Zaragoza Coll de Nargo Andorra
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Last edit: 01-02-2024
Route Summary You will travel many beautiful kilometers through one of Europe's most beautiful mountain ranges.
Ultimately you finish in the state of Andorra, where you can not only buy petrol very cheaply, but also visit a large motorcycle shop.
Because of the variety in the route, it gets 5 stars.
Start: Hotel Rio Argo Zaragozza
End: Golden Tulip Phoenix Andorra.
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Duration
9h 34m
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Car or motorcycle
Distance
373.08 km
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RouteXpert Review From the hotel garage, turn left and follow the route. Once you have El Pilar on your right and the water (the Ebro) on your left, then you are in the right place and the route picks up completely. Apropos water. Make sure you have enough water with you for the first part. Although a restaurant has been included, it is unfortunately sparse with suitable places to take breaks. A few trees that provide shade quickly provide excellent cooling. Also in Zaragoza there is a fuel stop at a very large Shell gas station and they had chilled bottles of water (and other drinks), take advantage of that.
The first 120-150 km of the route is mainly on main roads. It can be so hot here that winding roads - i.e. lower speed and therefore less wind - are not the best option. Your writer had to make do on a very hot Sunday with no less than 39°C. The stops are therefore almost a must. Cool down and drink a lot. Continuing roads does not mean that it is boring. Not at all. The environment is so different from what we are used to that the film that passes you by is exciting and beautiful every time.
Once at the foothills of the Pyrenees, everything changes: the vegetation is different, the colors are different, the roads are more winding, the altitude is different and therefore also the temperature. But the presence of mountain lakes and lakes also provides cooling.
There isn't much swinging until about lunch. You will then be driving between the green trees and will find plenty of shade.
After lunch you really put your bike to the test and there's a lot of swinging going on. Also note that you have very beautiful views in the mountains. A number of places are marked on the route, but you can often stand next to your bicycle with your mouth open. You no longer drive south-north, but west-east. You are now driving along the northernmost road (west-east) in the Spanish part. From La Pobla de Segur the driving direction becomes south-north again. Because after all, you have to end up in the north at some point...
Nothing to declare? Usually not when you drive into Andorra. That could be different when you drive out again. Andorra, well, nice to have been there once. By the way, there is excellent skiing in the places around Andorra city, but that is not why you are here. You may already be able to book for the winter... What is interesting is the gigantic motorcycle shop in Andorra. If you still have time, set aside an hour or so and keep an eye on your bank balance!
The hotel is located in the middle of the city, but you will not be bothered by any traffic problems. The engine fits well in the garage and the rooms are more than excellent. And when the weather is nice you can sit on the roof terrace, enjoying one of those delicious burgers. As you take a sip of your well-deserved drink you think: damn, this was another great day of steering with MRA!
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Andorra, officially the Principality of Andorra, is a sovereign landlocked microstate on the Iberian Peninsula, in the eastern Pyrenees, bordered by France to the north and Spain to the south. Believed to have been created by Charlemagne, Andorra was ruled by the count of Urgell until 988, when it was transferred to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Urgell. The present principality was formed by a charter in 1278. It is headed by two co-princes: the Bishop of Urgell in Catalonia, Spain and the President of France. Its capital and also its largest city is Andorra la Vella.
Andorra is the sixth-smallest state in Europe, having an area of 468 square kilometres (181 sq mi) and a population of approximately 77,006. The Andorran people are a Romance ethnic group of originally Catalan descent. Andorra is the 16th-smallest country in the world by land and the 11th-smallest by population. Its capital, Andorra la Vella, is the highest capital city in Europe, at an elevation of 1,023 metres (3,356 feet) above sea level. The official language is Catalan, but Spanish, Portuguese, and French are also commonly spoken.Tourism in Andorra sees an estimated 10.2 million visitors annually. Andorra is not a member state of the European Union, but the euro is its official currency. It has been a member of the United Nations since 1993. In 2013, Andorra had the highest life expectancy in the world at 81 years, according to the Global Burden of Disease Study.
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Andorra is the sixth-smallest state in Europe, having an area of 468 square kilometres (181 sq mi) and a population of approximately 77,006. The Andorran people are a Romance ethnic group of originally Catalan descent. Andorra is the 16th-smallest country in the world by land and the 11th-smallest by population. Its capital, Andorra la Vella, is the highest capital city in Europe, at an elevation of 1,023 metres (3,356 feet) above sea level. The official language is Catalan, but Spanish, Portuguese, and French are also commonly spoken.Tourism in Andorra sees an estimated 10.2 million visitors annually. Andorra is not a member state of the European Union, but the euro is its official currency. It has been a member of the United Nations since 1993. In 2013, Andorra had the highest life expectancy in the world at 81 years, according to the Global Burden of Disease Study.
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Route Collections in this region 7 day roundtrip from Girona to Catalonia Andorra and the Pyrenees
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!
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!
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5 day tour from the Spanish Pyrenees through Andorra and across France to The Alps
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.
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.
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