Always fancied a tour across a European mountain range but haven't got a dedicated 4x4 with all the necessary equipment to live off grid for days on end? Then maybe this is the tour you've been waiting for...

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This epic 10 day tour is effectively split into 2 parts. With the first 6 days based deep in the Basque, Navarra, Aragon and Catalunya regions of the Pyrenees mountain range and the second part being 4 days touring through the north western Sierra's of the Aragon and La Rioja regions. All the while knowing that each night there's a hot shower, a restaurant, plenty of cold drinks and a comfortable bed waiting for you.

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The purpose of this tour is to bring likeminded people together who maybe haven't got the spare funds to buy and modify a specialist 4x4 purely for off grid travel and camping. To get the absolute best from our Pyrenees tour you will need a 4x4 or AWD vehicle with above average ground clearance, appropriate off road biased tyres and a full size spare (no space savers unfortunately) and a willingness to get stuck in and "have a go". As with genuine overlanding, the challenge isn't the terrain it's all about being there and experiencing new things.

That said, spending 10 days and hundreds of miles on rough gravel and rocky roads isn't exactly a walk in the park...

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17th Oct, Day 1. Arrival in Spain. Assuming you depart your ferry at around 13:30, you'll begin your drive north and to our first hotel near the town on San Sebastian. Depending on what you decide to do on the way, you have all afternoon to make the short journey and you'll have plenty of time to top up with fuel and snacks.

18th Oct, Day 2. After a good breakfast we'll begin the adventure and head up into the forested mountains of the western Pyrenees. After lunch we head slightly south and towards our first of the 2 night stays near Alfaro.

19-20th Oct, Days 3 & 4. For day 3 we spend the whole day exploring the bewildering Bardenas Reales and its spectacular rock formations and desert landscape. Don't be surprised if you think you've somehow been transported to Utah!

Day 4 see's us head back up into the high mountains of the Navarra and Aragon regions where narrow gravel mountain passes and huge vista's will be the norm. before ending day 4 at our next 2 night stay near Ainsa.

21-22st Oct, Days 5 & 6. Day 5 and its time for some proper altitude! For the vast majority of the day we'll be comfortably above 3000ft and at times nearing 7000ft. The temperatures will be noticeably colder and there is a real chance of some snow and ice at the highest points. 

Day 6 and we're continuing our trip over the high Pyrenees, weaving through villages, abandoned forts and spectacular viewpoints as we head towards our next 2 night stay in the stunningly beautiful Val de Aran.

23-24th Oct, Days 7&8. Day 7s loop is an absolute gem of a drive. Spectacular waterfalls, cliff edge shelf roads and ridiculously amazing scenery all rolled into one fantastic day in the mountains. You'll need your camera for the whole tour, but this is definitely one to make sure its got plenty of battery life left.

Day 8 see's us leave the high mountains of the Pyrenees and head slightly south and onto the Sierra's between Tremp and Barbastro, before making our way towards our next 2 night stay near Heusca.

25-26th Oct, Days 9 & 10. A superb days tracks are planned as we visit the Sierra de Guara with its many canyons and abandoned villages.

Day 10 see's us heading west and over the Sierra del Mondayo and the Sierra de Camero Viejo towards our final 2 night stay near Haro and the banks of the mighty Rio Ebro.

27-28th Oct, Days 11 & 12. Our last day on the tracks see's us head out and onto the Sierra de la Demanda and its stunning valleys and autumnal colours.

Day 12 and today is entirely up to yourselves. Depending on your plans, feel free to visit local towns and pick up those last few souvenirs before catching the ferry back to the UK or head off and continue your own adventure wherever that may be.

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Included in the tour.

Fully guided and supported by an experienced leader with at least 1 fully equipped 4x4 in support

11 nights standard hotel accommodation (double or twin rooms)

Overnight parking

Breakfast each morning

Entry and permits as required throughout the tour

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What isn't included.

Ferry crossing

Tolls

Fuel

Lunch/Evening meal

All drinks

Breakdown cover and Travel insurance

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The dates and hotels are booked and planned to coincide perfectly with the Brittany Ferries Plymouth - Santander - Plymouth crossing as its the quickest and most efficient from the UK.

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Whilst this isn't a true "overland" tour, it is worth carrying a few specific items that can help and assist with the enjoyment of the trip. Consider your particular vehicle and if having a few select spares with you could make all the difference. Things like common sensors that fail, a fan belt, spare air filter (its likely to be quite dusty, so I'd suggest bringing a couple anyway) and extra fluids and oils. Nothing overly complicated to change trackside, but just a few things that are easy to replace but annoying if you hadn't got one with you.