Since I've shipped my KTM 690 from San Francisco to France in June 2021, I took the opportunity to organize a few rides. Here is the one to the Spanish Pyrenees with my nephew Vincent on his KTM 1290 and Ulysse on his KTM 790.
In dark orange, the itinerary of the 6-day trip
On for new adventures with 2 great companions
The beautiful city of Olite in the Navarre province
First day, first issue
Approaching the scenic part of the Bardenas Desert
Ulysse in front of the Cabezo de las Cortinillas
We always ride slowly in these narrow streets
Camping by the river, in Murillo de Gállego
Vincent, at sunset
Typical Spanish dinner
And typical breakfast with bread & tomatoes
View on the town of Riglos by impressive cliffs
Parque Natural de la Sierra y los Cañones de Guara
Yellow flowers everywhere
Riding on the edge of Parque Natural de la Sierra y los Cañones de Guara
Camping by the Ambalse del Grado
It's a beautiful lake
The Ambalse del Grado water had the perfect temperature
Beautiful town of Aínsa-Sobrarbe for breakfast
Aínsa-Sobrarbe
It was not easy at times
Bridge on the Esera river
Castillo de Fantova
There is always some maintenance issues when riding off-road
The medieval bridge of Graus-Viella
Graus-Viella
The roads are fantastic for riding motorcycles
View of the Fórnol village
Ulysse loves these refreshing breaks!
In Andorra, just south of Parc Natural de la Valle de Sorteny
View from our hotel in Sispony, Andorra
Sadly, Ulysse is leaving us tomorrow
The beautiful city of Olite in the Navarre province
Approaching the scenic part of the Bardenas Desert
Ulysse in front of the Cabezo de las Cortinillas
Camping by the river, in Murillo de Gállego
View on the town of Riglos by impressive cliffs
Riding on the edge of Parque Natural de la Sierra y los Cañones de Guara
Riding on the edge of Parque Natural de la Sierra y los Cañones de Guara
Riding on the edge of Parque Natural de la Sierra y los Cañones de Guara
Camping by the Ambalse del Grado
The Ambalse del Grado water had the perfect temperature
Beautiful town of Aínsa-Sobrarbe for breakfast
Aínsa-Sobrarbe
Bridge on the Esera river
Castillo de Fantova
The medieval bridge of Graus-Viella
View of the Fórnol village
Ulysse loves these refreshing breaks!
In Andorra, just south of Parc Natural de la Vall de Sorteny
After a night in Andorra we had to leave Ulysse who got back to work. Vincent and I started the day by the most spectacular section of the trip! At the border, going back to Spain, we went down the road after the Col de cabus. It's the entrance of the Alt Pirineu Natural Park and the views were breathtaking from the very start.
Peaceful wild horses, in this preserved place
Reaching the very small Tor village at the bottom of the valley
Soon after passing Alins, Vincent's front wheel hit a rock and lost its air. Here he is trying to bend back the rim.
View on the remote Escart village
We kept climbing until we reached the Pedres Blanques pass and the view opened to a scenery made fantastic by a stormy weather
We only had cows, horses and sheep as companions
The sensation of infinite space and remoteness was exhilarating
Unreal 🤩
Last picture of this magical moment
Getting towards the Aragon Province and the French Pyrénées
Cañon del Vellos
Monte Perdido National Park
Postcard style to end this week-long trip in the Pyrénées
