Here you can find a wide range of activities to do and enjoy with children, so they can learn and discover the area in a playful and active way.
1. Activities related to culture
PACKAGE “AT THE MARKET IN FAMILY”
Take a stroll and enjoy time with your family through the Saturday Market of Vic, a great weekly market in Catalonia. Focus your five senses on this typical cultural exhibition. In order to recover your strength you will loosely have lunch at one of the good restaurants in the heart of Vic. In the afternoon you will visit the town and its secret corners of an official guide's hand to discover everything that Vis offers. *Optional package with accommodation in Vic.
When: All year long.
Recommended ages: any age.
Place: Vic.
Rates: 27 € adults / 13 € children.
Public: recommended for any kind of audience.
Further information: Viatges Alemany, Tel. 938 833 330, www.osonavacances.cat
2. Activities related to active tourism
PONY RIDING AND SMALL FARM AT HÍPICA COLL DE RODA
Pony riding at the horse centre and for children is also available the small farm to let them know the animals and feed them. Length: 15 minutes.
They also offer equestrian classes and docile horse hiring.
When:All year long, but Christmas time and one week in summer.
Recommended ages: from 1 to 5. From 6 years old, riding on the path a docile horse.
Place: Hípica Coll de Roda, in Roda de Ter.
Rates:12 € per child.
Public: individual.
Languages: Catalan and Spanish.
Further information: Hípica Coll de Roda, Tel. 609 959 558 / 618 104 256
ORIENTATION COURS AND TRADITIONAL GAMES
When: All year long.
Recommended ages: All ages.
Place:Summer camp Mas Can Pic, Taradell
Price:under request.
Public: groups (minimum 20 people, maximum 100 people).
Idiomes: Catalan and Spanish
Further information: Casa de colònies Mas Can Pic, Tel. 938 801 226
BURRICLETA, THE ELECTRICAL RURAL BICYCLE
Electrial bicycles rental adapted to rural environment, to discover the treasors in Lluçanès while moving though created routes. You can also rent a GPS with the route tracks, kids seats, picnic kits... Option: personal guidance.
When: From February to November. Routes are adapted to each season.
Recommended ages:no limitations. You must only know how to ride a bike.
Place: Puigmajor (Perafita) or from each rural accommodation in Lluçanès.
Price: 25 € per bicycle, 5 € per kid seat, 15 € per GPS, 5 € per picnic kit, transfer 10 €.
Public:more than 8 people, additional discounts. Maximum 36 bicycles.
Languages:Catalan, Spanish, Portuguese, English and French.
Further information: Burricleta, Tel. 680 451 156, www.burricleta.com
PERSONALIZED FAMILIAR RIDING ACTIVITY.
We prepare your personalized activity. In case some kids are too young to do a trip, we'll find the best option so that all family can spend a nice day in contact with the nature, the horses, the animals and the surroundings. *Optional: package which includes one-night accommodation in Vic.
When: All year long.
Recommended ages:All ages.
Public: All types of public
Price:Depending on the ages of children.
Languages:Catalan, Spanish, English and French.
Place: Osona, 18 km far away from Vic.
Further information: Viatges Alemany, Telf. 938 833 330, www.osonavacances.cat
FAMILIAR RIDING ACTIVITY FOR THE KIDS
If children are under 10 years, this activity is for you. Parants, and specilly children, will know about the horse world while visiting our facilities and taking part in some tasks adapted the the youngest ones: Brushing the poneys, feeding them or doing a special trip on them. You can also be in contact with farm animals: rabbits, cats, geese, ducks... to spend a different day.*Optional: package which includes one-night accommodation in Vic.
When: All year long.
Recommended ages: All ages.
Public: All types of public
Price: 22 € (Activity duration; 1 hour and a half).
Languages:Catalan, Spanish, English and French.
Place:Osona, 18 km far away from Vic.
Further information: Viatges Alemany, Telf. 938 833 330, www.osonavacances.cat
FAMILIAR RIDING ACTIVITY FOR THOSE WHO ARE BECOMING OLDER
If you are older than 10 years old, all family can do a horse trip to enjoy from a route in contact with the nature. An easy route, with sights to enjoy and feel the nature while riding a horse. Parents and children will do the activity with experimented instructors while moving in a safe and funny way.*Optional: package which includes one-night accommodation in Vic.
When:All year long.
Recommended ages:All ages.
Public:All types of public
Price:22 € (Activity duration; 1 hour and a half).
Languages:Catalan, Spanish, English and French.
Place:Osona, 18 km far away from Vic.
Further information: Viatges Alemany, Telf. 938 833 330, www.osonavacances.cat
HOT-AIR BALLOONING THROUGH THE PLAIN OF VIC AND OSONA
From the are we have an unusual sight of our land: the towns, the fields, the mountains and the rivers show us amazing landscapes. After a day full of feelings we recommend you to recover yourself while staying in a rural accommodation in the region. Active trip where you will discover the pleasure of feeling free. Passengers will be able to take part in the preparation,the blowing and the folding of the balloon.
*Optional: package which includes one-night accommodation in Vic.
When: All day long.
Recommendad ages:All ages
Place: Vic.
Price: Adults 150 €. Children from 1 to 5 years old 45 €. Children from 6 to 11 years old 95 €.
Public: All publics, also groups.
Languages:Catalan, Spanish, English and French
Further information: Viatges Alemany, Telf. 938 833 330, www.osonavacances.cat
3. Activities related to learning about trades
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visits to food comapnineswith several proposals also for families.
FAMILIAR VISIT AT THE COPPER MUSEUM
Educational activity which allows you visit the Copper Museum. It is located in an ancient tower from the beginning of the 20th century,close to the industrial facilities of La Farga Group. The visit also includes a visit to the factory through the foodbridge which shows the melting process of the copper.
*Optional: package with accommodation or restaurant in the region.
When: All year, from Tuesday to Thursday from 9.30 to 13.30 h., Wednesday afternoon from 15 to 19 h. and Saturday from 10 to 14 h.
Recommended ages: all ages
Place: Museu del Coure, Les Masies de Voltregà.
Price: ask for prices depending on ages and options of accommodation or restaurant.
Public:all types of public
Languages: Catalan, Spanish, English and French
Further information: Viatges Alemany, Telf. 938 833 330, www.osonavacances.cat
4. Activities related to nature
TRY OUT WITH AROMATICAL AND MEDICINAL PLANTS PAM DE LA PLANA
Do you know which is the regional autochthonous flora? Have you ever thought about medicinal plants or if you can use themm to make some infusions, some soaps or some beauty products? Learn in family about the PAM preparation, from the picking up to the infusion preparation. Audivisuals, workshops, infusion tasting, presents. *Optional: packet with accommodation in the city of Vic.
When: All year.
Recommended ages:all ages.
Place: Vilanova de Sau.
Price: Adults 15 €, kids up to 5 years old 5 €, kids up to 10 years old 10 €. Minimum group 5 adults.
Public: recommended for all publics.
Languages:Catalan, Spanish, English and French
Further information: Viatges Alemany, Telf. 938 833 330, www.osonavacances.cat
COME AND LEARN ABOUT THE SEASONS IN VIDRÀ
Seasons in Vidrà are very different, due the richness and the plenty vegetation of its forests. Because of that we propose you several routes in different seasons of the year. Easy difficulty.
You can find maps in all the shops of the town.
VISITA THE SURROUNDINGS OF GAMBIRES ISLAND
Accompanied by specialized guides, we recommend this route to observe the islands and meanders of this natural space of Masies de Voltregà, close to river Ter, while stopping to observe the flora and the fauna. Lenght: 2.5 hours.
When: All year. On request
Place: Les Masies de Voltregà.
Price: 5,5 €. Club Super3, 3,5 €.
Public: Visits for groups.Minimum 15 people. Possibility to join different families.
Languages: Catalan, Spanish, English and French
Further information: Oficina de Turisme de Manlleu – Museu del Ter, Tel. 938 515 176, www.museudelter.cat