Your starting point for exploring the Catalan Pyrenees by Motorcycle

The Hotel Saurat, located in Espot in the heart of Les Valls d’Àneu, is part of the Moturisme Lleida brand, an initiative that brings together accommodation and establishments specially prepared to welcome travelling motorcyclists. Here, motorbike lovers will find the perfect starting point to explore the Pyrenees of Lleida: mountain roads, routes full of curves, spectacular landscapes, history, gastronomy and authenticity.

Being part of Moturisme Lleida means offering much more than accommodation — it means offering all these services:

• Dedicated space for motorcyclists: information on routes and local tourist resources
• Information on petrol stations, shops and motorcycle repair workshops
• Cleaning and small repair area: visor, helmet and boot cleaning
• Updated weather information: Meteocat
• Breakfast schedule adaptation and/or picnic service (reserve 24 hours in advance)
• Alternative lunch and dinner schedules at the restaurant l’Avet de Sant Maurici
• Luggage room to store riding equipment
• Space for drying clothing
• Closed and secure parking

From Espot, you can access some of the most impressive routes in the Catalan Pyrenees, all adapted for road motorcyclists.

• Route Espot - Port de la Bonaigua - Vall d'Aran
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• Route circular Valls d'Àneu - Sort - La pobla de segur - Pont de suert - Vielha - Espot
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• Route hacia Andorra, recorriendo el pallars sobirà
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You can find moe routes here.

 

If you want to combine the route by visiting Moto-friendly points of interest, don't miss:

• ⛵ The Torrassa Reservoir (La Guingueta de Àneu): A great spot for a quick stop, to stretch your legs and take a photo with the water and mountains in the background.
• 🏘️ Sort Village: The capital of the region. A logical place to refuel, eat, or visit the famous La Bruixa d'Or lottery office.
• 🛶 Llavorsí (The Heart of Adventure): Famous for rafting. Lively tourist atmosphere in summer and several places to eat or have a coffee overlooking the Noguera Pallaresa River.
• 🏛️ The Gerri de la Sal Historical Site: For culture lovers. A short detour into a unique history.
• ⛽ The Esterri d'Àneu Tunnels: A frequent meeting point for motorcyclists before or after tackling the Bonaigua Pass.

And if you're looking for special experiences, we suggest:

• Lakes Route: A challenging route that follows the course of the Noguera Pallaresa River and its reservoirs (Pantà de la Torrassa, Talarn Reservoir, etc.), with a rich and scenic landscape.
• Romanesque Churches of Boí-Taüll (UNESCO World Heritage Site): Take advantage of the route along the N-260 and L-500 to visit the group of Romanesque churches, especially Sant Climent de Taüll (with its famous video mapping in the apse).
• Pallars Jussà (Extension): If you have an extra day, the Mont-rebei Gorge area (below Tremp) is a breathtaking sight (although the hike is long, seeing the beginning from a motorbike is worthwhile)