The Pyrenees Extreme (4PE2603)

Pyrenäen Extreme (4PE2603)

05 Sep 2026

/Henning Sewöster

Welcome to the Pyrenees Extreme! Welcome to a place where every road tells a story and every corner leads to another unforgettable view. Welcome to one of Europe’s greatest motorcycle playgrounds! Paradise? Absolutely. And not just once—again and again. The Pyrenees are a dream come true for riders who crave endless twisties, spectacular mountain passes, and breathtaking scenery that never seems to end. Over the next eight days, we will lead our adventurous crew on an epic journey through one of the most exciting riding regions in Europe. Together we’ll cover around 2,200 kilometers, starting in Badalona, heading all the way to Pamplona, and back again, weaving across the Spanish and French border countless times as we chase the best roads the mountains have to offer. Towering peaks, deep gorges, remote villages, perfect asphalt, and countless unforgettable moments are waiting around every bend. This isn’t just another motorcycle tour—it’s an adventure you’ll remember long after the engines have gone silent. If you’ve ever wondered whether the Pyrenees deserve a place on your riding bucket list, follow our blog over the next few days. We think you’ll have your answer before the journey is over. And this time, even the weather forecast might be a little too good. With temperatures expected to reach up to 36°C (97°F) in the shade, this is going to be one seriously hot ride through the Pyrenees. Plenty of sunshine, plenty of twisties—and probably plenty of water stops along the way. Right now, we’re excited to meet our international group of riders. Andre is joining us from Canada. Cynthia, Lenny, Damian, Bryn and Bill are coming from the United States, while Carlos, José and Daniel are representing Mexico. Three countries, one international crew, seven riding days, around 2,400 kilometers and some of the best motorcycle roads Europe has to offer. The mountains are calling, the bikes are ready, and so are we. Let’s ride!

or “Ten against the heat” The adventure has officially begun! The Pyrenees Extreme is underway—and what a start it has been! Yesterday we told our riders that we’d probably ride somewhere around 30,000 curves during the next eight days. Judging by today’s route, we might actually have underestimated that number. Barely had we left the Mediterranean behind when the roads transformed into an endless ribbon of perfectly flowing bends. The climb towards the spectacular Monastery of Montserrat immediately set the tone for the week ahead. Fast sweepers, tight hairpins and breathtaking scenery combined to create one of those roads where every rider forgets about time and simply enjoys the moment. A quick coffee overlooking the dramatic rock formations gave everyone the chance to soak in the atmosphere before we continued our journey. After all, with almost 380 kilometers on today’s schedule, the adventure was only just beginning. The Pyrenees had another surprise waiting for us—and this time, it was the heat. The day was unbelievably hot. Even on the higher mountain passes, where we had hoped to find some relief, the onboard thermometers climbed as high as 40°C (104°F). Water quickly became our best friend—not only for drinking, but also for cooling our bodies from the outside. Every opportunity to soak our shirts, necks and arms was gratefully accepted. Despite the extreme temperatures, our group found its rhythm from the very first miles. Different nationalities, different riding styles—but somehow it already feels like we’ve been travelling together for much longer than just one day. Around lunchtime we reached the mighty Fortress of Cardona, located in one of the oldest salt mining areas, where salt has been extracted for well over a thousand years. And then came the real highlight. Passes like Coll de Jou and Coll de Boixols reminded us why riders from all over the world dream of the Pyrenees. Endless sequences of perfectly cambered corners, almost no traffic, spectacular mountain scenery and asphalt that seems to have been built exclusively for motorcycles. It was impossible to wipe the smiles from inside our helmets—even though the heat made every kilometer more demanding. The day was long, hot and physically exhausting. But after an excellent dinner, everyone finally fell into bed—tired, happy and already looking forward to the next day’s adventure. If today is only the opening chapter, we can hardly imagine what the coming days have in store. The bikes are cooling down, the riders are recovering, and tomorrow another incredible day of riding lies ahead. Stay tuned… Henning

The Day We Will Never Forget Every motorcycle tour has that one day. The day that, long after the tour is over, everyone still talks about. The day where every single corner seems to be perfectly placed, the weather finally plays along, the roads are almost empty and everything simply falls into place. Today was exactly that day. Over the next 330 kilometres, we experienced what can only be described as motorcycle heaven. Endless curves, breathtaking scenery, perfectly flowing mountain roads and—almost unbelievably—hardly any traffic. Sometimes it felt as though the entire mountain range had been reserved exclusively for our group. Our first masterpiece of the day was the magnificent Port de Pailhères, rising to 2,001 metres. The climb itself is enjoyable, winding gently through a quiet valley without revealing what is waiting above. Then, almost without warning, the summit opens up and presents one of the most spectacular panoramas in the entire Pyrenees, stretching towards Andorra. And just when you think it can’t get any better, the descent begins. A wonderfully narrow, twisting mountain road snakes its way downhill, demanding your full attention while rewarding every perfectly chosen line through the corners. It is one of those roads you wish would never end. Or so we thought. Because later that day we reached what was, without question, the highlight of the entire tour. Collada de Toses. If there is a definition of a perfect motorcycle road, this pass comes incredibly close. Fast sweepers, technical bends, flawless rhythm and almost no traffic whatsoever. The kilometres disappeared almost too quickly because every rider wanted just one more corner… and then another. If you asked our bunch of adventurous riders whether they’d like to turn around and ride the entire pass again, the answer would probably come before you’d even finished asking the question. Absolutely. Without hesitation. The roads connecting these famous passes were hardly any less impressive. They flowed effortlessly through forests, valleys and mountainsides, making today’s route feel like one continuous highlight rather than a collection of individual roads. Throughout the day we crossed the border between France and Spain more than once, almost without noticing. One moment we were climbing through the French Pyrenees, the next we were carving our way across the Spanish side before finally ending the day back in Spain, where our final overnight stop awaited us. As the engines fell silent outside the hotel, there was a feeling shared by everyone. This had been something special. In fact, for me, it was the best riding day of the entire tour. Tonight’s dinner conversation is already easy to predict. There won’t be much discussion about the weather, the hotels or tomorrow’s route. There will only be one topic. Those incredible roads. See you tomorrow for our final riding day. Henning

The Final Chapter Every great adventure eventually reaches its final page. Today was ours. As we packed our bikes one last time and rolled away from Maçanet de Cabrenys, there was that familiar mix of emotions every rider knows at the end of a memorable tour. Part of us was looking forward to the final ride, while another part wished the journey could simply continue. The Pyrenees, however, had one last gift waiting for us. Almost immediately after leaving the hotel, we found ourselves on another spectacular mountain road. Smooth asphalt, flowing curves and beautiful scenery made for the perfect start to our final riding day. It was the kind of road that reminded us once again…the Pyrenees are a league of their own. And the mountains weren’t finished with us yet. The final day delivered everything we had come to love over the past week: endless corners, quiet backroads, charming villages and breathtaking landscapes. Every kilometre seemed determined to make saying goodbye just a little bit harder. Looking back over the last eight days, one thing is beyond doubt. When we jokingly promised 30,000 curves at the beginning of the tour… we weren’t exaggerating after all. If anything, we may even have underestimated them. Eventually, every mountain road comes to an end. For the final stretch back to Badalona, we exchanged twisting passes for country roads, giving everyone a little time to reflect on an unforgettable week in the saddle. Thousands of curves. Hundreds of smiles. New friendships. Countless unforgettable moments. For me, guiding this incredible group through the Pyrenees has been an absolute pleasure. Watching riders from different countries become one team over the course of the week is always one of the most rewarding parts of our job. During our farewell dinner, the conversations quickly turned away from saying goodbye and towards one simple question: “Where are we riding together next?” To us, that’s probably the greatest compliment a tour guide can receive. To every rider who joined us on this Pyrenees Extreme adventure—thank you for your enthusiasm, your trust, your great spirit and, above all, for sharing these unforgettable roads with us. Until we meet again… Keep the rubber side down, and we’ll see you on the next adventure. Henning