Parador de Arties

HARA3, Arties, Catalonia

4 star parador, village location in the valley of Aran

This 4-star Parador located at the very heart of the Val d’Aran in the village of Arties, perhaps the prettiest of the villages in a valley renowned for its outstanding beauty and picture-postcard villages.

The hotel is a fine example of the local architecture, with parts dating back to the 14th and 15th centuries, but has been sympathetically modernised to provide all the creature comforts. There’s a comfortable lounge with a welcoming fire in cooler months, a gym with spa-pool which connects with the hotel’s delightful outdoor swimming pool.

As well as the modern breakfast room the hotel has a cosy restaurant-cum-cocktail lounge and a sunny terrace with views to Mount Montardo.

Accommodation

57 bedrooms comprised of standard double / twin rooms, duplex rooms with a separate sitting area (also suitable for families) and suites.

Hotel Features

Indoor – outdoor swimming pool (from the outdoor pool you can pass into the spa area)

Terrace and gardens with sunloungers

Gym and mini spa

Restaurant

An extensive buffet breakfast is served in the modern dining room, with eggs (cooked to order), cured meats cheese, fruit and home-made / locally sourced cakes and pastries.

The restaurant / cocktail bar specialises in grilled meat and fish dishes as well as local cheese and charcuterie.

Several other bars and restaurants within walking distance.

Hotel Facilities

24 Hour Reception
Tour Booking Service
WiFi all areas
Spacious Grounds
Lift
Garden/Patio/Terrace
Shared Lounge / TV Area
No smoking in hotel
Luggage storage
Laundry Service
Air Conditioning

Sports and Wellbeing

Swimming Pool (outdoor, seasonal)
Swimming pool (indoor)
Gym
E-bike hire
Billiard / pool table

Room facilities (all rooms)

En-suite bathroom
Heating
Air conditioning
WIFI
TV
Fridge / Minibar
Walk-in shower
Shower over bathtub
Hairdryer

Dining

Restaurant, open to the public
Bars / restaurants within walking distance of the hotel
Bar, open to the public, serving drinks and light snacks
Packed lunch service

Accessibility

Facilities adapted for guests with reduced mobility
Room(s) adapted for guests with reduced mobility
Parking space adapted for guests with reduced mobility

Parking

On-site parking (free)
Garage parking (extra charge)

Pets

Pets allowed by prior arrangement - please consult

Arties, Catalonia

Set below the 2800m Mount Montardo, at the mid-point of the Val d’Aran halfway between Vielha and Baqueira-Beret, Arties is one of the larger and prettier of the valley’s villages, boasting two churches, Sant Joan and Santa María, where you can find a mix of early-Romanesque to pure Gothic architecture.

The village also has plenty of bars and restaurants which are lively in the ski season and again in the summer when it becomes a centre for trekking, mountain biking and all kinds of activities.

Arties is one of the entrances to the Aranese side of the Parc Nacional d’Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici via the Valartries Valley which offers stunning routes direct from the village.

Hiking in Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park: Explore the stunning landscapes, glacial lakes, and diverse wildlife.
Visit the Romanesque Churches – a rich cultural heritage of early Romanesque such as Santa Maria de Arties and Sant Miquèu de Vielha.
Take a trip to nearby Vall de Boí for more fascinating churces and stunning scenery.
Explore the villages unique in style, each with its cluster of stone-built cottages set around the church.
Visit Vielha, the charming capital of Val d'Aran with its picturesque streets, shops, and lively restaurants.
Explore the Artiga de Lin. Wander through this beautiful valley with waterfalls, and the Uelhs deth Joèu spring.
Mountain Biking – numerous trails and routes suitable for mountain biking enthusiasts of all levels.
Wildlife Watching – take guided tours to spot local wildlife, including deer, eagles, and even brown bears in their natural habitats.
Canoeing and Rafting on the Garonne River or visit the source of this major French river here in the Val d’Aran.