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Pyrenees Motorcycle Tour: Barcelona to San Sebastián
Pyrenees motorcycle tour from Barcelona to San Sebastián covers 2,400 km of mountain passes, coastal cliffs and remote valleys across Spain, France and Andorra in 10 days.
The Journey
Guided riding across Spain & the Pyrenees
Pyrenees motorbike tour riders begin in Barcelona and finish at the Atlantic coast in San Sebastián. This 10-day spain motorcycle tour crosses Catalonia, France, Andorra and Navarre before returning through La Rioja — a complete barcelona to san sebastian motorcycle loop. Daily stages range from 180 to 560 km on mountain pass roads and coastal twists. Groups of 5–10 riders travel with a multilingual guide and mechanic. BMW rental bikes (F800GS, F900GS or R1300GS) and fuel are included, along with accommodation, breakfasts, gourmet dinners and airport transfers.
Key Highlights of the Trip
Key Highlights of the Trip
Spain & France
A 10-day pyrenees motorcycle tour crossing Spain, France and Andorra from the Mediterranean coast to the Atlantic.
Barcelona – Arrival & Welcome
Pyrenees motorcycle tour begins in Barcelona. We pick you up at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. After a briefing on the motorcycles and route, the group gathers for a welcome dinner in the historic old town. Gaudi's Art Nouveau buildings, medieval streets and Mediterranean cuisine set the tone for the 10 days ahead.
Barcelona – Figueres via Costa Brava
The costa brava motorcycle tour segment opens today. We leave Barcelona and ride north along the legendary Catalan rocky coast past hidden coves, dramatic cliffs and the medieval village of Pals. We reach Cadaques and Cap de Creus — the easternmost tip of mainland Spain — before arriving in Figueres. Approx. 290 km.
Figueres – Puigcerda via Garrotxa
The morning starts with a stop at the Salvador Dali Theatre-Museum in Figueres — a surrealist landmark designed by Dali himself. We then ride to Besalu and cross the volcanic Garrotxa Natural Park, where extinct craters and dense forest line the road. The first Pyrenean foothills appear as we reach Puigcerda. This spain pyrenees motorcycle stage covers approx. 200 km.
Puigcerda – Vielha via Andorra
We cross into France and climb the Col de Puymorens, then reach Andorra via the Port d'Envalira — the highest paved pass in Europe at over 2,400 m. Remote side roads and historic smuggling routes bring us back into Spain through Vall d'Aneu. The Port de la Bonaigua offers views of the Aiguestortes massif before we arrive in Vielha. Approx. 250 km of motorcycle tour spain france riding.
Vielha – Jaca via Tour de France Cols
The greatest day of motorcycle touring pyrenees: we ride three legendary Tour de France climbs in one stage. The Col de Peyresourde, Col du Tourmalet (2,115 m — highest navigable pass in the French Pyrenees) and Col d'Aubisque deliver thousands of curves across the central range. We descend alongside the Rio Gallego back into Spain to the historic mountain town of Jaca. Approx. 320 km.
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Jaca – Pamplona via Irati Forest
We ride through the valleys of Hecho, Anso and Belagua, cross into France over Col St. Martin, then return to Spain via the Puerto de Larrau. The Irati Woods — one of Europe's largest beech and oak forests — lead us to St. Jean-Pied-de-Port, the start of the Camino de Santiago. We follow the pilgrim route over Roncesvalles into Pamplona, the walled city famous for its bull run. A key stage on this guided motorcycle tour pyrenees itinerary. Approx. 330 km.
Pamplona – San Sebastian, Basque Country
This is the basque country motorcycle tour day. We cross into France on winding back roads through mountain forests and charming Basque villages, arriving at the Atlantic coast in San Sebastian. The afternoon is free to enjoy La Concha beach or the old town's narrow alleys. In the evening, sample world-famous pintxos in traditional bars with a glass of local Txakoli wine. Approx. 180 km.
San Sebastian – Sos del Rey Católico
We leave the Atlantic coast and ride inland to the Bardenas Reales — Spain's largest desert and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Its sandy plains, eroded rock formations and table mountains create a striking landscape. After exploring the reserve, we continue to Sos del Rey Católico, the medieval hilltop birthplace of King Ferdinand II of Aragon. Steep streets and panoramic views reward the ride. Approx. 300 km on this spain motorbike trip highlight.
Sos del Rey Católico – Barcelona via Montserrat
A long final riding day on the motorcycle tour spain 10 days route. Mountain roads loop through the central Pyrenees as the landscape shifts from pine forest to Mediterranean scrub. Before reaching Barcelona we visit Montserrat — a natural monument of jagged peaks with a monastery perched high on the rock face. Then we roll into Barcelona to celebrate the end of the pyrenees motorbike tour. Approx. 560 km.
Barcelona – Departure
The final morning of the motorcycle tour barcelona loop. After breakfast and farewells, we transfer you to Barcelona airport. The 2,400 km pyrenees adventure motorcycle circuit through Spain, France and Andorra is complete. We hope to ride with you again on a future Overcross tour.
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Trip includes
- Rental motorcycle including fuel (gasoline is included only for rental motorcycle!)
- Liability insurance
- Comprehensive insurance
- Customs documents for border crossings
- Multilingual tour guide
- Mechanic
- Toll fees
- Ferries
- Maps
- All overnight stays in a double room in locally typical hotels of the best standard
- Breakfast
- Snacks and water on the way
- All dinners, mostly gourmet
- Luggage storage
- Airport transfer
- Travel protection certificate (insolvency protection according to BGB §651r) is mandatory for all OVERCROSS trips.
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The tour is aimed at experienced motorcyclists with experience on winding roads and a willingness to take longer rides.
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The total distance is approximately 2,400 km.
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The tour passes through Spain, France, and Andorra.
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The optimal travel time is between May and July as well as in September and October.
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It can be cool in the highlands of the Pyrenees, while high temperatures can occur in the plains of Bardenas Reales. In the Basque Country, rain can be expected year-round.
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The route includes many winding mountain roads and is therefore challenging.
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Among other things, the picturesque village of Cadaqués and Cap de Creus, the easternmost point of Spain.
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