I'm going to spain!

RstredS · Derestricted Danger Joined: 27 May 2006 Karma :

Just booked a bargain ferry for the two of us, return trip to Santander only cost £180 each!

Has anybody done this trip before? Il be heading for the pyrenees and most likely organising accomodation when i get there, does any body know any biker friendly b&b's in the spanish pyrenees?

any other roads/ tips for riding in spain, as i havent done it before!

Thanks,
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Itchy · Super Spammer Joined: 07 Apr 2005 Karma :

See Maurice's website

erm

www.motocapers.com

he went to Spain via the Plymouth Santander route, but only one way coming back via Calais, get to Plymouth early go to the Barbican and say hi to my old Clan at Jaspers too. I'm thinking of doing this trip later this year.
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phil2alp · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 22 Oct 2006 Karma :

South of France and Spain still warm at that time of year.

Be wary of North west Spain. I rode through there in October. It was freezing with heavy drizzle. We had to stop at a roadside bar/cafe to buy hot drinks to warm up after a couple of hours. We asked for two coffees expecting two big,big mugs of coffee- big disappointment when the barman brought us two coffee cups the size of thimbles. Laughing

We knocked those back and asked straightaway for bigger ones which we got.

RstredS · Derestricted Danger Joined: 27 May 2006 Karma :

thanks for the help.

Im going to book a night in Perpignan, France for the first night. This means going from one side of the pyrenees to the other i one day, whats the best way to do this?

north o the mountains or south? maybe straight through.
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RstredS · Derestricted Danger Joined: 27 May 2006 Karma :

ok mate thanks for that, just looking it up now
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motoman · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 12 Dec 2006 Karma :

enjoy your trip mate,i done some pyrenees in june(was first time for me too)heres a taste of whats ahead of you...

https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=118438

RstredS · Derestricted Danger Joined: 27 May 2006 Karma :

nice pics, looks fun, really excited now, thanks.
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Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

If you're taking maps, avoid the 'Rough Guide' ones. They're not very up to date despite what they might claim on the cover.

RstredS · Derestricted Danger Joined: 27 May 2006 Karma :

thanks. Il be buying a michelin europe map. also a comapss on handle bar, and a mate might be coming who has gps.
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pobbly06 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 19 Apr 2007 Karma :

Eurocart Euro Regional Map 1:300 000

Costa Brava Pyrenees

ISBN 3-575-11275-4

GeoCentre

Just got back this weekend from a Spain and France trip and used this map. Lots of detail.

Shame you are hammering across in one day.

The following were fun Smile

The 240, 260 and the road looping North off the 240 from Berdun up the Veral valley to Anso and across the top then down the Esca valley to Sigues and the 240 (though the top 4k are in shocking condition) followed by the minor road leading South off the 240 past the monastery de la Pena to Bernules. The 131 from Puente de montanana on the 230, over the top to Tremp is excellent as is the 138 Barbastro/Graus/Banabarre road round the lakes (keeping them generally to your right).

I've posted a few piccies on the tour thread.
HTH

pob
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