What to expect?
The first day begins directly from the same camping where travelers arrive after the journey. Once leaving the campsite, the trail immediately sets the tone for the days ahead.
The opening section follows accessible gravel and loose stone roads, with occasional puddles along the way. This part of the route serves as a smooth warm‑up, allowing riders to get accustomed to the terrain.
As the route progresses, elevation increases steadily, and the surroundings gradually shift toward a more mountainous character, offering the first hints of the Pyrenees atmosphere. In the open areas, it is common to encounter cows and goats on the trails, adding to the authentic rural feel of the region.
Near the French border, the track passes through vineyards, creating a striking contrast with the rocky terrain and offering a scenic interlude before the route becomes more demanding again.
The final offroad stretch of the day is one of the notable highlights of the entire trip. This section features: colourful wildflowers along the trail, rocky terrain requiring precise handling & one of the more technical segments of the route
After navigating this challenging part, the trail descends toward an old monastery, a peaceful and atmospheric point marking the end of the offroad riding. From there, it is only a short ride back to the same camping, where the day concludes and preparations for the next stage can begin.
Accomodation 1
Camping Vell Emporda
Camping Vell Empordà is located in the quiet countryside of the Empordà region, surrounded by vineyards and open fields. The campsite offers more than two hundred plots with electricity, flat ground, and shaded areas, making it a practical base for travelers arriving from abroad. Modern sanitary buildings with hot showers and clean facilities are spread across the grounds.
For those who prefer fixed accommodation, the campsite provides several options, including furnished Glamping Albera tents, fully equipped bungalows and mobile homes, and spacious comfort plots with extra privacy. Standard pitches are available for tents, vans, and motorbikes.
The atmosphere is calm and relaxed, supported by a swimming pool, sunbeds, and a small restaurant and bar serving local dishes. A mini‑market offers basic groceries and fresh bread, and Wi‑Fi zones and shaded seating areas add convenience. The rural setting ensures quiet evenings and clear skies, while the open layout of the campsite makes it easy to keep equipment and motorbikes in sight.
Camping Vell Empordà functions as a comfortable and well‑equipped starting point before the route continues deeper into the Pyrenees.
What's nearby?
Continue to Day 2
After the first mountain tracks and coastal gravel sections, Day 2 takes the route deeper into the Pyrenees with longer distance, more elevation and mixed terrain.
