Description
Stop, breathe and let the forest set the pace. Forest Bathing in Els Ports with Ports Experience offers a different way to discover Els Ports Natural Park: without rushing, walking slowly and taking the time to listen, observe and become aware of everything around you.
For approximately three hours, a specialist guide accompanies participants along a peaceful route through the forests of Els Ports. The aim is not to reach a summit or complete a demanding hike. Instead, the forest itself becomes the focus, offering an opportunity to slow down, awaken the senses and enjoy the natural surroundings away from the pace of everyday life.
Forest Bathing in Els Ports: discover nature without rushing
Forest bathing invites you to change the way you usually experience the mountains. Rather than walking towards a particular destination, the idea is to move slowly and pay attention to details that can easily go unnoticed.
The sound of leaves, the shapes of the trees, the scents of vegetation and the different textures of the forest all become part of the experience. In addition, the guide accompanies the group and introduces different activities designed to encourage a more mindful discovery of the surroundings.
In this way, a walk through Els Ports Natural Park becomes an opportunity to experience the landscape from a different perspective and enjoy a slower connection with nature.
Walk, observe and awaken your senses
Walking is only one part of the activity. There are also opportunities to stop, listen and pay closer attention to the sensations created by the surrounding landscape.
In fact, you do not need previous hiking experience or a high level of fitness. Ports Experience selects easy routes with little elevation gain and comfortable terrain. As a result, physical effort gives way to a calmer exploration of the landscape.
The route is not always the same either. Therefore, each forest bathing experience can be adapted to the characteristics of the chosen itinerary, the participants’ physical condition and their preferences. The meeting point is arranged with the guide before the activity.
The forests of Els Ports Natural Park
Els Ports Natural Park provides an ideal setting to leave everyday noise behind and enter a landscape shaped by forests, mountains and ravines. Its variety of natural environments offers peaceful places where silence and the sounds of nature take centre stage.
Moreover, walking slowly gives you time to notice small details that might be overlooked on a conventional hike. The texture of bark, a particular scent, branches moving overhead or changing light between the trees can all become part of the experience.
This more attentive way of exploring allows you to enjoy Els Ports without covering long distances. Instead, the experience encourages you to focus on the place, the moment and the sensations created by the landscape.
An experience to reconnect with nature
Forest bathing is suitable for participants aged 14 and over and lasts approximately three hours. The activity is available throughout the year, except on days with extreme temperatures.
Therefore, it is an appealing option for anyone wishing to discover Els Ports from a different perspective to traditional hiking. The distance covered matters less than the time spent observing and experiencing the forest.
Finally, the experience invites you to do something simple but increasingly unusual: slow down. Listening to the silence, breathing among the trees and allowing your senses to guide you offers a different way to discover Els Ports Natural Park and enjoy the mountains without rushing.
Practical information
Activity calendar
Available throughout the year, except on days of extreme heat or cold. Please check availability.
Prices
1 or 2 people: €45 per person
3 or 4 people: €35 per person
5 people or more: €28 per person
Duration
Approximately 3 hours.
Difficulty
Easy. Routes with little elevation gain and comfortable terrain.
Age
From 14 years old.
What is included?
Activity led by a qualified guide, accident insurance and taxes.
What should you bring?
Hiking or running shoes, sportswear or mountain clothing suitable for the season, a small backpack, waterproof clothing, approximately one litre of water and a snack.