Initially I was based in Oliana for a week riding the excellent trails in the area. I was with a friend who could only manage 10 days before he had to return to the curse of work.
Trails near Oliana...
After a week at the very good Hotel Cal Petit we started following the Vibraction Trans Pyrenees Route west.
http://www.hotelcalpetit.es/en/
The Vibraction route coincides quite a lot with the TET in northern Spain. Note the Vibraction route in Cyan and the TET in red.
Like the routes around Oliana this was excellent. Generally I'd say this was a touch easier going. However, there were a few bits which could catch out the unwary. It was a pity my friend had to go back to work as the landscape changes considerably as you move across the Pyrenees.
On the Vibraction and / or the TET.
Remains of a Roman aqueduct.
Navarre region.
This section came as a bit of a surprise...
On finishing the Vibraction route in France I dropped back into Spain and continued westwards along the TET. I missed some bits out when I got a little behind schedule. For example having to fix a puncture when I already had a hotel booked for that evening.
Approaching the French border on the Vibraction route.
Back in Spain on the TET.
I may have gone wrong here...
All in all a great trip. Most of the trails are easily managed on a suitable bike. Many are very quiet, it wasn't uncommon for me to do a 15 mile trail without seeing any other vehicles. So be well prepared, especially if you're alone.
