The route follows the rim of the Alps, crosses the Rhone valley close to Montelimar and
enters the Massif Central to follow the gorges of the Tarn river. With an excursion to the
Lacaune Mountains and Pic Noire we cross the Garonne valley and head the Pyrenees to climb
the Mountains to Puerta Envalira and Andorra. After this excursion to big tourism we
enjoy the quietness of the Sierra Cadi from where we visit the Monastry of Montserrat and
finally ride down to Barcelona.
Length of trip: | 1365 km 22'000 m Altitude (almost no flat kilometer) |
Time: | 9 Days |
Streets: | In France as well as in Spain many small roads with almost no motor traffic |
Maps: | France Michelin 1:200'000 # 244, 240, 235 Spain Michelin 1:400'000 # 443 |
Temperature: | typically 30 C |
Bikes: | Racebikes 53/39 12-25; 18 gears |
Luggage: | Backpack 5 kg; plus credit cards |
Thanks: | to Elizabeth for "translational" support |