From Catalonia to Navarra via Aragon
CHF2,200.00
Who has never dreamed of castles, secret passages, deserts? A beautiful circuit between Catalonia and Aragon via Navarre.
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Conditions:
- Group of 2 to 4 people
- Minimum height: 1.60 m
- Maximum load on the bike: 120 kg
- From 16 years old.
Weeks: March 22nd to 29th, 2025 – March 29th to April 5th, 2025
8-day version:
- Day 1 – Welcome in Barcelona by your guide Josep and transfer to a beautiful accommodation not far from the city of Mont Blanc. Installation at the hotel where we will spend 4 nights of calm and serenity. Adjustment of the bikes then aperitif to get in the mood… Dinner at the hotel.
- Day 2 – Departure from the hotel by bike and visit the city of Mont Blanc, a fortified medieval city with a wine tasting stop, then meal and return through the vineyards and the castle of Milmanda. 30 km tour. Dinner at the hotel.
- Day 3 – Departure from the hotel by minibus towards the village of Guimerà in the Riu Corb valley, then a journey of about 20 km with different views of the watchtowers followed by a break for a typical regional dish. Return to the hotel and free end of the afternoon with the possibility of visiting the Poblet Monastery, an abbey of the Cistercian order from the year 1150 (12th century). Dinner at the monastery.
- Day 4 – Departure from the hotel by minibus towards the village of Albarca, then we take the bikes for a long descent towards Cornudella de Montsant, world-famous for its vineyards then a visit to the beautiful village of Siurana, about 25 km away. Tapas aperitif in an extraordinary oil mill. Guided tour and explanation of the production of olive oil. Dinner at the hotel.
- Day 5 – Transfer to the Castle of Loarre where we will stay the next 3 nights in accommodation not far from Loarre. Visit of the Castle and return to the hotel for aperitif and dinner.
- Day 6 – Departure from the village of Loarre for a 30 km bike ride to the Mirador de los Buitres then return to the guesthouse with spectacular views of the valley. Dinner at the inn.
- Day 7 – 1 hour transfer to the Bardenas desert. Final 35 km tour in the Bardenas desert. Picnic in a timeless environment then return to the inn where we will have our last dinner.
- Day 8 – Breakfast then transfer to Barcelona for the return.
PS: If you come by car or have your own bikes, please contact us.
Level 2 for electric trekking bike: 20-50 km per day depending on the profile. Elevation gain, max 500 m accumulated over the day.
A slightly sporty person who rides a bike fairly regularly but in a relaxed manner. Have balance on a bike, go out once a week, know how to brake on gravel paths.
The price includes:
- Rental of an electric trekking bike
- Rental of a helmet and safety equipment
- 20L waterproof Altus brand bike bags
- Transfers from Barcelona to the lodge and back
- Internal transfers between lodges and excursion locations
- Various wine tastings
- Visit and tastings at the oil mill
- Supervision by a Spanish, French and English speaking guide
- Full board for the entire duration of the trip (except lunch in Barcelona).
- Mineral water for lunch and dinner at the restaurant
- 3 and 4 star accommodation
- Driver services
- Entrance to sites included in the program
- Group pharmacy
The price does not include:
- International flights
- Airport taxes
- Insurance, repatriation assistance
- Wines or other drinks for lunch and dinner at the restaurant
- Visits to museums, monuments and sites not included in the program
- Additional travel related to a change in the program due to weather
- All personal expenses
By booking one of our activities, the customer confirms having read and accepted the following conditions:
- The company ‘ANIMA BIKES Sàrl’, in the person of its legal representative Mr Josep M. Gorgues Pont, whose registered office is at Chemin de la Violette 8, 1030 Bussigny, Switzerland, and Mobiliere liability insurance no. G-17496880, offers the following activities:
- Organisation of tourist and sports excursions on trekking or mountain bikes;
- Hire of electric trekking bikes;
- Hire of helmets and safety equipment;
- Altus waterproof 20L bike bags;
- Tasting of 3 wines at the Domaine des Biolles in Founex;
Guiding service; - Transport of people and bikes with shuttle bus and trailer to the start of the tour when necessary.
- The company ‘ANIMA BIKES Sàrl’, in carrying out the proposed activities, holds the diploma of Mountain Bike Guides from the Accademia Nazionale di Mountain Bike, in possession of the professional and psycho-physical requirements necessary to guarantee the safety of the clients.
- In order to carry out the proposed excursions, the customer must have good cycling skills, suitable psycho-physical conditions and equipment suitable for carrying out the proposed activities.
- The company ‘ANIMA BIKES Sàrl’ requires each customer to have Civil Liability (CL) insurance in the event of a dispute with others and with the equipment (bicycle) as well as Accident insurance in order to be protected in the event of an accident.
- The customer acknowledges that he/she is of the minimum age to ride an electric bicycle. The minimum age for riding an electric bike is 14 with an M licence (moped). From the age of 16 without a licence.
- The customer is entirely responsible for the equipment hired, as well as for any damage or injury it may cause, from the moment it is collected until it is returned. The maximum load of a bicycle is 120 kg.
- The customer undertakes to return the rented equipment in perfect working order and acknowledges that he/she alone is responsible for any damage caused during use of the equipment during the rental period, from pick-up to return.
- In the event of loss, theft, total or partial destruction, repair or replacement of parts, the costs will be invoiced to the hirer.
- The company ‘ANIMA BIKES Sàrl’ provides and recommends the use of a helmet, it also requires appropriate clothing for all weather conditions and technical difficulties.
- The company ‘ANIMA BIKES Sàrl’ provides the customer with all the information necessary to tackle the proposed routes, informs about the safety standards to be respected and, finally, if necessary, can integrate the necessary safety equipment.
- The activities offered by ‘ANIMA BIKES Sàrl’ may take place in a risky environment. The responsibility of the company ‘ANIMA BIKES Sàrl’ is to inform how, despite the adoption of all the measures mentioned above to ensure the safety of participants in excursions, in this environment the risk cannot be eliminated.
- Clients who intend to take part in the activities offered by ‘ANIMA BIKES Sàrl’ must follow the instructions provided by the guide(s).
‘ANIMA BIKES Sàrl’ reserves the right to take photographs and to publish them but will warn the customer before the excursion or the stay. If the customer refuses to be photographed, he/she must mention this before the service.
Once the customer has booked an activity on the ‘ANIMA BIKES Sàrl’ website, the customer will receive instructions relating to this activity, including in particular: the requirements necessary to carry out the booked activity (physical condition, equipment, insurance, etc.), information on the risks associated with the booked activity, instructions and information on the proposed itineraries.
Prior to departure, participants must also provide their DNI, failing which they will not be able to take part in the activity.