Highlights
- Impressive motorbike tour in the Pyrenees over countless mountain passes and stunning routes from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic.
- You follow the paths of the Tour de France and ride the classic mountain roads over the Col du Tourmalet, Col de Aubisque and Col de Aspin
- During your motorcycle tour you will cross three countries: Spain, France and Andorra
- You visit five vibrant cities: Barcelona (Sagrada Familia), Pamplona (Running of the Bulls), Bilbao (Guggenheim Museum), San Sebastian (La Concha beach) and Carcassonne (impressive castle complex)
- Your biker heart will truly appreciate the nature parks of the Pyrenees and the coastal roads of the Costa Brava and the Cantabrico.
- You experience the culture of the Basques in France and Spain and discover the history of the Cathars.
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Pure riding pleasure and varied days await you on this motorbike adventure. Stroll down the Ramblas in Barcelona, taste the delicacies of Basque cuisine in Bilbao and discover one of the most beautiful villages in Spain, nestled deep in the mountains. Together we will travel back in time to the Crusaders in the castle of Loarre and the fortress of Carcassonne. The fresh air of the mountains is always your faithful companion.
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The Pyrenees are still considered to be one of the secrets of motorcycling. For us, however, it soon became clear that it can't just be the endless curves that make up a Pyrenean tour. And indeed, there is so much more to discover in these mountains between two countries and two coasts.
So on this ride, we let you look behind the scenes: in addition to the "classics", we also take you to those places where history was written, where it is magical in the mountain forests and to those villages where people still keep their own pyrenean culture alive.
Daily stages
After the handover of your motorbike, a detailed tour briefing takes place followed by a joint dinner where you meet the other riders and get in the mood for your Pyrenean adventure.
- Destination: Barcelona
- Accommodation: 4* Tourhotel Barcelona
The first day on tour starts with a warm-up round at Montserrat Nature Park, a hidden gem with wonderful motorbike routes. Montserrat, with its famous monastery, is a major pilgrimage destination in Spain. Afterwards, you will ride through the Cadí-Moixeró National Park to one of the most thrilling sections of the trip: the road around the south face of Pedraforca Mountain is an absolute highlight for motorcyclists. At the end of the day, you will ride around the Rialb reservoir before spending the night in Peramola.
- Destination: Peramola
- Distance / duration: 300 km / 6 h
- Accommodation: 4*hotel in Peramola
- Highlights: Montserrat, Rialb Reservoir
Today the tour takes you through spectacular roads and landscapes. Along the legendary national road N-260, probably the most famous of the motorbike routes in the Spanish Pyrenees. You will ride over winding mountain passes and through enchanting forests from Catalonia to Aragon. Here you will spend the night in the historic walls of the monastery of Boltaña.
Today the tour takes you through spectacular roads and landscapes. Along the legendary national road N-260, probably the most famous of the motorbike routes in the Spanish Pyrenees. You will ride over winding mountain passes and through enchanting forests from Catalonia to Aragon. Here you will spend the night in the historic walls of the monastery of Boltaña.
- Destination: Boltaña
- Distance / duration: 300 km / 6 h
- Accommodation: Monastery in Boltaña
- Highlight: National Road N-260
This morning you will explore the beauty of Monte Perdido Nature Park and its spectacular roads around the Añisclo Gorge. Then continue towards Loarre Castle, an ancient 12th century fortress full of history and links to the Crusades that were waged from here against the Moors. In the evening you will reach Pamplona, where the annual running of the bulls is remembered in almost every corner.
- Destination: Pamplona
- Distance / duration: 310 km / 6 h
- Accommodation: 4* Hotel in Pamplona
- Highlights: Añisclo Gorge, Loarre Castle
You travel through the very striking Basque Country and reach the Atlantic Ocean and the westernmost point of your tour at Bilbao. In the afternoon, you can admire the magnificent architecture of the Guggenheim Museum.
- Destination: Bilbao
- Distance / duration: 200 km / 4 h
- Accommodation: 4* Hotel in Bilbao
- Highlight: Guggenheim Museum
Today you take in the picturesque coastal roads of the Atlantic Ocean, which take you along small fishermen's villages to your destination in San Sebastian. San Sebastian has always been the summer residence of the Spanish nobility and is known for its annual jazz festival, film festival and the long Concha Bay with its beautiful historic centre.
- Destination: San Sebastian
- Distance / duration: 180 km / 4 h
- Accommodation: 4* Hotel in San Sebastian
- Highlights: Coastal road, Concha Bay
On your rest day in San Sebastián you have time to discover, why it was once a royal favorite and that it retains its timeless charm with elegant architecture, beautiful parks, and vibrant streets. The beautiful Playa de la Concha serves as the city's backyard, featuring a scenic stretch of sandy shoreline along calm and gently lapping waters. The city offers a rich cultural calendar with events like the International Film Festival and Semana Grande, making it a lively destination. Renowned as a culinary capital, San Sebastián embraces the art of fine dining, cementing its status as a global gastronomic hotspot.
Back on the road, you will cross the border between Spain and France several times today, riding past nature parks and lakeshores into the very heart of the Pyrenees. Stop briefly in Roncesvalles, one of the historic starting points from where thousands of pilgrims set off each year to Santiago de Compostella. You then head for your French residence via the exciting road of the Col du Pierre St. Martin
- Destination: French Pyrenees
- Distance / duration: 280 km / 5.5 h
- Accommodation: Hotel in Montagne Basque
- Highlight: Roncesvalles
The beauty of the mountain panorama that awaits you at sunrise today is unbeatable! On the queen stage of the Culture and Curves Tour, there are eight mountain pass roads to conquer, including the legendary Col du Tourmalet (2,115 m) and Col'd Aubisque (1,709 m). A unique day full of riding pleasure ends on Spanish terrain in the Aran Valley.
- Destination: Aran Valley
- Distance / duration: 250 km / 5 h
- Accommodation: 4* Hotel in Arties
- Highlights: mountain panorama, pass roads
Passing the Foix fortress and riding through the French Pre-Pyrenees, we arrive at one of the most impressive castle complexes of the region, Carcassonne. Carcassonne is perched on a rocky hill surrounded by thick walls and spiky turrets. For many, the city is the perfect idea of a medieval castle and it is undoubtedly an impressive spectacle.
- Destination: Carcassonne
- Distance / duration: 230 km / 4.5 h
- Accommodation: 4* Hotel in Carcassone
- Highlight: Carcassonne Castle
On your rest day in Carcassonne you have time to discover this historic fortress built on a steep rock spur, featuring two sets of battlements, 52 stone towers with distinctive 'witch's hat' roofs, and a rich history of fortification by various civilizations. The fortress, which is more than two millennia old, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was extensively restored in the 19th century by the architect Viollet-le-Duc, preserving its medieval charm. Within the fortress, Les Lices, once a shanty town, now offers a quiet respite from crowds, allowing visitors to admire the castle's formidable architecture.
Heading south, explore the land of the Cathars, the ancient 11th-century tribe whose origins are shrouded in legend. Along their fortresses and villages, the route takes you back to Spain, where you spend the night ina a beautiful bay at Costa Brava, by the Mediterranean Sea.
- Destination: Costa Brava
- Distance / duration: 280 km / 5 h
- Accommodation: 4* Hotel on the Costa Brava
- Highlights: Land of the Cathars , Costa Brava
You head south and ride along the spectacular rock coast of Costa Brava before you ride inland one last time to visit the Montseny nature reserve for a dose of countryside scenery and traditional Catalan cuisine before you ride into Barcelona crossing the Collserola nature reserve.
- Destination: Barcelona
- Distance / duration: 225 km / 4 h
- Accommodation: 4* Tourhotel Barcelona
- Highlight: Montseny Nature Park
The luggage is packed and according to your flight time, our transfer service is ready to take you to the airport. We say goodbye and hope to see you again soon on one of our future motorbike adventures.
Please note: We reserve the right to make small changes to the tour schedule.
Tourdates
We are also happy to organize this tour as a private tour! Your group, your private tour date. request a private tour
Included services
Accommodation
- Carefully selected accommodations that truly capture the character of the region and guarantee a relaxing break after your days of riding - including only first-class 4* and 5* star hotels and genuine boutique hotels.
- Your luggage will be transported by our tour bus
Meals
- The tour price includes daily breakfast and most of the dinners during the tour; we dine a varying number of times in the hotel or in local restaurants.
- We understand how important a healthy water balance is for the motorcyclist, therefore we provide you with sufficient drinking water on tour.
Activities
As described in the tour itinerary.
Service and support
- Tour guidance by experienced tour guide with extensive local know-how
- First-class motorbike when booked online(our rental fleet, additional equipment and clothing can be added during the booking)
- Tour bus with back-up motorbike and second tour guide (route escort, if necessary lift)
- Daily tour briefing
- Route book + maps + gift package
- Airport transfer for tours from Málaga
Not included
- Flight, drinks, snacks, tips for tour guides, tips for porters, tips for hotel service, travel protection insurance
- Gasoline and tolls
- Entrance fees
- Everything not specifically stated in the included service
Culinary delights on the tour:
Have a taste of the delicious cuisine and wines of the Pyrenees. Rioja, Ribera del Duero and Somontano are just a few of the wines served here; rounded off with dishes such as chuleton, a delicious beef steak, grilled tuna and fried sardines, you can also unwind your soul on the culinary side.
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