The Big Pyrenees Adventure

11th – 23rd MAY 2025

The Pyrenees mountain range is an absolutely majestic destination that captures the essence of natural beauty. Separating the stunning Iberian Peninsula from the rest of Europe, this remarkable range spans over 430km between Spain and France, boasting peaks that soar above 3,400m in elevation. Its awe-inspiring high mountain passes and picturesque valleys are perfect for any adventure bike and are sure to leave you spellbound.

Get ready to be enchanted by the historic trails that wind through lush forests and past ancient geological wonders. The Pyrenees truly is a paradise waiting to be explored!

Traverse scenic roads adorned with vibrant poppies as you make your way through Spain, eventually reaching the majestic mountains of the Pyrenees. Embark on an adventure along the legendary Smugglers Path, discover the charming principality of Andorra, and indulge in delicious tapas while navigating a tapestry of trails that meander through mountains, forests, and stunning coastlines. Get ready to experience a breathtaking expedition like no other!

PRICE

£2,800

DISTANCE

1500 miles

DURATION

12 days

AVERAGE DAILY RIDE

150 miles

ITINERARY

DAY 1 | PORTSMOUTH – FERRY

Meet in Portsmouth and make our way together to the ferry terminal.

DAY 2 | ON FERRY

The ferry crossing is 2 nights. Relax and enjoy the hospitality and entertainment. You will have a shared cabin.

DAY 3 | BILBAO – OLITE

Alight the ferry and head on some nice rural roads towards Olite. We’ll then explore the Bardenas Reales
Natural Park on some gentle trails before heading back to Olite for a mid-afternoon finish to explore the town and grab a bite to eat.

DAY 4 | OLITE – TREMP

Some gentle trails to start with before we hit some classic road routes to take us to our evenings
accommodation in Tremp.

DAY 5 | TREMP – ROSES

A day of twisty roads to take us to the Mediterranean
resort of Roses, our furthest point East on this tour. Take a dip in the med, or grab a beer in a bar, the choice of how to whet your appetite is yours!

DAY 6 | ROSES – QUERALBS

We leave the Mediterranean coastline and head west towards the high mountains of the Pyrenees.

An equal mixture of easy off-road trails and tarmac sections with stunning views will take us to our hotel for the night in
the delightful Catalonian village of Queralbs, to the north of Ribes.

DAY 7 | QUERALBS – ANDORRA

We continue west and head for Andorra
and into the high mountains. There are a couple of ‘Smuggler’s Routes that are used to move tobacco and goods from duty-free Andorra into
Spain and France and we take one of the lesser-known trails into the Principality.

DAY 8 | REST DAY IN ANDORRA

Take a day to relax and check out Andorra city. Walk along the river or do a spot of tax-free shopping!

DAY 9 | ANDORRA – PONT DE SUERT

A day of giants; giant views and giant mountains. We ride out through the ‘lively’ city of Andorra la Vella and cross
the border back into Spain along the most iconic Smuggler’s Route to Tor. We then ride high mountain trails to our destination of Lleida.

DAY 10 | PONT DE SUERT – JACA

We will see a slight change of scenery on day 10
as there will be more forests and valleys but another great day of trails and
superb tarmac sections. Our accommodation for the night is in the town of
Jaca, home of the 16th century Ciudadela de Jaca, a pentagonal fortress
that houses the Museum of Military Miniatures.

DAY 11 | JACA – SAN SEBASTIAN

Jaca to San Sebastian - Completing our traverse of the Pyrenees from the Med to the Atlantic. Our final night out in this coastal town will be a treat with plenty of bars and restaurants to choose from and the beautiful sea front just a
5-minute walk from the hotel.

DAY 12 | SAN SEBASTIAN – BILBAO

An easy going ride, using coastal roads where appropriate to the Ferry terminal at Bilbao before our one-night crossing back to the UK.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Ferry crossing with shared cabin (2 nights on the way out and 1 night on the way back)
Accommodation – B&B
9 days riding with 1 rest day in Andorra
2 members of the Moto Junkies crew to support you as guides

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

Food (other than breakfast at hotels)
Drinks
Bike
Fuel
Insurance
Kit – suitable for both road and trail

MORE INFORMATION

Any trail or adventure bike that can travel at 60mph and has a fuel range of 125+ miles would be suitable though smaller bikes like the CRF300L will be working harder than the big bikes on the twisty roads. The trails suit bigger bikes with no 'scary' bits!

Please note that there is a lot of road (probably 65% of it), of which 90% is twisty, scenic, and amazingly quiet. They are as much fun as the trails. Trust us! This is an adventure ride, so please don't expect trails all day.

We recommend dual-sport tyres such as IRCs, Anakee Wilds, TKC 80s, or Motoz Tractionators.