The Pyrenees Mountain Biking
Do you like adventure sports? Are you biking enthusiasts who like to be out in the sun and ride the bike? Do you like mountains? If the answer to any of the questions is yes, you should travel to Spain to enjoy one of the best mountain biking experiences in the world. The beautiful clean and green mountains will give you the adrenaline rush that you always wanted to enjoy, sitting on a bike.
The season to tour:
Between March and November, venture into the Pyrenees mountain biking. The ski resorts of Formigal, Cerler Panticosa Javalambre, Valdelinares and their surroundings have arranged several tours for cycling, provided there is no snow.
Tours in spring and autumn:
These tours are open from 26th of March to 30th of June and 1st of September to 30th of November. They are: –
Giro del Montsec which is around 111 kilometers, two or three days are needed to complete it. On your way you will cross three mountain passes, admire spectacular views and cross several inhabited villages.
Giro Isabana: its 110 miles and elevation of approximately 3000 meters require good physical strength. It is a circuit of cultural interest since it allows you to discover the geological heritage of Ribagorza.
On your way you will see old abandoned farms. To cover the entire route, two or three days are needed.
Ribagorza Grand Tour: the combination of the two previous circuits can form a total of 240 km. It is recommended to spend two to five days for it. Here the most interesting points are the peak of Morrón Güel (1406 meters) and views of the Sierra de Sis.
Summer Tours:
These tours open from May 28th to October 12th are as follows:
Turbón Tour: This 110 km route takes both paths, several cantonal sections of roads and trails. Across the region Ribagorza around the massif Turbón, this is an exciting sports challenge, it is recommended to perform it in two days.
Pirin Epic Trail: its descents and steep climbs in the heart of the Pyrenees make it increasingly difficult.
A total of 235 miles across regions and Ribagorza Sobrarbe, it is advisable to cover it between three and five days. Tena-Xtrem Pro / Lite: along about 110 kilometers, it has two variants. The “Pro” is an extremely difficult road, a challenge for even the most experienced, the “Lite” or small Tena road is itself a goal within reach of good “bikers”.