Duration
15 Days
Altitude
5,215m
Difficulty
Challenging
Starting Point
Kathmandu
The Pyrenees and surrounding regions are steeped in history, full of wildlife, and one of the most exciting geological areas of Europe.
The Pyrenees and surrounding regions are steeped in history, full of wildlife, and one of the most exciting geological areas of Europe.
As you ride along this natural border between Spain and France you’ll discover eight different types of rock and experience how these change the character of the trails you’ll ride, and shape the jaw-dropping scenery around you.
You’ll feel immersed in the region’s landscapes and history as you hike your bike to reach glorious ridgelines and incredible
descents, but it won’t all be tough love; there will be shuttle-assisted climbing too!
From Cataluña to Aragón – with a quick dip into France – on this MTB adventure in the Pyrenees you’ll experience a melting pot of traditions, landscapes, and languages found nowhere else on Earth.
To find out if this intermediate+ mountain bike tour in the Pyrenees of Spain is for you, read more on the skill and fitness levels required.
Highlights
• Traverse through the amazing Sierra Negra, from Cataluña to Aragón
• Watch vultures and kites soar above you
• Descend 17000m in 7 days
• Catch glimpses of foxes, boar, marmots and maybe even bears
• Ride breathtaking mountain ridge lines
• Discover the abandoned village of Morcat, with the ruins of its XI century church
• Enjoy delicious mountain cuisine, typical of the Pyrenees
