Pyrenees, the Great Crossing
a Great Motorcycle Tour is not only nice routes...
Eastern Pyrenees | Hautes-Pyrénées | Pays Basque | Mediterranean sea | Atlantic ocean| France | Spain
The majestic Pyrenees open up to you during this motorcycle tour... Natural paradise for bikers, kilometers of beautiful curves, passages of mythical passes without forgetting the local flavors that will mark your route. You will be surprised by the richness of these young mountains, the diversity of the protected natural areas and by the large difference in cultures and traditions that drives people from there and who love the Pyrenees so much
Motorcycle Tour Pyrenees | Pyrenees, the Great Crossing 13 days
Pyrenees, the Great Crossing | from 1880€
| Séjour à partir de 1990€ | 13jrs de roulage | Formule voyage Liberté ou Accompagné en itinérance | Niveau Confirmé | 8 motos max Transport de bagages en séjour 'Accompagné' (8p. mini) |
| Roulage | 3080 kms | 150 à 300 kms par jour | 5-6 heures de conduite/jour en itinérance | Niveau confirmé | 8 motos max Transport de bagages en séjour 'Accompagné' (8p. mini) |
| Hébergement | 12 nuits | hébergement de charme 3* et 4* Pyrénées Orientale (2n), Hautes-Pyrénées (4n), pays Basque (3n), Ariège (2n), Aragon (1n) |
| Gastronomie | saveurs locales | 12 dîners, 12 petits déjeuners |
| Parcours | réseau secondaire, cols, routes de montagne, routes étroites, … Panorama variés: montagne, plaines arides, campagne, vallées, lacs, mer,… |
| Highlights | Châteaux Cathares, routes historiques du Tour de France, ascension de cols, Grands Sites Midi-Pyrénées, ... |
Motorcycle Tour Pyrenees Great Crossing | Program
available dates:
Guided Motorcycle Tour Pyrenees | 25 July to 06 August
Free Motorcycle Tour Pyrenees | May to October
booking 60 d before departure |other dates on request
DAY 1: the Corbières | Toulouse - Canigou | 265 kms
! Bienvenue !
From Toulouse (Gaillac), you will drive to the foot of the Pyrenees through the Corbières. Cathar Castles, Abbey, Gorges ... but also the vineyard consisting of 197 Domains. Along your day, stop unexpectedly and peck flavors of this rich land.
DAY 2: Mediterranee Views | Canigou - Catalan coast | 275 kms (loop1)
After your first breakfast, head for the Mediterranean for the coffe stop. Open your eyes wide, you will ride along the steeply curvy road with wonderful views. At noon, you will stroll in the white village of Salvador Dali before returning to the Pyrénées mountain by south
DAY 3: the Beautiful Pyrenees | Le Canigou - in the heart of Pyrenees | 295 kms
First step in the heart of the Pyrenees. The famous mountain passes are on the program starting from the Col de Puymorens at almost 2000m. Do you have room in your suitcase? You will probably do some shopping in Andorra or just visit this city in the heart of the massif. You will then follow the Aran Valley before your break in a spa town
DAY 4: land of Aragon | spanish switzerland and natural gorges | 280 kms (loop2)
Spain itinerary with various landscapes. You will discover the other face of the Pyrennees. Valleys, nice roads and drylands. In general, the sun bathing generously this face.
DAY 5: Historic passes | Pic du Midi & Cirque de Gavarnie | 175 kms
Belle étape de montagne avec les fameux cols mythiques du Tour de France, Peyressourde, Aspin, Tourmalet, heureusement que vous êtes à moto… Air pur et vue panoramique au sommet du Pic du Midi à 2877m. Ensuite, nous vous emmenons découvrir l'écrin magnifique des Pyrénées, le Cirque de Gavarnie.
Prenez votre temps et faites quelques pas dans ce magnifique site.
DAY 6: Mythical passes | heart of Pyrenees | 225 kms
Journée moins intense en kilomètres et non en sensations. Vous ferez une halte au pied
du plus haut sommet Pyrénéen, le Vignemale 3298m. Enchaînez ensuite par les autres cols Pyrénéens, l'Aubisque, le Soulor avant de rouler dans le parc national de la vallée d'Ossau
DAY 7: Pyrenees in Aragon | Ossau Valley - Aragon | 245 kms
New incursion in Spain where views will change completely. Direction north Bardenas with its average relief and its arid aspect. Monastery and stone towns will be the scenery of for your journey today. One night in this fortified village will be ideal to end your day and get refreshed with a local Navarra's wine.
DAY 8: Mountains of Pays Basque | Aragon - Pays Basque | 280 kms
You will leave the High Pyrenees in order to discover the beauties of the Basque Country a little less steep but with singular panoramas. You head to the far east of this trip. If you still have some energy, try the ‘Euskal pilota'. Attention, the whit & red are in order here
DAY 9: Basque coast | Biarritz - St Jean de Luz - Bayonne | 90 kms (rest day)
Rest day: you will discover the joys of the East Coast wich lokks like California with its surfers. Take your swimsuit. Emblematic city like St-Jean-de-Luz, Biarritz and Espelette and its famous chilies. Come back to the hotel with curves on the Crests Road
DAY 10: Spanish Basque country | pastures with vineyard over the ocean | 250 kms
Steeply routes with Pacific side near green grazing area with cows, horses and over lambs. This is it the Basque country too. Ride to San Sebastian. Return in the evening to hilly landcapes
DAY 11: from espadrilles to sabot | Pays Basque - Ariège | 315 kms
Big step today during which you will follow the Pyrenees leaving the Basque Country and the Béarn before discovering the Ariège Pyrenees. Do you still have room for the Espelette pepper or colorful espadrilles? You will follow one of the legendary roads of the mythical Tour de France, the 618. The mountain stages are finished unless you choose a last loop via the Aspet Pass before spending the evening in St Girons
DAY 12: Pyrenees piedmont |Ariège | 270 kms
Last passes and mountain routes today. Less of elevation but enjoy a last time of nature and fresness reserve... your last dinner and night in St-Girons
DAY 13: Come back to the Pink city |Ariège - Toulouse | 210 kms
Last passes and mountain roads in the heart of the Ariège Pyrenees. A final loop to greet this mountain before taking the road to Toulouse, where the altitude will be sweeter. Enjoy one last time this beautiful nature reserve & freshness.
... Back to reality and end of the holiday
Guided Motorcycle Tour| 13d Pyrenees | 'all inclusive' + Guide + Support luggage
Free Motorcycle Tour| 13d Pyrenees |RoadBook + GPS files
| prix / pers. | Pilote (en chambre double) | Passager (en chambre double) | supplément single |
| séjour Guidé 13j | 3090 € | 2990 € | 590 € |
| séjour Libre 13j | 1990 € | 1850 € | 590 € |
| Options | Moto-Guzzi V7 ou V9 | Moto Guzzi Stelvio Honda Africa Twin Harley Sportster | Moto Guzzi California Harley RoadKing Harley Electra Glide |
| prix / pilote | +1590 € | +1850 € | +2435 € |
(*motorcycle rental: equivalent model if not available)
| Voyage en formule 'Accompagné' INCLUS | Voyage en formule 'Liberté' INCLUS |
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 | - Nuitées en hébergement de charme 3*/4* - petits déjeuners. | | - Nuitées en hébergement de charme 3*/4* - petits déjeuners. |
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 | - Accompagnateur à moto |  | - Itinéraires fournis: RoadBook + GPS. | |
 | - Tous les dîners (hors boissons). | | - Tous les dîners (hors boissons). | |
 | - Transfert aéroport Toulouse-Blagnac. - TRANSPORT BAGAGES (8p mini) | |||
 | - Moto de location si option choisie. | |||
 | - patrimoine, - saveurs locales et dégustations, - convivialité, -bol d'air et bonne humeur, ... | | - patrimoine, - saveurs locales et dégustations, - bol d'air et bonne humeur, ... |
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| Voyage en formule 'Accompagné' NON INCLUS | Voyage en formule 'Liberté' NON INCLUS |
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| - les repas du midi - les boissons lors des dîners. - carburant - tous les services non spécifiés: boissons, entrées si visites, dépense personnelles, etc … | - les repas du midi - les boissons lors des dîners. - guide - transport des baguages - carburant - tous les services non spécifiés: entrée visite, boissons, dépense personnelles, etc … |