Transpyrenees Moto Adventure: Lost in Pyrenees

Welcome to “Lost in Pyrenees” motorcycle tour! Today marks the beginning of an exciting adventure through some of the most breathtaking landscapes in Europe. After arriving at our hotel, we will meet at 19:00 for the initial briefing and welcome dinner. This will be the perfect opportunity for us to get to know each other and to discuss the itinerary and details of the trip ahead.

Today, we will embark on a thrilling journey from Cap de Creus to Puigcerdà, taking in the stunning landscapes of the Empordà region along the way. This area is known for its picturesque countryside, which has often been compared to the beautiful Tuscan scenery. We will also have the chance to explore the medieval town of Beget, which is tucked away in the Pyrenees foothills. Its cobbled streets and charming architecture will take you back in time to the Middle Ages. But that’s not all – we will also be tackling some exciting off-road tracks in the Ripollès area, where we will experience the raw beauty of the Pyrenees mountains up close.

On our second day of the “Lost in Pyrenees” tour we will be riding from Puigcerdà to Arties. We’ll start admiring the beauty of the Cerdanya valley, just after we will cross the border into Andorra, where we will conquer the famous Pic Negre. This is one of the highest peaks in the region and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. After our epic ascent, we will descend to Andorra La Vella and exit to Spain via the famous “Smugglers route”, which was once used to smuggle goods between Andorra and Spain. Our journey will culminate in Arties, close to Vielha.

Today, we will be riding from Arties to Gavarnie, mixing some of the best off-road tracks with mountain passes in the French side of the Pyrenees. After a small off-road section near Vielha, we will cross to France, riding the famous mountain pass of Tourmalet, that offer stunning views of the surrounding mountains. After a day of good motorcycle riding, we will be finishing at Gavarnie, surrounded by wonderful mountains.

Today, we will be riding asphalt roads from Gavarnie to Canfranc, taking in some of the most breathtaking roads in France. We will have some free time in the morning to have a rest and, after check-out, we will be riding west through the stunning French side of the Pyrenees, passing through small picturesque villages. The highlights of the day will be the famous road D918 scenic road. A lot of twisting roads and hairpin turns for today’s route! After a day of good motorcycle riding, we will be finishing at the famous Canfranc Train Station Hotel. This stunning piece of architecture is an engineering marvel, and one of the largest railway stations in Europe converted into an hotel. It is a fitting end to a day of adventure and excitement.

Today, we will be riding from Canfranc to Hondarribia, our final destination. We’ll be riding along the Isaba valley in Spain and then heading towards the Atlantic Ocean through the twisty and misty roads of Navarra and the Basque Country. A day with dense and beautiful forests. The twisting roads will keep us entertained as we make our way towards the ocean. Once we reach the Basque Country, we will be riding through traditional villages in the region. Our final destination will be Monte Jaizkebel, a stunning mountain that offers unparalleled views of the Atlantic Ocean. We’ve crossed the Pyrenees! Time to go to Hondarribia for our farewell dinner!