Motorcycle tour through Spain and France. The Pyrenees - Culture and Curves Tour - Barcelona, Pamplona, Bilbao, San Sebastian and Carcassonne.
Pricing
| per rider in shared twin/double room with own motorcycle (Only available for a booking of two persons. Single travelers need to choose the single room surcharge.): | €3,520.00 $3,845.27 ? |
| per rider in shared twin/double room with BMW 700GS: | €4,370.00 $4,773.82 ? |
| per rider in shared twin/double room with BMW 750GS: | €4,470.00 $4,883.06 ? |
| per rider in shared twin/double room with BMW 850GS: | €4,570.00 $4,992.30 ? |
| per rider in shared twin/double room with BMW 850GS Adv: | €4,570.00 $4,992.30 ? |
| per rider in shared twin/double room with BMW F900XR: | €4,570.00 $4,992.30 ? |
| per rider in shared twin/double room with BMW R1250R: | €4,700.00 $5,134.31 ? |
| per rider in shared twin/double room with BMW R1250GS: | €4,700.00 $5,134.31 ? |
| per rider in shared twin/double room with BMW R1250GS ADVENTURE: | €4,830.00 $5,276.33 ? |
| per rider in shared twin/double room with BMW R1250RT: | €4,830.00 $5,276.33 ? |
| per rider in shared twin/double room with BMW S1000 XR: | €4,830.00 $5,276.33 ? |
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| per pillion passenger in shared twin/double room (pillion passengers cannot book without an accompanying rider) | €2,580.00 $2,818.41 ? |
| per person single room (surcharge - only available with an additional selection of the basic price "per rider in shared twin/double room") | €500.00 $546.20 ? |
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| VIP fully comprehensive insurance for BMW F700GS with retention of EUR 350,- | €200.00 $218.48 ? |
| VIP fully comprehensive insurance for all other BMW models with retention of EUR 500,- | €300.00 $327.72 ? |
Included
| 10 days rental motorcycle incl. comprehensive insurance |
| 11 x overnight stays in selected, comfortable hotels |
| 11 x breakfast and 10 x dinner (dinner not included in San Sebastian) |
| Tour bus (luggage transfer, spare bike) |
| German-Spanish speaking tour guide on the motorcycle |
| Info package / maps |
| Souvenir gift |
| Flight, drinks, snacks, tips for porters / hotel service / tour guides, travel protection insurance |
| Gasoline and toll costs |
| Everything that is not explicitly listed in the included services |
More details
| Duration: 12 days / 10 Riding days |
| Total distance: 3000 km |
| Daily stages: 6 - 8 h |
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| Arrival day: |
| Airport: Barcelona, Spain - Airport code BCN |
| Transfer: Airport - Tour hotel |
| Time Briefing: 18.00 |
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| Departure day: |
| Airport: Barcelona, Spain - Airport code BCN |
| Transfer: Tour hotel - Airport |
| Time of departure: whole day possible |
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| Important! We do not offer a direct transfer in Barcelona. You have two options to get from the airport to the hotel: |
| 1. By taxi: the journey time from the airport to the hotel is about 25 minutes, if you want to reserve a taxi for you already at the airport, you can order it here on booking.com. The cost is about 30 euros |
| 2. By bus (Aerobus): the journey from the airport to Plaza Catalunya takes an average of 30 minutes, but after that you will have to take a taxi again (about 10 minutes to the hotel). You can buy your bus ticket online here |
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| Accommodations on tour: |
| Hotels to dream of - full comfort for you and your pillion! First-class, typical hotels guarantee you a relaxed atmosphere in which you can recover well after the riding days. |
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| Culinary on the tour: |
| Experience an excursion into the delicious cuisine and wines of the Pyrenees. Rioja, Ribera del Duero, and Somontano are just a few of the wines served here; rounded off with dishes such as “chuleton”, a delicious beef steak, grilled tuna, and fried sardines, you can also unwind your soul on the culinary side. |
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| Request Private Tour: |
| We are also happy to arrange this tour as a private tour! Your group, your private tour date. |
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| Motorcycle insurance: |
| All motorcycles are fully comprehensively insured with € 3.000,- excess (exception: BMW F700GS = € 2.000,- excess). With the VIP insurance for € 30,- per rental day the excess can be reduced to € 500,- (exception: BMW F700GS = € 20,- per rental day and the excess is then reduced to € 350,-). |
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| Meals: |
| The tour price includes daily breakfast and most of the dinners during the trip; alternately we dine at the hotel or out in local restaurants. |
| We know how important a healthy water balance is for the motorcyclist, so we provide you with enough drinking water on tour |
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| Activities: |
| As described in the tour itinerary. Appropriate entrance fees are included |
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| Service and equipment: |
| Tour accompaniment by experienced tour guide with extensive local knowledge |
| Rental motorcycle (booking dependent) incl. comprehensive insurance. Additional equipment and clothing can be booked on request. |
| Tour bus with escort motorcycle and second tour guide (route escort, carpooling if necessary) |
| Daily tour briefing |
| Roadbook + maps + gift pack |
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| Language: This offer is usually suitable for English and/or German speaking participants. Please enquire for language options. |
| Mobility: The offer is not suitable for people with reduced mobility. Please contact us for more information. |
Description
Pure riding pleasure and varied days await you on this motorcycle adventure. You will stroll along the Ramblas in Barcelona, taste the delicacies of the Basque cuisine in Bilbao and discover, hidden in the mountains, one of the most beautiful villages in Spain. Together we will travel back in time to the Crusaders in the castle of Loarre and the fortress of Carcassonne. The fresh air of the mountains is always your faithful companion.
Highlights:
An impressive motorcycle trip to the Pyrenees awaits you, plus countless mountain passes and dream routes from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic.
You follow the tracks of the Tour de France and ride the classic mountain roads over the Col du Tourmalet, Col de Aubisque, and Col de Aspin.
During your motorcycle tour, you will cross three countries: Spain, France, and Andorra.
You will visit five vibrant cities: Barcelona (Sagrada Familia), Pamplona (Running of the Bulls), Bilbao (Guggenheim Museum), San Sebastian (La Concha beach), and Carcassonne (impressive castle complex).
Your biker heart will be in the nature parks of the Pyrenees and along the coastal roads of the Costa Brava and the Cantabrico.
You will experience the culture of the Basques in France and Spain and learn about the history of the Cathars.
Daily stages:
Day 1 - Arrival in Barcelona
Our team welcomes you to the comfortable tour hotel in Barcelona. After the handover of the motorcycles, a detailed tour briefing will take place in the afternoon. During a joint dinner with Spanish wine and typical Spanish cuisine, we will get to know each other and all the other participants and get in the mood for our Pyrenean adventure.
Destination: Barcelona
Distance / Duration: - km / - h
Accommodation: 4* Tourhotel Barcelona
Highlights: Getting to know each other, motorcycle handover, and tour briefing.
Day 2 - Montserrat Massifs and Peramola National Park
The first day of the tour begins with a warm-up ride across the Montserrat Massives National Park, an insider's tip with wonderful motorcycle routes. Montserrat with its famous monastery is one of the most important pilgrimage destinations in Spain. Afterward, you will ride through the Cadí-Moixeró National Park to one of the most exciting parts of your tour: The road around the south face of the Pedraforca mountain is an absolute highlight for motorcyclists. At the end of the day, you will cycle around the Rialb reservoir before spending the night in Peramola.
Destination: Peramola
Distance / duration: 300 km / 6 h
Accommodation: 4*hotel in Peramola
Highlights: Montserrat, Rialb reservoir
Day 3 - From Catalonia to Aragon
Today the tour takes you through spectacular roads and landscapes. Along the legendary national road N-260, probably the most famous of the motorcycle routes in the Spanish Pyrenees. You will ride over winding mountain passes and through enchanting forests from Catalonia to Aragon. Here you will spend the night in the historic walls of the monastery of Boltaña.
Stage destination: Boltaña
Distance / time: 300 km / 6 h
Accommodation: Monastery in Boltaña
High point: National road N-260
Day 4 - Through Monte Perdido Natural Park to Pamplona
This morning you will explore the beauty of the Monte Perdido Natural Park and its spectacular roads along the Añisclo Gorge. Then you will continue towards Loarre Castle, an ancient 12th-century fortress full of history and links to the Crusades that were waged from here against the Moors. In the evening you will reach Pamplona, where the annual running of the bulls is present almost everywhere.
Destination: Pamplona
Distance / duration: 310 km / 6 h
Accommodation: 4* hotel in Pamplona
Highlights: Añisclo Gorge, Loarre Castle
Day 5 - The Basque Country and the city of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
You'll cross the impressive Basque Country and reach the Atlantic Ocean and the westernmost point of your tour at Bilbao, where you'll be impressed by the magnificent architecture of the Guggenheim Museum in the afternoon.
Stage destination: Bilbao
Distance / time: 200 km / 4 h
Accommodation: 4* hotel in Bilbao
Highlights: Guggenheim Museum
Day 6 - Along the Atlantic to San Sebastian
Today you will enjoy the picturesque coastal roads of the Atlantic Ocean, which will take you along small fishing villages to your destination in San Sebastian. San Sebastian has always been the summer residence of the Spanish nobility and is known for its annual jazz festival, film festival, and the long Concha Bay with its beautiful old town.
Stage destination: San Sebastian
Distance / duration: 180 km / 4 h
Accommodation: 4* hotel in San Sebastian
Highlights: Coastal road, Concha Bay
Day 7 - On the Way of St James in the French Pyrenees
Back on the road today, you'll cross the border between Spain and France several times, passing natural parks and lakeshores as you enter the heart of the Pyrenees. There you will briefly visit Roncesvalles, one of the oldest starting points of the Way of St. James, from where thousands of pilgrims make their way to Santiago de Compostella every year. From there, you will head for your French domicile via the exciting road of the Col du Pierre St. Martin.
Stage destination: French Pyrenees
Distance / time: 280 km / 5,5 h
Accommodation: Hotel in Montagne Basque
Highlight: Roncesvalles
Day 8 - The royal stage: Over the Col du Tourmalet and Col'd Aubisque pass into the Aran Valley
The beauty of the mountain panorama that awaits you at sunrise today is incomparable! On the king stage of the Culture and Curves Tour, 8 mountain passes, including the legendary Col du Tourmalet (2,115 m) and Col'd Aubisque (1,709 m) want to be conquered. A unique day full of riding pleasure ends on Spanish terrain in the Aran Valley.
Stage destination: Aran Valley
Distance / duration: 250 km / 5 h
Accommodation: 4* hotel in Arties
Highlights: Mountain panorama, pass roads
Day 9 - The French foothills and Carcassonne
Passing the fortress of Foix and through the French foothills, you will arrive at one of the region's most impressive castle complexes in Carcassonne. Carcassonne sits perched on a rocky hill surrounded by zig-zag battlements, thick walls, and spiky turrets. For many, the city represents the perfect idea of a medieval castle and is undoubtedly an impressive sight.
Stage destination: Carcassonne
Distance / time: 230 km / 4,5 h
Accommodation: 4* hotel in Carcassone
Highlights: Castle in Carcassonne
Day 10 - In the land of the Cathars and the Costa Brava
Heading south, you'll explore the land of the Cathars, an ancient people from the 11th century whose origins are shrouded in legend. Along their fortresses and villages, the route takes you back to Spain, where you'll stay back on the Mediterranean in a beautiful bay on the Costa Brava.
Destination: Costa Brava
Distance / duration: 280 km / 5 h
Accommodation: 4* hotel on the Costa Brava
Highlights: Fortifications, Costa Brava
Day 11 - Via the coastal road around Tossa del Mar back to Barcelona
On the last day of the tour, you will enjoy the beautiful views along the coastal road around Tossa del Mar and reach the Montseny Nature Park. Now it's back to the starting point in Barcelona.
Stage destination: Barcelona
Distance / duration: 225 km / 4 h
Accommodation: 4* Tourhotel Barcelona
Highlight: Montseny Nature Park
Day 12 - Departure day
The suitcases are packed. By taxi or self-organized transfer, you get to the airport. We say goodbye and hope to see you again soon on one of our other motorcycle adventures!
Please note: We reserve the right to make small changes to the tour schedule.