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CATALONIA AND ARAGON
- ROUTE: Guided Group Max 10 Participants
- VEHICLES: Twin-cylinder and single-cylinder off-road motorcycles
- ITINERARY: about 90% Off-Road
- ACCOMMODATION: Double/single rooms subject to availability
May 30 - June 6, 2026
A new proposal HAT TRAVEL EXPERIENCE , an Adven journeytouring from Barcelona to Zaragoza, with an estimated 90% off-road Through the deserts of Los Monegros and Bardenas Reales, a journey that offers an adventurous experience and lunar landscapes unique in Europe.
This journey mainly takes place on dirt tracks, paths and gravel roads, away from the main paved roads.
- 7 days starting from Barcelona and returning – 6 days of actual riding.
- Journey through Roques Blanques Park, the Monegros Desert, the Bardenas Desert, and the Moncayo Natural Park.
- Tracks of about 210 km per day (about 90% OFF /10% ON)
- Barcelona and the Catalan hinterland: The first part of the journey involves leaving Catalonia, crossing the hinterland westward on secondary roads and dirt roads. We head towards the province of Lleida, which serves as a prelude to the more arid landscapes to come.
- Lleida: The city of Lleida serves as an overnight stop before entering the desert. From here, the landscape becomes progressively drier and wilder.
- Los Monegros Desert: After passing Lleida, you enter the Aragonese region and the Los Monegros desert. This area is characterized by a semi-desert landscape, with rock formations, canyons, and vast areas of steppe. The off-road routeroad Here it is varied and allows you to explore remote corners, following tracks that wind through the arid hills.
- Zaragoza: The final stage leads to Zaragoza, where we'll stay for three nights. This city, steeped in history, offers a fascinating contrast to the wild landscapes we've just crossed. The city becomes the starting point for a journey through some of Spain's most unique ecosystems.
- Bardenas Reales Desert: Continuing northwest, you reach the Bardenas Reales, a national park offering the most spectacular and iconic views of the trip. The clay and chalk formations eroded by the wind create an almost surreal landscape, reminiscent of the American canyonsExploration takes place on well-groomed trails, in compliance with park regulations, which allow access to much of the area with due precautions.
For information and details: Cesare Zacchetti 3358256164 – travel@over2000riders.com
An exclusive adventure for members HAT
Not just a journey, but a real one Experience:
MEMBERS HAT will have a unique privilege: as a guide and personal trainer there will be Cesare Zacchetti, new project manager of the HAT TRAVEL EXPERIENCE, with an extraordinary experience gained in several editions of the Dakar, including the 2025 edition in the Malle Moto category and other international competitions. His presence will guarantee personalized support and practical training of the highest level.
Thanks to its presence, participants will be able to improve their driving skills and receive technical advice directly from a professional with experience in the toughest competitions in the world. This exclusive opportunity will make the tour not only an exciting adventure, but also a unique opportunity for growth and learning for all motorcycle enthusiasts.
PROGRAM
Day 1
18:00 PM Meeting at the hotel in Barcelona
20:30 PM Dinner
Day 2
9:30am Meet in Barcelona and drop off luggage.
2.30pm Departure towards Lleida
Crossing Roques Blanches park and Obagues del Riu Corb park.
13:00 PM Lunch Break
2.30pm Departure towards Lleida
Crossing the Secans de Belianes-Preixana National Park.
18:00 pm Arrival in Lleida at 4* Hotel
20:30 PM Dinner
Day 3
7:30 am Breakfast
8:30 am Departure and baggage drop-off for Zaragoza
Short transfer to the city of Fraga to enter the province of Aragon towards the MONEGROS desert.
13:30 PM Lunch Break at Restaurante Oto in Lanaja
2.30pm Departure for Zaragoza
18:00 PM Arrival in Zaragoza at a 4* hotel
20:30 PM Dinner
Day 4
7:30 am Breakfast
8:30 am Departure
Crossing the Monte Alto Park near the town of Castejón de Valdejasa
13:00 PM Lunch break in the town of Ejea de los Caballeros
2.30pm Departure towards the Bardenas desert
18:00 PM Return to the hotel in Zaragoza
20:30 PM Dinner
Day 5
7:30 am Breakfast
8:30 am Departure
Crossing the Zaragoza Wind Farm towards the Balsa del Palancal Natural Park
13:00 PM Lunch break in the town of Lumpiaque
14:30 am Departure
Crossing the Ojo de Las Almunias park
18:00 PM Arrival at the 4* hotel in Zaragoza
20:30 PM Dinner
Day 6
7:30 am Breakfast
8:30 am Departure and baggage drop-off
On the way back to Lleida we will cross the mountainous area of Mediana de Aragon
13:00 PM Lunch break in the town of Quinto
2.30pm Departure towards Lleida
18:00 pm Arrival at the 4* hotel
20:30 PM Dinner
Day 7
7:30 am Breakfast
8:30 am Departure and baggage drop-off
We will retrace the areas crossed on the first day, on a different route after a short transfer section on asphalt.
13:00 PM Lunch break
2.30pm Departure for Barcelona
18:00 PM Arrival in Barcelona at a 4* hotel
20:30 pm Dinner and optional overnight stay at the hotel
Day 8
7:30 am Breakfast
8:30 am Check-out and departure for Italy
ROUND TRIP PLANNING ENTRUSTED TO THE PARTICIPANT
The organizer is not a tour operator; therefore, planning and organizing the round-trip journey from Spain is the responsibility of the participant, who can depart from any location they prefer and reach their destination as they see fit, following the instructions provided.
We can recommend the MELISSA VIAGGI agency for reservations and travel. (Melissa di Candia with headquarters in Ciriè – 10073).
Contact details: 3383197368 – info@melissaviaggi.net
PARTICIPATION FEES – CONDITIONS
Il Travel The course will take place once the minimum number of 8 participants has been reached. Registration will close once the maximum number of available places has been reached.
THE PARTICIPATION FEE INCLUDES:
- 7 days starting from Barcelona and returning – 6 days of actual riding.
- 7 nights in a 4* hotel: 2 in Lleida, 3 in Zaragoza, 2 in Barcelona, accommodation in a double or single room (Premium)
- 7 dinners
- 7 light lunches
- Group accompanied by a motorbike guide for the entire route
- Luggage transport from Barcelona and for the entire duration of the trip
- Technical support via the Staff
THE PARTICIPATION FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- The participation fee does not include anything that is not expressly indicated in the "The participation fee includes" section.
- Round trip air travel
- Round trip ship trips or other types
- Round trip motorcycle transport
- Petrol
PARTICIPATION FEE:
- Package CLASSIC: overnight stay in a double room €1900
- PREMIUM Package: Single room accommodation €2300
MOTORCYCLE TRANSPORT:
POSSIBILITY OF MOTORCYCLE TRANSPORT (from Turin – Barcelona + Return) €300 each motorcycle (limited availability).
For the collection point and delivery date write to: travel@over2000riders.com
DETAILS OF PARTICIPATION CONDITIONS
- VIEW REGISTRATION AND REFUND CONDITIONS
- Il Travel / Tour / The course will be held upon reaching the minimum number of 8 participants.
- Online registration for the event is a simple reservation valid for two weeks. After two weeks, if payment is not made, the reservation will be cancelled.
- Participation is confirmed only when the transfer is credited to the indicated account and you have received the confirmation email.
- In the opinion of the Organization, in case of unfavorable weather conditions or other problems also related to the route including legislative norms regulating access and transit, the activity may undergo a change in the program both before the start and during its execution. Such changes will not be a reason for the participants to request any type of compensation for the participation fee or part of it.
- The routes are not technically demanding but require adequate technical and physical preparation for driving times of about 6-8 hours a day. They are carried out for about 50-70% on dirt roads in some stony sections, but always with a width of at least 1,5 - 2 meters and passable with a 4X4 vehicle.
- Knobby tires are recommended but mixed road/enduro tires can be used with greater caution.
- Each participant must provide the necessary equipment to replace the inner tubes and, if necessary, repair the tubeless tires of their vehicle.
- Appropriate clothing for off-road driving (boots, protection, etc.) and for possible climatic changes is essential.
- The spirit of the tour is that of a journey with stops for photos, snacks, etc. depending on the preferences of the majority of participants, but the duration and length of the route and the constraints of hotel reservations require a commitment to respecting the times established by the program.
- For security reasons the tour they are organized without passengers.
- The organization reserves the right to exclude, for safety reasons, motorcycles that do not comply with the requirements suitable for the Adven tourism discipline.touring and use on natural roads, including the fitting of tyres not suitable for off-roading.roadParticipants are advised to check that their vehicle complies with the characteristics required to safely tackle the route.
GPS TRACKS
Participants formally undertake not to disclose to third parties the GPX tracks of the route or of the one taken, in order to avoid that these itineraries are travelled with behaviours and attitudes not in line with those of the Organisation.
IMAGE PROCESSING AUTHORIZATION
Each participant acknowledges that his/her participation in the event authorizes the Organization and its assignees or other qualified parties to capture and store, on any medium and by any means, to reproduce and subsequently represent, without compensation, his/her name and surname, voice, image, biography and more generally, his/her performances in the event, as well as the trademarks of the equipment manufacturers and sponsors in any form on any existing or future means of communication, in any format, for any communication to the public throughout the world, for any use including advertising and/or commercial use and without any other limitations than those indicated below.
The Organization or other qualified subjects may exploit the still or audiovisual images of the event for any use other than advertising and/or commercial purposes and the promotion of the Event is not considered as a commercial exploitation for the period of protection currently granted to these types of use.
The Organization will not use or authorize the use of an individual participant's image in the context of the marketing of derivative products, known as merchandising, without the express authorization of the participant himself.