incredible route through the pyrenees in stages allmountain style
The allmountain stage route that will allow us to cross the Pyrenees and enter Andorra from Spain through high mountain passes and at the same time enjoy the trails of Andorra and other areas of the Pyrenees.
The duration of the trip can be 4 or 5 days.
Stage 1: Llavorsí – La Massana (Andorra)
52k 1882m+
There will be a transfer to the starting point of the route.
Stage 1
This stage begins with a stretch of pure pedalling to access Vallfarera and take the subvalley that will connect us with Andorra. We will pass through the mythical village of Tor and enter Andorra through the Port de Cabús 2302m+. This is an incredible section where we will be able to contemplate the spectacular nature of this area and the beauty of its surroundings.
Once there, we will enter the ski resort of Pal and we will enter the heart of the bikepark. We will go through some singletracks to link up with “Commençal” https://www.trailforks.com/trails/commencal-superior/
followed by https://www.trailforks.com/trails/commencal-intermitja/
the descent that will take us directly to the village of La Massana, where we have our accommodation. But once at the bikepark we can decide to go down any other line as long as we make sure it ends in La Massana.
Stage 2:
Canillo – Valira Valley – La Massana
42k 1987m+
A great day and a great stage.
We will have a short journey from the hotel to Canillo, where the stage begins.
This stage will allow us to travel through the Valira Valley, passing through the ski resorts of Soldeu and El Tarter. On the way down we will go through the spectacular path of https://www.trailforks.com/trails/el-abismo-de-helm-280739/ among some others that we will surprise you with.
We will finish the day returning to La Massana via the Coll d’Ordino and we will descend to La Massana on an excellent singletrack.
Stage 3: Pic Negre + Naturland
34k 1300m+ (2342m -)
This itinerary will take us to the summit of Pic Negre. We will depart from the hotel to the town of Sant Julià de Lòria, where the itinerary begins. The stage starts with a long climb, first on asphalt and then on forest tracks. We will pass through Naturland, a natural theme park in Andorra.
At this point, there is an option (which most groups choose) to take an extra lift and ascend with the trailer to the upper base of Naturland to start with a descent on a trail. This option allows us to cover more descent meters and reduces the amount of climbing required compared to starting from the town of Sant Julià.
Afterward, we will continue the climb, ascending further on forest tracks until we reach the summit of Pic Negre, where we can enjoy excellent views of the valley. From there, we will begin a long descent: first through an alpine and rocky area, and as we lose altitude, we will enter a forested terrain where the trail becomes more playful. We will end the day at the prison and return to the starting point in Sant Julià or in Andorra itself.
Pickup and return to the hotel from Sant Julià.
Stage 4: Return to Llavorsí from La Massana
45 km, 1173 m+
Final stage. We will start the day with a lift to the Pal ski resort, from where we will begin pedaling through the bike park towards Os de Civis to exit Andorra and re-enter Spanish territory. Once there, we will ascend via forest tracks to the Conflent pass to reach Coll de Jou in the La Coma valley. From there, we will flank the Burg area to find the final section of the trail that will take us directly to Llavorsí.
Cycling along a beautiful singletrack with the river beside us, we will reach our final destination, concluding the cross-border route that connects Spain with Andorra through the mountains of Tor, Port de Cabús, and Os de Civis.
What Does This Trip Offer?
- Circular Route: The journey starts and ends in Llavorsí, Spain.
- Flexible Stages: Enjoy a stage route of 4 to 5 stages, depending on your preferences.
- All-Mountain MTB: A route that allows you to pedal at high altitudes, traverse iconic passes, explore stunning trails, and experience Andorra’s bikeparks.
- Shuttle Support: With shuttle assistance, the stages are well-balanced to ensure maximum enjoyment, though you will still need to pedal.
- Scenic Beauty and Architecture: Appreciate the beauty of the Pyrenean landscapes in Spain and Andorra, as well as the typical Romanesque architecture in some valleys.
- Accommodation in hotels on half board or bed and breakfast basis.
- Movement of luggage from hotel to hotel.
- Shuttle transfers on each day.
- logistical support throughout the trip.
- It is a self-guided route, so you can go at your own pace.
- we provide the tracks files in .gpx format.
- Possibility of doing the trip with a mountain bike guide.*
Here is this description of our trip through the Spain and Andorra pyrenees mountains. You will have the possibility to make a lot of negative gradient. So come prepared with spare brake pads because we assure you that you will need them.
The best times to do this extraordinary tour of these areas would be from late May, June, and mid-July. Avoiding August, which is the hottest month and the typical month for local holidays. September, October, and the first week of November, if the weather is good, is also a very good time if you want to avoid crowds and enjoy the tranquility that usually prevails.
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