Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Regional Forums > Europe
Pyrenees (Spanish side) Pyrenees (Spanish side)
Register FAQ Calendar Today's Posts
Europe Topics specific to Western and Eastern Europe, from UK to the Russian border, and south-east to Turkey.
Photo by Hendi Kaf, in Cambodia

I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


Photo by Hendi Kaf,
in Cambodia



Like Tree1Likes
  • 1 Post By Pongo

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 9 Jan 2014
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Penela, Portugal
Posts: 73
Pyrenees (Spanish side)
Hi Folks

I'm heading from Santander to Andorra on the Spanish side of the Pyrenees in May, never done this area before and was just wondering can anyone recommend places to stay, see or maybe routes . I'm riding two up on an Africa Twin .

Thanks for any advice
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 9 Jan 2014
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: UK
Posts: 86
Lots of useful info here

Trans-Pyrenees | The Spanish Biker
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 10 Jan 2014
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Madrid
Posts: 58
I have been in Pirineos a lot of times, and I try to go there every year at least one time.

You will find one of the best and beautiful roads in Spain. Some places you have to visit…

"El valle del Roncal" is around the Isaba village, you will find very close the Zuriza camping, a nice place to camp.

Jaca, is another "big" village that you can visit, have some nice places.

You have to go also to Biescas in order to take the Cotefablo Pass, a very, very nice road from Biescas to Torla. And the go to "Mesón de San Nicolas de Bujaruelo", one of the best places on the world to camp (the access is off road through a very nice valley). You must to visit the "Ordesa National Park" that is really near from this place.

Another good point it could be "Ainsa" a very nice village in which you could have a gourmet meal in one of the best restaurants in Spain, called "Callizo".

That is for now...
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 11 Jan 2014
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Penela, Portugal
Posts: 73
Thanks very much for all the advice guys , I'll be using all of it on the trip .

Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 12 Jan 2014
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,598
Quote:
Originally Posted by JanTheMongol View Post
I have been in Pirineos a lot of times, and I try to go there every year at least one time.

You will find one of the best and beautiful roads in Spain. Some places you have to visit…

"El valle del Roncal" is around the Isaba village, you will find very close the Zuriza camping, a nice place to camp.

Jaca, is another "big" village that you can visit, have some nice places.

You have to go also to Biescas in order to take the Cotefablo Pass, a very, very nice road from Biescas to Torla. And the go to "Mesón de San Nicolas de Bujaruelo", one of the best places on the world to camp (the access is off road through a very nice valley). You must to visit the "Ordesa National Park" that is really near from this place.

Another good point it could be "Ainsa" a very nice village in which you could have a gourmet meal in one of the best restaurants in Spain, called "Callizo".

That is for now...
Wow, I visited all of those places first time I made a solo trip on my bmw, really enjoyed it. Was just following my paper map .

Just one piece of advice, please test the temperature of the water before jumping into those crystal clear blue mountain rivers with the big trout. (don't ask)
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 12 Jan 2014
Pongo's Avatar
R.I.P. - 2020
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Cotes d'Armor, France.
Posts: 377
Recommended this book before, Toby Ballentine's ''Motorcycle Journeys Through Western Europe''. Full of useful stuff, daily rides, places to see, restaurants and hotels. Whole section on both sides of the Pyrenees. My Bible for the whole of Europe
__________________
-''It is better to walk alone than with a crowd going in the wrong direction''. ( Herman Siu)
-'' Live life then give life '' (www.lltgl.org.uk)
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 15 Jan 2014
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 3
don´t forget visit ANDORRA the country pyrenees between France and Spain and FREE TAX COUNTRY with motorcycle accesories shops anywhere.
A typical thing what we do for complet the transpyrenees, is take a water bottle from Cantabric Sea and when arrive at other side of pyrenees just on Mediterranean Sea let out the water.
In my blog WWW.XTREMEMOTOTOURING.BLOGSPOT.COM I have some pics.
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 18 Jan 2014
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: hull, east yorkshire
Posts: 23
Yes I can also recommend The Spanish Bikers website along with Toby Ballentine's book, stayed in Spanish Pyrenees last Summer and based myself in Vielha in the Val'daran area, nice place and found some good, cheap digs in the Hotel Vielha, had some great rides out round the area (tarmac only for me mind) and a great biking holiday was had.
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 18 Jan 2014
zandesiro's Avatar
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Polygyros GR
Posts: 558
west-mediterranean-coast-2012-varadero

In post 6 you can see some pics from the France side Pyrennes and some of Andorra and the way o Spain!
__________________
3mountainsadventure
Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
HondaVsTheWorld Alaska to Argentina on HOnda C90 SPDilley North America 3 9 Dec 2012 19:04
Learning Spanish - Progress AVID South America 19 15 Sep 2012 01:48
A Gringo in Colombia Ride4Adventure Ride Tales 13 20 Apr 2012 03:15

 
 

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Next HU Eventscalendar

25 years of HU Events
Be sure to join us for this huge milestone!

ALL Dates subject to change.

2025 Confirmed Events:

Virginia: April 24-27 2025
Queensland is back! May 2-4 2025
Germany Summer: May 29-June 1 2025
CanWest: July 10-13 2025
Switzerland: Date TBC
Ecuador: Date TBC
Romania: Date TBC
Austria: Sept. 11-14
California: September 18-21
France: September 19-21 2025
Germany Autumn: Oct 30-Nov 2 2025

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

See all event details

 
World's most listened to Adventure Motorbike Show!
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...

Adventurous Bikers – We've got all your Hygiene & Protection needs SORTED! Powdered Hair & Body Wash, Moisturising Cream Insect Repellent, and Moisturising Cream Sunscreen SPF50. ESSENTIAL | CONVENIENT | FUNCTIONAL.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)



Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.

Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.

Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.

Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!


 

What others say about HU...

"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia

"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK

"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia

"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA

"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada

"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa

"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia

"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany

Lots more comments here!



Five books by Graham Field!

Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook

"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.



Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!

Your ad could be here, on EVERY page of the HUBB, or the whole website, or as many as you like!

New to Horizons Unlimited?

New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!

Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.

Susan and Grant Johnson Read more about Grant & Susan's story

Membership - help keep us going!

Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.

You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 17:16.

Contact Us - Horizons Unlimited Motorcycle Travellers Website - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top