The Vall d'Aran is at Northwestern of Catalonia, at north of the Pyrenees border with France and
Aragon. It is an Atlantic valley over 620km2 extension on the Garona River, which flows into the Atlánico Ocean near
Bordeaux.
This is the only Atlantic valley at the Principat and emphasizes its unique climate, flora and fauna.
Its origins and history have prompted a Occitan culture and language. The native official language of the Aranese people is
named Aranes, a variant of Gascon, and belonging to the occitan family languages.
The current population (2007) is about 7500 inhabitants distributed in 30 clusters around the river Garona.
Nowadays Vall d'Aran is one of the most fashionable areas of the Pyrenees and attractive for winter tourism, as well
as nature lovers attracted by the beauty of the landscape allowing, for almost the whole year, the practice of hiking and
mountain sports. In addition, also attracts tourists culture lovers thanks to the charm of their rural communities, the interest
of his art medieveal, the cuisine and the folklore.
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