Seven members of the Victoria Scout Group’s Rover crew have just wrapped up their Explorer Belt challenge – a demanding 17-day trek through France, Spain, and Andorra. The crew, aged 20-22, covered over 200km, starting from Toulouse and passing through villages in the Pyrenees, before finishing in the microstate of Andorra. Along the way, they hiked through gorges, tunnels, and across streams.
As part of the project, the team interacted with locals, learnt about their customs, and investigated the fusion of Spanish and French traditions in the Pic Carlit region. Along with these duties, they observed cultural differences between France, Andorra, and Catalonia and sampled local cuisine.
Camping in nature for several nights, the scouts followed the “Leave No Trace” ethos, making sure to leave each spot better than they found it. The trip, supported by Aġenzija Żgħażagħ’s BeActive Scheme, relied on sustainable transport such as trains and buses.
After completing their trek, the group took a few days to rest and explore Barcelona, reflecting on the experience and the challenges they overcame while testing their endurance and survival skills.
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