TRANS-PYRENEES BY MOTORCYCLE: THE GREAT PYRENEES CROSSING
From French summits to Spanish canyons, an unforgettable crossing
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THE TOUR AT A GLANCE
Next departure: Friday 18 June 2027 to Friday 25 June 2027. Start: near Perpignan — Finish: near Perpignan. Registration documents and booking are in French: if you need help, email us at monkeyprorider@gmail.com.
8 DAYS
Accommodation and meals included
APPROX. 1,410 KM
Back roads only
170 TO 270 KM
Per riding stage
PASSENGER SEAT
Passengers welcome, 1 seat available behind the guide
FROM 8 PEOPLE
Guaranteed departure, in a small group
FROM 300 CC
With sufficient riding experience
INCLUDED
Professional guide, all accommodation, breakfasts, lunches (restaurants or picnics) and dinners
€1,280
1 rider + 1 motorcycle. Membership card required.
NEXT DEPARTURES
Friday 18 June 2027 to Friday 25 June 2027
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS
Departure is guaranteed from 8 participants
You can book this destination privately with an existing group (friends, club, dealership...). A quotation is then issued according to the number of participants
Start : near Perpignan
Bonus: We always meet on the evening before the first riding day, so everyone has time to arrive without stress. The tour price therefore includes this first night, a chance to get to know each other.
Finish : near Perpignan
Extra bonus: We part on the last day of the tour after breakfast. The tour price therefore includes a final night, so everyone can ride home calmly and well rested during the day.
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE TOUR
Choosing us means opting for a turnkey motorcycle tour, an adventure led by a professional guide, carefully selected routes, quality accommodation, a friendly small-group atmosphere and the certainty of an authentic experience on the finest roads. Whether you ride an adventure bike, roadster, tourer or custom, our tours are designed to combine riding pleasure, discovery and safety.
Approx. 1,410 KM
Professional guide
from 300 cc with experience
Departure from 8 people
Pillion passengers welcome,
1 seat available behind the guide
All accommodation included
Breakfasts included
Lunches included (restaurants or picnics)
Dinners included
NO. OF DAYS
Experienced professional guide
All our tours are led by a qualified professional guide who knows the routes, the panoramic roads and the finest sites inside out. You ride with complete confidence while enjoying the best routes.
Accommodation and meals included
For maximum comfort, all the accommodation and meals in the programme are included in your tour. All you have to do is enjoy the road and the scenery.
Passengers welcome
Our tours are open to riders and passengers alike. Whether you travel alone or two-up, you get the same welcome and the same support.
A seat available behind the guide
A seat is always available behind the guide throughout the tour for a passenger travelling without their own rider. (Except OFF-ROAD tours)
Open from 300 cc
Our tours are open to all motorcycles from 300 cc, subject to sufficient riding experience. Safety and a well-matched group come first.
Small groups for a better experience
Departures are guaranteed from 8 participants. We deliberately keep groups small to ensure a friendly atmosphere, a suitable pace and personal support.
Tailor-made formulas for a VIP group
Like this tour, or interested in another destination? Contact us: we can organise your trip and guide you to the destination of your choice. Exclusive VIP formula for existing groups of 5 people or more. Contact us for a study of the destination, possible dates and a personalised quotation.
We are #ROULEURS – riders at heart. The #MONKEYPRORIDER tour concept is all about riding, bends and scenery. We make very few visits to castles, museums or heritage sites... Make sure you can ride about 250 to 300 km a day, several days in a row. Back roads only. Our pace and riding method allow most riders to take part, but too low a riding level could hold the group back and make it difficult to finish the stages in a reasonable time.
NOT INCLUDED
Fuel
Souvenirs
Personal expenses
Tolls and parking
Travel to/from the start
So that you can keep a precise control of your budget, the following are not included in the tour price:
The motorcycle and consumables
Fuel.
Extra costs such as parking and tolls.
Personal expenses.
Souvenirs.
Travel costs to reach the starting point or return home.
Any service, activity or option not expressly mentioned in the tour description.
WHAT PARTICIPANTS SAY
SERGE R. ★★★★★ - Google review - 3 June 2026 -
Great atmosphere, beautiful roads, lovely accommodation and great food too – hard to beat 🧐😇. The Monkey tours are top, top 👍👍 (translated from French)
ALAIN P. ★★★★★ - Google review - 3 June 2026 -
I have taken part in Sunday rides, done 2 three-day trips and 1 one-week tour. Every time everything went well: a good atmosphere, friendliness and the joy of riding all together, safely. Don't hesitate, come along, you won't be disappointed. (translated from French)
MICHEL B. ★★★★★ - Google review - 10 September 2025 -
A first for me with Monkeyprorider: I rode the Route des Grandes Alpes in August and can only congratulate the organisation – a superb job on the routes, the accommodation and a great atmosphere, and above all a maestro, Thierry, as our guide. A superb experience and surely one of my best trips. (translated from French)
ANDRÉ M. ★★★★★ - Google review - 12 August 2025 -
A great group with fabulous organisation, whether for Sunday rides, weekend rides or even tours.
I've just ridden the RGA, the Route des Grandes Alpes. With a small group, a great atmosphere and good company. Our organiser and guide Thierry did flawless work. Everything was perfect. Don't hesitate to go on these tours. You can't be disappointed.
I'm going again as soon as I can. (translated from French)
KARINE B. ★★★★★ - Google review - 18 May 2025 -
Our small group of riders from different backgrounds rode in unison. We all made progress.
We discovered wonderful landscapes, and the organisation was top-notch. Rooms, meals, picnics... We were spoilt by the weather and enjoyed local dishes. Top for me!! (translated from French)
JEAN L. ★★★★★ - Google review - 16 October 2025 -
WHAT MAKES THIS TOUR SPECIAL
Everyone at their own pace, with the "drop-off" system
Routes for riders: bends come first
The #MONKEYPRORIDER atmosphere
Small groups
Riding tips
Our tours for riders are designed to offer an authentic, friendly experience suited to all levels. Everyone can ride at their own pace, without pressure, while enjoying the guide's support and exchanges with the other participants. Throughout the route, everyone shares their experience, riding tips and passion for motorcycles, creating a real group dynamic. We only run small groups to ensure a warm atmosphere, better cohesion and more flexibility on the road. This friendliness is part of the #MONKEYPRORIDER DNA and contributes to the recognised, much-appreciated atmosphere of our motorcycle road trips. Whether you are an experienced rider or a traveller looking for new adventures, you will find a human experience as rich as the landscapes you ride through.
PROGRAMME OF THE PYRENEES MOTORCYCLE TOUR
LINK RIDE - OPTIONAL 2 EXTRA DAYS - APPROX. 400 KM - CÉVENNES AND TARN
We meet on the first evening at the accommodation near Alès, in the Gard. We cross the Cévennes on the area's iconic roads and head for the Tarn and its gorges, famous among riders. Later in the day we reach the Haut-Languedoc plateau, where we stay near Saint-Affrique. Then we cross the Haut-Languedoc plateau and head south through the Minervois and the Corbières regional nature park. We join the tour group in the evening at the accommodation.
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DAY 1 - 0 KM - WELCOME IN PERPIGNAN
We meet on the first evening at the accommodation near Perpignan. A chance to get to know each other over drinks and dinner in a friendly setting. A quick check on the week ahead is made.
DAY 2 - APPROX. 270 KM - GALAMUS, MONT-LOUIS, PAILHÈRES
Breakfast and safety briefing at the start of the adventure. The plan is to cross the Pyrenees via the finest spots. We start the day with the Galamus gorges, a little rocky gem. Then the day takes us past many points of interest, such as Mont-Louis and the Col de Pailhères. We reach the evening's accommodation in the Ariège Pyrenees nature park.
DAY 3 - APPROX. 250 KM - PEYRESOURDE AND PORTILLON
The day alternates small, winding mountain roads and flowing sections with magnificent views. We cross no fewer than 4 passes as well as the Spanish border. The Col de Peyresourde and the Col du Portillon are among the highlights. The guide will take you along a shortcut that is as surprising as it is sensational: a narrow one-way road that feels like a secret passage…… surprise!!
DAY 4 - APPROX. 170 KM - SHORT STAGE ON THE SPANISH SIDE
This day is all about rest. The distance is reduced so we can recover a little. We stay on the Spanish side, heading for the Valles Occidentales nature park. A chance to ride through some magnificent valleys and stop in picturesque villages such as Ansó. A few technical roads and twisty sections round off the day in Navarre, where we reach our accommodation.
DAY 5 - APPROX. 270 KM - MARIE-BLANQUE, SOULOR, AUBISQUE
A great day of passes, heading for the most famous spots in the Pyrenees. We ride well-known names from the Tour de France: the Col de Marie-Blanque, the Col du Soulor, the Col d'Aubisque – we cross all the high points of this mountain range. We reach our accommodation in the Lavedan, the south-western part of Bigorre.
DAY 6 - APPROX. 260 KM - ASPIN AND TOURMALET
The passes aren't over yet. Today we keep ticking off famous names such as the Col d'Aspin and the Tourmalet. Another day full of twisty roads, hairpins and beautiful views. We cross the border one last time into Spain to enjoy some very unusual but extremely welcoming accommodation. You will discover that Spain also has a real local architectural history.
DAY 7 - APPROX. 190 KM - RIPOLL AND PRATS-DE-MOLLO
The last riding day, and not the least interesting for a rider. We stay on the Spanish side as long as possible to enjoy winding mountain roads and beautiful scenery. We pass through Ripoll, a chance for a short walk in this town steeped in history. We return to France through the Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste nature reserve to reach the last accommodation of the tour, near Amélie-les-Bains.
DAY 8 - 0 KM - END OF THE TOUR
A friendly breakfast and the group says goodbye. End of the tour
Depending on the season, hotel availability or the number of people registered (and their riding level), some constraints may require the guide to change the routes and/or overnight stops. The guide alone decides what is needed to keep to the timing, make the most of the planned stops and ensure the overall comfort of the group. These changes cannot be disputed.
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WHY CHOOSE THIS GUIDED MOTORCYCLE TOUR IN FRANCE?
Our motorcycle road trips are designed to offer an authentic, friendly travel experience suited to all levels. Everyone can ride at their own pace, without pressure, while enjoying the guide's support and exchanges with the other participants. Throughout the route, everyone shares their experience, riding tips and passion for motorcycles, creating a real group dynamic. We only run small groups to ensure a warm atmosphere, better cohesion and more flexibility on the road. This friendliness is part of the #MONKEYPRORIDER DNA and contributes to the recognised, much-appreciated atmosphere of our motorcycle road trips. Whether you are an experienced rider or a traveller looking for new adventures, you will find a human experience as rich as the landscapes you ride through.
PAYMENT METHODS
Bank transfer. Download the registration form and send it back to us. Our bank details are on the last page of the document.
RECOMMENDED
By card – secure remote payment. Download the registration form and contact us so we can prepare the payment link.
By cheque (French bank accounts). Download the registration form and send it back to us with your cheque(s).
CANCELLATION / REPATRIATION OPTION: #MONKEYPRORIDER recommends that you take out additional cover with a specialist provider such as Allianz Travel, AXA Assistance or Europ Assistance (non-exhaustive list, check online).
RECOMMENDED FOR REMOTE CARD PAYMENT: check with your bank. Some card packages include cancellation and repatriation cover.
All the terms of the travel contract are in the TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE (in French)
HOW MUCH DOES THIS PYRENEES MOTORCYCLE TOUR COST?*
YOU MUST BE A MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION BEFORE THE TOUR STARTS***
Link ride option - 2 extra days - 1 person: €320 / 2 people: €589
1 rider** + 1 motorcycle: €1,280
1 couple, 1 motorcycle** (-8%): €2,355
1 couple, 2 motorcycles** (-8%): €2,355
Passenger alone: €1,280
Payment in instalments possible. Balance due 30 days before departure
*The contribution to costs is used to pay service providers, hotels, restaurants, the guide's costs and fee, and all expenses related to the tour. Depending on the costs incurred, a balance may remain with the association, helping to fund its treasury, carry out projects and/or cover its fixed costs. The association is non-profit and makes no profit. **Solo riders share twin, triple or quadruple rooms depending on the accommodation. Couples have a double bed. Some special accommodation (mountain huts, ferry…) provides single beds and/or shared rooms for everyone. ***Tours are open to members only.
REGISTER FOR THE TOUR – GET THE REGISTRATION FORM
HOW TO FILL IN THE REGISTRATION FORM (IN FRENCH):
Fill in every page without exception. Tick all the necessary boxes. Initial each page. The date and signature are required at the end of the form. All pages must be returned. Any incomplete form and/or missing page will make the registration invalid.
For instalment payments, write down the amounts paid each month, as well as the deposit in the corresponding month. This registration form serves as the travel contract. Need help with the form in French? Email us at monkeyprorider@gmail.com.
PREPARING YOUR TRANS-PYRENEES MOTORCYCLE TOUR: THE GUIDE'S TIPS
The Trans-Pyrenees by motorcycle crosses the Pyrenees between France and Spain, from the great passes to forgotten little roads. A magnificent adventure that needs a little preparation: here is our advice. It complements the briefing your qualified guide gives every morning before setting off.
Plan for mountain weather
In the Pyrenees, fog and rain can appear within minutes on a pass. Keep your rain gear close at hand and your visor clean: seeing well and being seen makes all the difference.
Watch out for livestock
Cows, horses and sheep often graze freely at altitude and cross the road without warning. Slow down when approaching herds and don't use your horn.
Have your papers ready for Spain
The tour crosses back and forth over the border: bring your ID, the motorcycle's registration document and an insurance certificate valid in the countries you ride through.
GO FURTHER
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Prepare well (articles in French): read our articles on reading a mountain road on a motorcycle, how to prepare a multi-day motorcycle trip and 12 rules for group riding.
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Gain confidence before the tour: our advanced road riding course works on vision, lines and braking on the road.
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Get a feel for the atmosphere before you go: join an association ride from Montpellier, Nîmes or Béziers, then join the #MONKEYPRORIDER association (in French).
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Other destinations: also discover the Andalusia motorcycle road trip, the Cantal, Tarn and Cévennes motorcycle tour or all our guided motorcycle tours in France and Europe.
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Who is your guide? Meet Thierry Troadec and the #MONKEYPRORIDER team.
TRANS-PYRENEES BY MOTORCYCLE: YOUR QUESTIONS
What level do I need for this Trans-Pyrenees motorcycle tour?
You need to be able to ride about 250 to 300 km a day, several days in a row, exclusively on back roads. The tour is open from 300 cc, with sufficient riding experience. To arrive confident, our advanced riding course is excellent preparation.
How many kilometres, and where does the tour start?
The route covers about 1,410 km. Start: near Perpignan, finish: near Perpignan. We meet on the evening before the first riding day, so you can arrive without stress and get to know each other.
Can I bring a passenger?
Yes, passengers are welcome. There is even a seat behind the guide for a passenger travelling without their own rider.
Do I need to be a member of the association?
Yes. Tours are open to members only: membership of the #MONKEYPRORIDER association is required before departure. You can get your membership card online (in French).
What is included in the price?
All accommodation, breakfasts, lunches (restaurants or picnics) and dinners are included. Fuel, tolls, parking, personal expenses and travel to the starting point are at your own expense.
When is the next departure?
The next departure is scheduled from Friday 18 June 2027 to Friday 25 June 2027. Departure is guaranteed from 8 participants.
How many kilometres do we ride each day?
The riding stages range from 170 to 270 km, exclusively on back roads.
How much does the tour cost and how do I pay?
The contribution is €1,280 for 1 rider + 1 motorcycle, €2,355 for 1 couple on 1 motorcycle, €2,355 for 1 couple on 2 motorcycles and €1,280 for a passenger alone. Payment is by bank transfer, remote card payment or cheque. Payment in instalments is possible; the balance is due 30 days before departure.
Can the programme change?
Yes. Depending on the season, hotel availability, the number of participants and their riding level, the guide may adapt the routes or overnight stops to keep to the timing and ensure the group's comfort.
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Prepare your motorcycle road trip well
Before setting off on this tour, take a few minutes to read our advice (in French): how to prepare a multi-day motorcycle trip and 15 mistakes riders make before a big road trip. Not sure whether to travel alone or with a group? Our article travelling alone or choosing an organised group tour helps you make the right choice.
Want to feel more at ease on winding roads before you go? Discover our advanced road riding course, on your own motorcycle, and find all our destinations on the guided motorcycle tours page.