The Pyrenees stretch for more than 450 kilometers from the Bay of Biscay in the west to the Cap de Creus on the Mediterranean. The mountain range, with peaks of more than 3000 meters, forms a natural barrier that cuts off the Iberian Peninsula from the rest of Europe. The main ridge of the mountain range also largely forms the state border between France and Spain, while the microstate Andorra lies between these two countries.

Bordering the Pyrenees is Catalonia, the hinterland of Barcelona. No wonder many new models of motorcycles are introduced to the press in Catalonia. There are many great ways to test the new models there. An additional advantage is that it is very quiet! You would almost say 'too quiet' because there is a danger that at some point you will use the entire width of the road, under the guise of 'you won't see oncoming traffic here'.... But let's keep it safe and stay on the right side of the center line.

These seven routes of this collection pass through these beautiful areas. Each and every one of these routes where especially the sides of the tires have a hard time. Whether on the gentle slopes in Catalonia or on the balcony roads in the Gorges in the French Pyrenees, make sure they're excited, because you can bet it's going to be exciting!

A few sights are discussed in the review for each route. These often tell something about the history of the area in which you drive. Fun facts, quite educational. There are also places where you can refuel and where you can drink coffee and/or have lunch. You are completely free to visit these places, you can of course also determine your own points of interest.
But the main thing you probably traveled to this area for is simply driving. And as mentioned above, you are in a true motorcycle paradise where the steering is fantastic!

Each route ends at a hotel. It is of course not an obligation to use these hotels, you can always find another place to stay in the area, that decision is up to you. My experience, however, is that they are all simple but good hotels for a very reasonable price. They are known and can be booked at booking.com.

The routes of these collections:

R01 - Girona to Sant Julia de Loria, 269km
R02 - Sant Julia de Loria to Pierrefitte Nestalas, 290km
R03 - Pierrefitte Nestalas to Barbastro, 291km
R04 - Barbastro to Puig Reig, 266km
R05 - Puig Reig to Figueres, 268km
R06 - Figueres to Quillan, 243km
R07 - Quillan to Gironam, 286km

Have fun driving these routes!

A 5 day tour with 5 routes that link up and take you from the Spanish foothills of the Pyrenees, through the Principality of Andorra and across France to The Alps.
Starting from La Seu d'Urgell, known as the gateway to Andorra this 5 day tour seeks out the most exciting and scenic roads for you to travel on. Some of the highlights include:
Andorra and the highest paved road in the Pyrenees at 2408m.
The Col de Pailheres at 2001m with 24 hairpin bends.
The Gorges de l'Aude, Gorges de Saint Georges and Gorges de Galamus all in the French Pyrenees.
The beautiful medieval walled city of Carcassonne.
Minerve is a well-preserved medieval village nested on a rocky outcrop and surrounded by a network of cliffs, natural bridges and canyons.
The spectacular Millau Viaduct, one of the world's tallest bridges, standing at an impressive 343 meters.
The beautiful Gorges du Tarn and Ardèche Gorges.
Pont-en-Royans, a charming and picturesque village in Vercors Regional Nature Park whose old houses overhang the Bourne river.
Combe Laval, frequently recognised as the most magnificent of all French balcony roads.
And then it is hairpin bend after hairpin bend as you travel from Grenoble to Chambery with perhaps the most spectacular being the Lacets du Montvernier with it's series of 17 tight hairpin bends climbing 277m in just 3.4 km.
This is a tour that you'll never forget.