Pyrénées Motorcycle Guided Tour

Biarritz, France

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Duration

7 Days

Tour Type

Specific Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

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Overview

Crossing the Pyrenees on a motorcycle from the Atlantic coast to the shores of the Mediterranean sea remains an unforgettable experience that every biker dreams of accomplishing one day. Our tour lets you discover this mountain range’s considerable variety and treasures, from the Basque country to the Catalan region. We will alternate the French and Spanish sides to get the best of the motorcycle roads of the Pyrenees. You will be able to visit the most beautiful villages of this mountain: Ainsa, Villefranche de Conflent, Espelette, and its pepper, Ainhoa, but it’s mainly on the roads of its passes that the pleasure of driving will be at its height. Finally, in the evening we will have plenty of time to enjoy the local gastronomy so rich and tasty.

HIGHLIGHTS

Mileage : 1414 km / 878 miles
Tour highlights : The Tour de France classic passes of Aubisque and Tourmalet, Pyrénées National Park, Gavarnie natural site, gorges of Galamus, Basque country villages of Ainhoa and Espelette, the summit of Pic du Midi, the Santiago pelgrim trail.

Itinerary

Pyrénées Motorcycle Guided Tour

Day 1

Arrival in Biarritz<br />
Arrival of participants and hotel check-in. Visit of Biarritz.<br />
Tour briefing and welcome dinner.

Arrival in Biarritz
Arrival of participants and hotel check-in. Visit of Biarritz.
Tour briefing and welcome dinner.

Day 2

Biarritz - St Jean Pied de Port<br />
To start the tour we will ride the most beautiful roads of Basque county on both french and Spanish sides and stop at its most beautiful villages: Ainhoa, St Jean Pied de Port, and of course Espelette and its famous pepper. We will end the day near St Jean Pied de Port on the Santiago trail.

Biarritz - St Jean Pied de Port
To start the tour we will ride the most beautiful roads of Basque county on both french and Spanish sides and stop at its most beautiful villages: Ainhoa, St Jean Pied de Port, and of course Espelette and its famous pepper. We will end the day near St Jean Pied de Port on the Santiago trail.

Day 3

St Jean Pied de Port - Lourdes<br />
We will take the backroads of Bearn county that follow the Santiago trail to start this day that will take us to the famous Aubisque and Soulor pass among the eight passes of the day. We will stay in the center of Lourdes where you will discover the Basilica and the cave of the Virgin.

St Jean Pied de Port - Lourdes
We will take the backroads of Bearn county that follow the Santiago trail to start this day that will take us to the famous Aubisque and Soulor pass among the eight passes of the day. We will stay in the center of Lourdes where you will discover the Basilica and the cave of the Virgin.

Day 4

Lourdes - Vielha<br />
We leave Lourdes for the Tourmalet pass climbing, one of the most emblematic passes of the Pyrénées, known as a Tour de France classic. We will go back to the Spanish side and visit the medieval village of Ainsa that will take us then to Vielha in the heart of the Aran valley.

Lourdes - Vielha
We leave Lourdes for the Tourmalet pass climbing, one of the most emblematic passes of the Pyrénées, known as a Tour de France classic. We will go back to the Spanish side and visit the medieval village of Ainsa that will take us then to Vielha in the heart of the Aran valley.

Day 5

Vielha - Andorra<br />
On this day we will follow the Aran valley until the Aneu valley which is separated by the Bonaïgua pass and reach the Aragon Province of the Pyrénées. We will arrive in the old town of Andorra where you will be able to do some tax-free shopping if interested. We will stay in the Andorra Principality.

Vielha - Andorra
On this day we will follow the Aran valley until the Aneu valley which is separated by the Bonaïgua pass and reach the Aragon Province of the Pyrénées. We will arrive in the old town of Andorra where you will be able to do some tax-free shopping if interested. We will stay in the Andorra Principality.

Day 6

Andorra - Vernet les Bains<br />
The Orient valley that crosses the Andorra principality will take us to the Envelira pass where we will reach the french side towards the Cathares country and its famous castles like those of Montsegur and Peyrepertuse. Through the impressive gorges of Galamus, we will reach the dry plateaux of the Catalan Pyrénées and arrive in the spa resort of Vernet Les Bains at the feet of the Canigou summit.

Andorra - Vernet les Bains
The Orient valley that crosses the Andorra principality will take us to the Envelira pass where we will reach the french side towards the Cathares country and its famous castles like those of Montsegur and Peyrepertuse. Through the impressive gorges of Galamus, we will reach the dry plateaux of the Catalan Pyrénées and arrive in the spa resort of Vernet Les Bains at the feet of the Canigou summit.

Day 7

Vernet les Bains - Rosas<br />
After a visit to the fortified village of Villefranche de Conflent, we will follow the Cerdagne valley that is also the track of the famous yellow train. We will then cross on the Spanish side and reach Ripoll through the Toses pass and its 40 km of curves. On our way to the coast, we will discover some of the most beautiful villages of Catalunya province like Castellfollit de la Roca and Besalu. The curvy roads of the Creus peninsula will take us to the Mediterranean sea for the last ride of the day.

Vernet les Bains - Rosas
After a visit to the fortified village of Villefranche de Conflent, we will follow the Cerdagne valley that is also the track of the famous yellow train. We will then cross on the Spanish side and reach Ripoll through the Toses pass and its 40 km of curves. On our way to the coast, we will discover some of the most beautiful villages of Catalunya province like Castellfollit de la Roca and Besalu. The curvy roads of the Creus peninsula will take us to the Mediterranean sea for the last ride of the day.

Included/Excluded

Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage and insurance
A professional bilingual guide on a motorcycle leading the group
7 hotel nights in 2 and 3-star hotels with continental breakfast
Welcome and farewell dinners
Information kit and roadbook.

Any other meals not included in the tour
Drinks and personal expenses
Fuel and parking
Riding equipment (helmet, jacket, gloves)

Tour Package

Motorcycle Models*

Your Own Motorcycle

€ 850

€ 1120

€ 850

BMW R 1200 RT, BMW LC 1200 GS

€ 1668

€ 2400

€ 2064

Moto Guzzi V85TT, BMW F 70 GS

€ 1475

€ 2020

€ 1800

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Should the customer decide to cancel the tour before or during the specified time period for any reason, please find the refund and cancellation policies below:

1. Cancellation of 30 days before departure date: The customer shall receive a refund percentage 70% of the total amount paid.

2. Cancellation of 29 to 21 days before departure date: The customer shall receive a refund percentage 50% of the total amount paid.

3. Cancellation of less than 20 days before departure date: The customer shall receive a refund percentage 0% of the total amount paid.

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