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Towns of Vielha e Mijaran
Discover the small and typical towns, perfect places for your summer and winter vacations. Vielha e Mijaran invites you to discover the most authentic Pyrenees. Visit all the places and monuments of interest and experience, first hand, the alpine and rural world in a fascinating environment surrounded by mountains and valleys, with a single element in common: the wildest nature.
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Vielha, an open-air museum
Losing yourself in its stone streets, crossing the rivers and learning about its history through its people and museums, is an experience that you must take during your visit to Vielha. Feel and enjoy the capital of the Val d'Aran in your own way.
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Active turism
Don't miss out on a walking tour and discover the magical landscape and dreamy panoramic views over the peaks of the Pyrenees. Tracks, trails, forests and rivers become the ideal environment to live an unforgettable experience.
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Visit the Crist de Mijaran
This carved wooden sculpture in the Romanesque style, dating from the twelfth century, is displayed at the Glèisa de Sant Miquèu de Vielha. It was once part of a larger group of sculptures that represented the Descent from the Cross, a product of the Erill la Vall workshop’s mature period, and considered by many to be one of the finest examples of twelfth century Romanesque sculpture in the world. Other highlights of the church are its Gothic altarpiece, and Gothic narthex, beneath its elegant bell tower.
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Try the local cuisine
In Vielha e Mijaran you’ll find an amazing range of warm and friendly restaurants where you can try delicious traditional dishes, made from the best local ingredients, skilfully combined with the flavours of contemporary cooking. Some of the typical local dishes that every visitor should try include the traditional “òlha aranesa”, a richly flavoured stew made of game such as wild boar and deer, as well as many different dishes based on duck, such as duck breast fillets or confits that will satisfy the most demanding palates.
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A stroll through Vielha’s shopping district
Where in only a small area between the town’s main avenues you’ll find an impressive variety of shops, as well as all the biggest sports brands of the moment, whether in winter or summer. And for those who want to take home a gastronomic souvenir of their stay in Vielha e Mijaran, there’s nothing better than a visit to a small independent food shop, where you’ll find delicious traditional specialities such as cured meats, craft beers, cheese and caviar, as well as sweet treats such as jams, honey, tronquets and coquilhons, produce from the region’s farms or made by local artisans. The hard part is resisting temptation.
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Nature
With mountain scenery dominated by the legendary peaks of Montcorbison (2,176 m) and Sarrahèra (2,630 m), Vielha and the surrounding villages make a perfect base for walking tours. Strolling along the Camin Reiau trail allows walkers to enjoy the beauty of the surrounding mountains, while popular hikes such as the one that takes you up to the Port de Vielha mountain pass (2,424 m) offer everything you need for an unforgettable mountain holiday. Simply put on your mountain boots and explore this mountain world.
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