders who want to
engage in a new discipline of the sport, with outof-tracks editions. As an innovative way to climb effortlessly, you can share this experience with mountain skiers. Heli-Ski: Without a doubt this is one of the most
exciting winter sports. Ascending to the chosen
summit by helicopter, you will practice an exclusive free ride.
Short/middle/long stay, depending on your preference • 2-day getaway from Barcelona •
SUM MARY Barcelona arrival Ski / snowboard day Day 3: Ski / snowboard day Day 4: Snowshoes excursion + natural thermal springs Day 5: Ski / Snowboard day + transfer to Barcelona Day 6: Day in Barcelona + Smart city tour + goodbye activity Day 7: Free day in Barcelona Day 1:
Day 2:
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“To glide over the freshly fallen snow”
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ITINERARY Departure from Barcelona airport (or others). We’ll start the journey to the selected destination (Vall Aran, Andorra, Cerdagne or the East Pyreenes). Once we arrive to our Hostel / Hotel we’ll have a welcome dinner. Depending on the arrival time in Barcelona, we’ll have a lunch on the road. Day 1:
After a good breakfast, we’ll start our f irst day of ski / snowboard. Arriving to the ski station, we’ll off icially start our adventure in Catalonia. Lunch at the ski station + dinner and night at the hotel. Day 2:
Same schedule as the previous day. Breakfast and dinner at the hotel. Day + lunch at the ski station. Day 3:
Today will be a little bit different from the previous days. After breakfast, we’ll start a snowshoes walk thought the white forest to enjoy the snow landscape. In the afternoon, after having a nice meal in a local restaurant; we’ll relax in outdoor natural thermal springs. Dinner and night at the hotel. Day 4:
Our third and last day of ski / snowboard. After breakfast we’ll go to the ski station to practice these sports and have lunch. End of the snow part of the itinerary. Transfer to Barcelona. Day 5:
Barcelona in winter continues! This time in the city! With nicer temperatures, we’ll discover the city in the most fun way: a team competition full of challenges and enigmas. There are also bike or walking tours options available. Free afternoon to go shopping or enjoy Barcelona viewpoints. In the evening, we’ll have our goodbye dinner followed by Barcelona night out – the best way to f inish our Barcelona in winter adventure. Day 6:
Free morning + transfer back to the airport + end of our services. Day 7:
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100% customizable Option to add or remove days
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Customized itinerary High-performance equipment Safety equipment (depending on the sport) Ski pass (depending on the sport) Ski / snowboard lessons of any level option High mountain professional guide Accommodation in hotel/ rural house/ shelter/ hostel Additional activities option Other services option (transfers, restaurants etc.) All transfers and meals included in a group trip
OPTIONAL SERVICES • • •
Car rental from 80€ 7 days All transfers with privat driver Meals planning
AVAILABLE ACCOM MODATIONS • • • •
Hostel Apartament Hotel ** to ***** Rural House
Combined stays in Barcelona or other parts of Catalonia optional. Option to include cultural and gastronomic activities during your Pyrenees stay Itinerary, accommodation and activities are customisable to adapt to your group, ages and preferences.
No experience is required (except Mountain & Heli Ski). You can practice any sport from beginner to maximum level. Experience:
Ski equipment is required (clothes). We offer you ski/snow rental. Equipment:
AVAILABLE SKI RESORTS • Baqueira-Beret
• Masella
• Tavascán
• La Molina
• Port Ainé
• Font Romeu (FR)
• Boí-Taüll
• Les Angles (FR)
• Grand-Valira (AND)
• Eine Cambre daze (FR)
• Vallnord (AND)
• Vallter 2000
• Porté Puymorens (FR)
This trip can be based on one particular ski resort or an itinerary along different ones. We’ll offer the best options available at the time. Don’t hesitate to contact us for more information.
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The best Barcelona travel agency. Want to know why? We are a travel agency with expertise in the Barcelona and Catalonia area. We offer other agencies the chance to customize trips without limits. We are experts and passionate about our region and we want to share it with you. We are a travel agency Barcelona unassociated to any big tourism enterprises of the city. BTD are a totally free travel agency Barcelona. We are not subjected to any tour operator nor any private-public tourism companies. We prefer to choose our own way. If you are looking for a ref ined support before, during and after of your trips, don’t hesitate to contact Barcelona Travel Designers. We totally respect tour-operated activities for the masses, but we think you and your clients deserve much more than that.
Exclusivity doesn’t need to be unattainable… not with BTD Tourism is growing more and more in Barcelona, sometimes to the point of being a little bit annoying when we visit some monuments. As a good incoming travel agency Barcelona, we have the formula to travel with total comfort and complete calmness. We always offer unique experiences with the best professionals, taking care of even the smallest detail. It´s for this reason that all our activities, their location, services and staff will be accurately selected. You can choose from Guesthouses or hostels, to 5-star Grand Luxe hotels, and we always ensure exclusivity and the best treatment.
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We can tell you lots of things about Barcelona and it enormous potential. This has been one of our proposals, but at the end, the best way to
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