Three Glorious Days
No Sunday blues for me
Have you got more weekend than you know what to do with? Know there is no better Monday than one on your bike? Step this way for THREE GLORIOUS DAYS…
It’s about this time when the word ‘intensive’ starts to get used.
If you love riding your bike and have the time off then it’s likely you will spend more time actually riding your bike downhill over the course of the three days with us than any other time in your life.
This is when you get to build or hone the skills needed to maximise your energy levels for so much glorious vertical descent.
This is a great option if you want to explore your potential and that of your bike in dealing with the many different types of terrain and difficulty levels in the vast riding area of Pallars.
The reward for all these ‘intensive’ experiences? We think it will be way more than the permanent grin on your face could reveal. Bike shuttle.
Three, that’s the magic number
Yes, it is, (Three) it’s the magic number (Three)
Ground Crew
At MTB Pallars we are here to make sure you have the bestest, most glorious holiday riding experience of your life!
We love nothing better than to see you back again riding with us so you can be confident that whatever your concerns or needs are we will do our best to help and support you throughout your time in our patch.
Your enjoyment of riding in Pallars area, whatever your riding needs are, is our number one focus.
When two days are not enough
Each Full Day = 3 Gravity Adventures
(Booking requires minimum 4 people) ASK FOR A QUOTATION ⇩
✎ (Price does not include MTB guide service)
Each Full Day = 3 Gravity Adventures
+ Hotel nights on route
☞ 3 days riding with unlimited shuttles
☞ 4 nights hotel half board
☞ Natural park area
☞ Different terrain
☞ Mountain cusine
(Booking requires minimum 4 people) ASK FOR A QUOTATION ⇩
✎ (Price does not include MTB guide service)*
✎ Individual /single room
✎ Optional- transfer airoport
✎ Airport transfers : Toulousse-(France) / Barcelona-(Spain)
Go ahead, make my week..
Glorious days glorious ways glorious adventures
Got questions?
Pallars here I come! Wait... how do I book?
Booking a trip is easy!
Simply get in touch to give us some information about your group and the dates you would like to ride. We will respond as soon as possible with the availability of those dates.
It would also be very helpful if you could include the aspirations of the group in terms of level of difficulty and type of trails you would like to ride. Some additional info on bike handling and fitness level of the group would benefit in making sure we match the level of all riders for those days in order to maximise the enjoyment for everyone.
Magic link to the connect form
Or email us
Well who are you? Who Who? I really wanna know!
Marc Burnat Clemente
Originally from the Barcelona area, Marc decided at a young age that the beach wasn’t for him and so headed towards the Pyrenees mountains instead. That decision shaped the rest of his life and Marc has spent most winter seasons since then as a ski instructor in various parts of the Pyrenees and Chile and for many summers has been involved in organising mountain biking adventures in the Aran valley and Pallars areas.
A passionate mountain biker (with an encyclopaedic knowledge of the Pallars area) and lover of all things outdoors, Marc always wanted to share the incredible enjoyment that the area of Pallars has given him over the years but wasn’t sure how.
MTB Pallars is how…
Paul Prentice
From the sunny climes of Scotland, Paul has been riding mountain bikes for way longer than he would care to admit and whilst his former local riding area of Innerleithen and Glentress couldn’t be further in nature from the terrain in Pallars area, the sheer variety of riding and the huge descents here have him constantly excited to ride in a way that feels like he has just experienced mountain biking all over again!
Paul first met Marc at the top of La Forestal trail on L’Orri and they rode this amazing trail together, (some 11.7km long and 1700m descent!). He couldn’t believe there wasn’t a dedicated mountain biking adventures company based in the area. So he and Marc decided to start one!
MTB Pallars is a registered company in Spain and the holder of the Catalan Cycling Federation certification, which oversees standards and safe practice when guiding groups biking in the Pyrenees mountains. This assures you that we meet the highest standards in current mountain biking practice and procedures.
What type of helmet do I need?
Helmet
A helmet is an absolutely essential item of mountain biking kit and wearing one is mandatory to ride with us.
Many guests choose to use a traditional half-lid cycling helmet which is appropriate for backcountry riding, however for more aggressive downhill riding it is recommended that guests use a full-face helmet for added protection in the event of a heavy fall onto the face.
In any case your helmet must be certified to EN1078 standard at least. MTB Pallars staff will refuse to accompany any rider who is not wearing an appropriate mountain bike helmet that fits well, is in good condition and is showing no clear signs of damage.
What personal protection should I bring?
Eyewear
Please ensure you wear either sunglasses/prescription glasses that have been designed for cycling or sport. Lifestyle glasses are not suitable. Goggles are a great option for added protection from dust.
Gloves
Suitable biking gloves are a good idea for protection against cuts and grazes in the event of a fall. We would recommend wearing them.
Protective Pads
Whilst forearm-elbow and knee-shin pads are not usually seen as an essential item of mountain biking kit, MTB Pallars strongly recommends the use of, at least, knee pads. Protective pads are proven on a regular basis to reduce the potential severity of external wounds and can also reduce the likelihood of broken bones in the event of an accident.
Do any hotels offer safe bike storage in the area?
Accommodation
There are a number of accommodation options throughout the Pallars region to choose from. However, we recommend the following hotels for their cycle-friendly facilities and locations. Each hotel has a minimum of somewhere to clean and securely store your bike.
https://www.hoteltrainera.com/en/
https://www.hotelpessets.com/en/
https://www.hotellesbrases.com/en/
https://www.amaroqexplorers.com
What if I need to replace damaged or worn parts of my bike on the trip?
Currently there are very few bike shops in the Pallars area. We recommend you bring spares of the likely things you may need such as a spare set of brake pads, spare inner tube, spare tyre, mech hanger, brake lever etc.
We can get most spares around the area, but it might save time if you managed to bring some spares of your own that you may end up needing.
When's the best time to bike in Pallars?
The best time to visit the Pallars area to ride mountain bikes is from May to around October however July and August could be hot and may get busier with the August holiday period.
September is also a great option to enjoy this superb environment almost to yourself. Depending on how far away from this Pyrenean paradise you are, flights into Barcelona are easy, cheap and plentiful and with only a 2 1/2hr transfer, it is easily feasible as a long weekend destination where you can maximise your riding time instead of waiting in a queue!
What else can you tell me about Pallars?
The northernmost area is called Valls d'aneu, it borders France and also the Aran Valley. A little further south is the town of Llavorsi, perhaps better known for its Noguera river for rafting.
From Llavorsi we access two more valleys in the region; The Vall de Cardós and the Vallfarrera, the latter better known for its access to the Pica d'estats (3143m) which is the highest peak in the Catalan Pyrenees.
The final area, further south, is set around the town of Sort with its great Pic del Orri mountain which just happens to be the starting point for one of the longest mountain bike descents in the area, La Forestal, a single-track descent down to Sort some 11.7kms and 1700m below!
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