Pyrenees Tour with BMW GS Rental

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Pyrenees Motorcycle Tour: Spain, France, Andorra

This Pyrenees motorcycle tour takes you on a self-guided ride through northern Spain, Andorra and France – from Catalonia over the Port d'en Valira and the legendary Tour de France passes. On your rental BMW GS you experience winding mounta...


How long?
9 days
When?
Sommer
Price
€ 2.750 / person

Pyrenees Tour with BMW GS Rental

Your Pyrenees motorcycle tour begins in Barcelona, where you pick up your rental BMW GS and the daily routes are already loaded onto the navigation system. This self-guided motorcycle tour through northern Spain combines winding Pyrenees pass stages in Andorra, the Port d'en Valira and the famous Tour de France climbs with overnight stays in selected 3- and 4-star hotels and small boutique hotels. A route book, map material and a tour briefing give you confidence before you set off on your own through Catalonia, Aragón and the French Basque Country.

Highlights

Tour de France Passes

On the third riding day you tackle eight legendary Tour de France passes – Col du Portillon, Peyresourde, Tourmalet, Soulor and Aubisque – on this motorcycle tour through the French Pyrenees.

Andorra & Port d'en Valira

Via the Port d'en Valira, the highest year-round paved pass in Europe, this Andorra motorcycle tour takes you right through the principality in the Pyrenees – past the old smugglers' trail and with wide views across the mountains.

Pilgrims' Route to Pamplona

Following the pilgrims' path, you ride via St. Jean de Pied de Port and Roncesvalles back into Spain – this Pamplona motorcycle tour leads you into the Navarrese city that captivated Hemingway and is famous for its bull run.

Sierra de Guara Park Ride

Past the Loarre Castle and the picture-perfect village of Alquézar, this Sierra de Guara motorcycle tour takes you through the nature reserve, where buzzards circle above the Vero Gorge before you spend the night in Ainsa.

Grand Finale at Montserrat

Via the south face of Pedraforca and through the Cadí-Moixeró National Park, you reach Montserrat Monastery before the final stage of this Barcelona motorcycle tour leads over the Collserola hills to Tibidabo and back to the city.

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Itinerary

Stage 1

Day 1–3

Spain

Your Pyrenees motorcycle tour starts in Barcelona and takes you through the Catalan hinterland and the Aran Valley before the route continues into France.

Arrival: Check-in in Barcelona
Day 1 · Spain

Arrival: Check-in in Barcelona

Your Pyrenees motorcycle tour begins with your arrival in Barcelona and check-in at the tour hotel in the city centre. If you arrive in the morning or are already staying locally, you can remove this overnight stay from the package at the time of booking.

Day 1: Barcelona – Puigcerdà
Day 2 · Spain

Day 1: Barcelona – Puigcerdà

After the briefing and motorcycle handover, your self-guided motorcycle tour through Spain begins through the Catalan hinterland: over the Montseny mountain and the winding Collada de Tosas, you approach the Pyrenees peaks before spending the night in the charming town of Puigcerdà near Andorra. Distance: 290 km.

Day 2: Over the Port d'en Valira
Day 3 · Spain

Day 2: Over the Port d'en Valira

This stage of your Andorra motorcycle tour heads first into France and then over the Port d'en Valira, the highest paved pass in the Pyrenees. Back in Spain, you follow the Noguera Pallaresa and Bonaigua rivers to your hotel in the Aran Valley – a highlight of every Aran Valley motorcycle tour. Distance: 280 km.

Stage 2

Day 4

France

On the French side of the Pyrenees, legendary Tour de France passes and quiet mountain villages in the Basque Country await you.

Day 3: Eight Tour de France Passes
Day 4 · France

Day 3: Eight Tour de France Passes

An epic pass chapter for every Pyrenees pass motorcycle tour: Col du Portillon, Peyresourde, Tourmalet, Soulor and Aubisque line up one after another, broken by a coffee in Bagnères de Luchon. The day ends in a small French village in the Montagne Basque canton. Distance: 270 km.

Stage 3

Day 5–9

Spain

Back in Spain, this motorcycle tour through France and Spain takes you via Navarre, Aragón and Catalonia to the grand finale in Barcelona.

Day 4: St. Jean de Pied de Port – Pamplona
Day 5 · Spain

Day 4: St. Jean de Pied de Port – Pamplona

On your rental BMW GS tour you ride via St. Jean de Pied de Port and Roncesvalles, one of the oldest starting points of the Camino de Santiago, back into Spain. The stage ends in Pamplona, world-famous since Hemingway for its bull run. Distance: 290 km.

Day 5: Sierra de Guara – Ainsa
Day 6 · Spain

Day 5: Sierra de Guara – Ainsa

Past the 12th-century Loarre Castle and the village of Alquézar, this Sierra de Guara motorcycle tour takes you through the nature reserve of the same name, where buzzards circle above the Vero Gorge before you spend the night in Ainsa. Distance: 260 km.

Day 6: Añisclo Canyon – Peramola
Day 7 · Spain

Day 6: Añisclo Canyon – Peramola

In the morning you explore the Monte Perdido Nature Park and the Añisclo Canyon, part of this Ordesa National Park motorcycle tour. Along the legendary N-260 through Aragonese forests, the road returns to Catalonia and along the Rialb reservoir to Peramola. Distance: 290 km.

Day 7: Pedraforca – Return to Barcelona
Day 8 · Spain

Day 7: Pedraforca – Return to Barcelona

The final riding day of this France-Spain motorcycle tour leads past the south face of Pedraforca and through the Cadí-Moixeró National Park to Montserrat Monastery. Over the Collserola hills you reach the Tibidabo viewpoint before rolling back into Barcelona. Distance: 300 km.

Departure: Flight from Barcelona
Day 9 · Spain

Departure: Flight from Barcelona

Bags packed: from the passes of Andorra over the pilgrims' routes of Navarre to the finale at Montserrat, this motorcycle tour through Navarre and its neighbouring regions leaves lasting memories as you say goodbye at Barcelona airport.

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Services

All services of this motorcycle trip at a glance — a transparent breakdown of what is and isn't included in the tour price.

Included in the price

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  • Service & Equipment
  • Rental motorcycle BMW 700GS for your Pyrenees motorcycle tour (additional equipment optionally available)
  • Navigation device with pre-programmed daily routes
  • Detailed tour briefing for each riding day
  • Route book and detailed map material
  • Airport transfer for tours departing from Málaga
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  • Accommodation & Meals
  • Accommodation in 3- and 4-star hotels and charming boutique hotels
  • Daily breakfast included in the tour price

Not included

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  • Flights, fuel, drinks, dinner, snacks and travel insurance
  • All services not explicitly listed as included

For the transfer to Barcelona Airport (BCN), arrange your own taxi or Aerobus; a direct transfer is not included. Your rental motorcycle comes with comprehensive insurance with an excess, which you can optionally reduce with a VIP insurance add-on. Those who prefer more comfort can book the Hotel-PLUS package for a room upgrade.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

This self-guided motorcycle tour is suitable for experienced riders who want to enjoy winding mountain passes between Spain, France and Andorra. The difficulty level ranges from easy to moderate.

Some riding practice on winding roads is helpful, as the route includes passes like the Port d'en Valira and the Col du Tourmalet. A navigation device with pre-programmed daily routes makes orientation easy.

The Andorra and Pyrenees motorcycle tour is self-guided: you receive a route book, map material and a tour briefing, but ride each stage independently.

The base price includes a rental BMW 700GS; further BMW models up to the R1250 GS Adventure are available at extra cost.

The tour is offered from May to October. Choose your start date at booking to match your travel day, or enquire about an individual date.
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