Plan Your Visit

By Air

Val d'Aran Airport Transfers 

To ensure a seamless arrival, scheduled transfers to the venue will be available from Barcelona, Lleida, and Toulouse airports both before and after the event to all AdventureELEVATE Europe participants. We will share specific schedules and additional information with you soon.

• Josep Tarradellas Barcelona – El Prat (BCN) is located 350km from Vielha – Val d’Aran.
• Toulouse Blagnac Airport (TLS) is located 166 km from Vielha – Val d’Aran
• Lleida–Alguaire Airport, Carretera de l'Aeroport, s/n, 25125 Alguaire, Lleida, Spain 

Other Transfers Options

● The bus company Alsa manages the trips from the airport to Vielha via Barcelona (Estació del Nord). You can check the timetables on the website www.alsa.com
● To travel from Toulouse airport to Vielha, please visit the website www.flixbus.co.uk

By Train

Take a train www.renfe.com/es/en from Barcelona (or from the airport →city →Sants) to Lleida-Pirineus, then a bus from Lleida to Vielha. Different bus companies, schedules and prices

 If you are a citizen of the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA), or Switzerland
You do NOT need a visa to enter Spain for a conference or any short stay.

● Required documents
A valid national ID card or passport.
No additional visa or permit is necessary.
Your ID/passport must be valid for the duration of your stay (a valid passport is recommended).

● Freedom of movement
As an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen, you can:
○ Enter Spain freely.
○ Stay for the duration of the conference without restrictions.
○ Attend conferences, meetings, or any professional/academic events.

● If you are NOT an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen but living in Europe
Rules depend on your nationality:
Some nationalities require a Schengen short-stay visa to enter Spain (even for conferences).
You may need to show:
■ Registration or invitation to the conference
■ Proof of accommodation
■ Return/onward travel ticket
■ Sufficient financial means

More information: Conditions for entry into Spain

● Is attending a conference an accepted reason to enter Spain?
Yes. Professional, business, academic, or scientific events (such as conferences and congresses) are accepted reasons for entry.

Climate:
May in Val d’Aran brings a springlike atmosphere, with days that alternate between sunny intervals and the characteristically changeable weather of the Pyrenees. Meadows turn a vivid green, and the mountains gradually shed their remaining snow at lower elevations, though traces can still linger higher up. Temperatures are pleasantly mild during the day, but mornings and evenings remain cool, and brief showers or shifting cloud cover are not uncommon.

Average temperatures (high / low): 19–22 °C (66–72 °F) / 8–12 °C (46–54 °F)
Average precipitation: 120–150 mm (rain) throughout the month, with occasional showers possible during these dates.

What to wear:
When visiting Val d’Aran in spring, the weather can vary a lot,ranging from mild and sunny to cool, rainy, or even snowy at higher altitudes. Here’s what you should bring:

Layered clothing (t-shirts, a warm sweater, a light jacket)
Waterproof jacket and comfortable walking shoes
Warm accessories for cool mornings and evenings (hat, light gloves)
Comfortable pants for walking or hiking
Sunglasses and sunscreen

Languages:
Val d’Aran, in the northwest of Catalonia, has three official languages: Aranese, Catalan, and Spanish.
Aranese, a variety of Occitan, is the native language of the region and is used in administration, education, signage, and local media.
Catalan and Spanish are also official and are used in daily life, education, and communication with the rest of Spain.
Thus, Val d’Aran is an example of linguistic coexistence, with Aranese serving as a central cultural symbol.

Electricity:
To Plug in Your Devices in Spain, you will need:
1. A Type C or Type F plug adapter
Spain uses the European two-round-pin plugs (Type C and Type F).
2. Devices compatible with 230V / 50Hz
Spain’s electrical system is 230 volts and 50 Hz.
Most laptops and phone chargers work worldwide, but it’s good to check.
3. A power strip (optional)
If you have many gadgets, bringing a small power strip can be useful—just connect it to your adapter.

Currency:
The currency used in Spain is Euro

Tipping:
Tipping isn’t mandatory in Spain.
Round up the bill or leave 5–10% for good service.
In taxis, rounding up is enough.

Credit Card:
Credit cards are widely accepted in Spain.
Visa and Mastercard work almost everywhere; AmEx is less common.
Contactless payments (Apple Pay, Google Pay) are widely supported.

Mobile Phone Service & eSIM:

Spain offers wide 4G/5G coverage with major providers (Movistar, Orange, Vodafone).
Many phones support eSIM, which you can buy online before arrival or at local shops.
Prepaid data plans are inexpensive and easy to activate.

Drinking Water:
Tap water in Val d'Aran is absolutely safe to drink. In fact, it is recommended to bring your reusable water bottle to help eliminate the use of disposable bottles.

Emergency Call:
In case of emergency (police, fire and ambulance), call 112.

Time Zone:
Daylight Saving Time (DST) begins on the last Sunday of March, when all clocks are set forward one hour. Val d'Aran returns to Central European Standard Time (CET) on the last Sunday of October, when clocks are set back one hour.
The time zone is CET (UTC+1) in winter and CEST (UTC+2) in summer.