THE ROARING OF THE DEER IN THE ARAN VALLEY

We offer 2 trip options:

Blewing/Roar Observation:

- Spot: somewhere in the Montgarri sorroundings / Headwaters of the Noguera Pallaresa river.

- Hours: dawn or dusk

- Total duration of the activity: 3 hours

- Prices: 120€ group of 6 people, from 7 people, 10€ by person

- Optional: breakfast or dinner at the Montgarri refuge at the end of the activity. We can even offer a night at the refuge to take advantage of the sunrise and sunset times. Always as an additional option.

- Maximum place: 10 people / guides

Trekking + Blewing/Roar observation:

This trip option allows to approach at a safe distance, without interfering or being discovered by the animals. This implies a greater operational difficulty, since absolute silence must be kept and our movements will be slow and smooth if we detect the presence of deer.

Depending on the route we choose, the group could be reduced to one client per guide.

- Place: to be specified.

- Hours: dawn or dusk.

- Total duration of the activity: 6 h

- Prices: 200€ and by 1 person more, 10€

Included:

Qualified UIMLA Mountain Guide services
Advices prior de start of the itinerary

Not included:

Transfers to meeting points and back
Snacks/drinks during the day

General Information:

Hiking involves dangers. Each participant in this day assumes their responsibility individually.
The mountain guide reserves the right to modify the program depending on weather conditions, group factor or any other cause that in his opinion may be decisive.

Trekking boots
Warm clothing of natural and discreet colors and if possible that is not synthetic fabric
Binoculars
Headlight
Hot drink (tea, infusions…)
Food (snacks, cereal bars…)

For the outdoor activity that you plan to be successful it is very important that it accommodates to your level, both physical and technical. Here we present some guidelines so that you can get an idea of what your level is according to the programs we propose. However, we recommend reaching to us so we can help you personally and adapt the program to your conditions.

Trekking

TECHNICAL level

1 = Beginner. No previous trekking experience. Has only hike on flat terrain and well-marked trails.
2 = Starter. Occasional hiker with experience on single-day treks. Accustomed to walk on varied terrain and across scree slopes.
3 = Intermediate. Occasional hiker with experience on single and multi-day treks. Accustomed to walk on varied terrain where it may be necessary to cross a scree slope, a névé or to scramble.
4 = Advanced. Regularly hikes and climbs in the mountains. Experience on multi-day routes. Capable of walking on rough terrain, across scree slopes, up on steep hillsides and traversing névés. Ability on unstable terrain (gravel, rock blocks) is required.
5 = Very advanced. Frequently hikes and climbs in the mountains. Experience on multi-day routes spending the night in a hut or a tent. Skilled on rough terrain: scree slopes, steep hillsides, névés and glaciers. Basic knowledge of rope work.

PHYSICAL level

1 = Able to walk for 3 hours and 600 meters elevation gain carrying a light backpack of about 5 kg.
2 = Able to hike in the mountains for 4 to 5 hours and 800 meters elevation gain with a backpack of about 5 kg.
3 = Able to hike in the mountains for 5 to 7 hours and 1000 meters elevation gain with a backpack of about 7 kg.
4 = Able to hike in the mountains for 8 hours and 1200 meters elevation with a backpack of about 8 kg, being in high altitude (over 4000m) intermittently.
5 = Able to hike in the mountains for 8 hours and 1500 meters elevation gain with a 10 kg backpack, being in high altitude (over 4000m) intermittently.

Next Dates :

September to october

Description

From Tuc Mountain Guides we offer you excursions to observe and listen to the male deer in their mating season to take over the territory to copulate with the female deer.

With the respect and discretion that approaching wildlife requires, we will enjoy these moments so vital for the deer as well as intense and surprising for our senses. We will

know fundamental aspects and curiosities of the biology of deer as well as other species of fauna and the habitats that we will visit.

Our specialized guides will provide you, not only the opportunity to watch and hear the bellowing in natural environments of great beauty, but will also appreciate and learn the complex animal world, its life cycles, behavior, habitat, threats, etc.

For this reason, we have Montse Bacardit, PhD in biology, UIMLA mountain guide and scientific researcher with a long experience in the field and great skills in communication. Moreover, if you are a photography lover, maybe you can get some good snapshots with the practical tips of Nacho Morales, high mountain guide and professional photographer.

Levels

Fitness

Technical