Val d'Aran

The Val d'Aran extends over 620 square kilometers in the northwestern Pyrenees, containing nine municipalities with Vielha e Mijaran as its administrative center.

In 1313, King James II of Aragon granted political autonomy to Val d'Aran as recognition for the region's support during territorial conflicts with France.

The valley maintains Aranese, an Occitan language variant, as its official language, with formal education programs established in schools since 1984.

The construction of the Vielha tunnel in 1948 established permanent connections between the valley and southern Pyrenees, enabling year-round access for residents and visitors.

This territory represents the sole section of Catalonia positioned on the northern side of the Pyrenees, with rivers flowing toward the Atlantic Ocean.

Location: Province of Lleida

Location: Alt Pirineu

Capital city: Vielha

Part of: Gascony

Shares border with: Pallars Sobirà, Alta Ribagorça, Ribagorza

GPS coordinates: 42.72250,0.83722

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:38