Passes & Volcanoes in Southwest France
14 days / 13 nights
2600 km
Self-Guided : May to Oct.
Guided : on request
France, Spain
Basque Country
From
€1,290
Motorcycle tour in the Pyrenees, South West France & Spain
Breathtaking motorcycle tour in the Pyrenees, South West France & Spain. Ride one of our motorbike rentals from the Alps to the Pyrenees!
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Passes & volcanoes tour
From the Alps to the Atlantic Ocean, set off on this thrilling motorcycle tour in the Pyrenees to discover not only the magnificent France but also Spain and Basque Country’s breathtaking landscapes! Enjoy the ride from the green Auvergne Volcanoes Park (UNESCO World Heritage) to the high summits of the Pyrenees and finish with Provence & the Alps with the amazing Mont-Ventoux and the tiny roads of the picturesque Vercors. From the Auvergnate cuisine to the Spanish tapas and from the South West specialities to the Mediterranean cuisine, these diverse regions will bring you an ocean of flavours…
highlights
Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Park (UNESCO) – Rocamadour – Pyrenees – Legendary Passes of the Tour de France – Basque Country – Biarritz – San Sebastian – Carcassonne (UNESCO) – Cirque de Navacelles – Cévennes National Park (UNESCO) – Grands Causses Natural Park (UNESCO) – Tarn Gorges – Ardèche Gorges – Mont-Ventoux – Provence – Vercors – Southwest, Auvergnate, Spanish & Mediterranean Cuisine
itinerary
transfers, meet & greet, relax, visit and briefing
Wash away some jetlag, have a walk to the nearby lake, wander in the old streets and shaded parks, delight yourself in the hot pool… By the end of the day, enjoy your first evening filled with familiarizing yourself with the excitement of what lays ahead whilst enjoying a taste of the Alpine Cuisine.
310 km / 5h30
Getting familiar with the bikes and rapidly escaping on the Massif Central roads. From one small village to the next one, get lost in the middle of the simple and strong beauty of these preserved landscapes…
210 km / 4h
Stunning motorcycle ride through the Auvergne Volcanoes sleeping for more than a million years. Cross the Pas de Peyrol with its breathtaking panoramas before escalating the few meters that take you to the peak of the mythic Puy Mary, largest European volcano. Take a break and walk around in the little streets of Salers, ranked as one of the most beautiful villages in France. End up this superb day with a South-West speciality dish and a regional glass of wine in the picturesque medieval village of Rocamadour, hanging from a rock above the Alzou Canyon…
350 km / 5h
Cross the Causses du Quercy towards the gigantic Landes forest and its huge straight lines that will rapidly lead you into the Basque Country with its green landscapes and jagged coastline carved by the powerful waves of the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy the French “Art de Vivre” (art of living) in Biarritz, the Pearl of the Basque Coast…
Rest day – possible itinerary to San Sebastian : 120 km / 3h
Ride the coastal roads of the Basque Country towards San Sebastian in Spain where you will do nothing but taste the Pintxos in one of the numerous tapas bars in town. Explore the cobbled streets and peacefully come back to Biarritz where you will spend the rest of the day to suit your whims and fancies…
For those who don’t want to ride today: take your time to enjoy the stunning Biarritz, explore the covered market and savour the oysters, fall in love with the local charcuterie or the Basque cheese without forgetting the local glass of wine. Then get rid of the excess of food by walking along the coast that will lead you to the famous Rocher de la Vierge…
230 km / 5h
Zigzag between France and Spain while riding through the preserved landscapes of the Pyrenees and its deserted roads, summits and valleys. Overnight in the heart of the Pyrenees National Park…
240 km / 5h
Stunning motorcycle ride on the legendary roads of the Tour de France through the highest passes of the Pyrenees: Aubisque (1,709m), Soulor (1,474m), Tourmalet (2,115m), Aspin (1,489m), Peyresourde (1,569m), col de la Core (1,395 m)… Overnight in the heart of the mountains…
230 km / 5h
Keep heading East through the Pyrenees by motorcycle with another series of high mountain passes that leads you to the stunning Old-City of Carcassonne. This UNESCO World Heritage site is one of the largest surviving medieval walled cities in Europe. Enjoy a cold beer and a delicious dinner inside the 3 km of defensive ramparts…
200 km / 4h15
Breathtaking motorcycle day on the little and deserted back roads of South of France. By the evening, visit the picturesque medieval town of La Couvertoirade, nestled in the heart of the wild Causse du Larzac…
200 km / 4h30
Your motorcycle day starts with a breathtaking ride through the Cirque de Navacelles. Enjoy the winding roads of the Cevennes National Park, part of the UNESCO World Heritage. Stunning ride through the breathtaking and dramatic Tarn Gorges. There are several attractive villages in scenic locations along the route that are worth a visit including the picturesque medieval town of Sainte-Enimie…
260 km / 5h30
Enjoy the motorbike ride on the Ardeche Gorges‘ scenic drive and its numerous lookout points offering breathtaking views over the Gorges ! Cross the Rhone Valley and ride through the stunning vineyards region around the mythical Mont Ventoux…
180 km / 3h45
Ride the legendary road of the Tour de France up the Mont Ventoux, roof of Provence with its height of 1,912m. Enjoy your motorcycle day through the gorgeous Provence‘s roads and landscapes. At the end of the ride, borrow the mythical Col du Rousset, door of the Vercors in the Occidental Alps…
190 km / 4h15
This amazing final day through the Vercors Range will delight the greedy rider that needs sensations. You will borrow the vertiginous and stunning Combe Laval road that offers exceptional views before heading back to Aix-les-Bains ! WHAT A TRIP!
breakfast and transfers
All good things must come to an end… See you next time!
The daily riding kilometres are approximate distances and may vary.
Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Tour prices
May to October
| Price/person | Rider in double room |
 SV 650 / CB 500 X |
€2,150 |
 Suzuki Vstrom 650 |
€2,290 |
 Suzuki Vstrom 1000 |
€2,490 |
 BMW R 1250 GS |
€2,790 |
 Own bike |
€1,290 |
| Passenger in double room | Single room supplement |
€1,190 |
€500 |
Included services
Included services :
Services not included :
Options
Customize this tour
Luxury hotels upgrade
on request
| Price/person | Rider in double room |
SV 650 / CB 500 X |
€3,750 |
Suzuki Vstrom 650 |
€3,890 |
Suzuki Vstrom 1000 |
€4,090 |
BMW R 1250 GS |
€4,390 |
Own bike |
€2,850 |
| Passenger in double room | Single room supplement |
€2,390 |
€500 |
Included services
Included services :
Services not included :
Options
Luxury hotels upgrade
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