Have you ever imagined a journey that would not only take you through breathtaking landscapes but also transform you from the inside out? Athara Adventures specializes in precisely that – offering transformative experiences through bike tours in the stunning Pyrenees. In this blog post, we will explore how these bike tours can change your life in profound and unexpected ways.

Nestled between France and Spain, this mountain range offers a stunning backdrop for outdoor exploration and a chance to immerse oneself in the beauty of the natural world. However, as the global awareness of the importance of sustainable and responsible tourism grows, companies like Athara Adventures have stepped up to ensure that these pristine environments remain unspoiled for generations to come.

When it comes to the Pyrenees, most travelers immediately conjure images of majestic peaks and picturesque valleys. However, beyond the well-trodden paths and popular destinations, lies a treasure trove of hidden gems waiting to be discovered.

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Mountain biking is a dynamic sport that requires the mastery of riding skills, fitness, and knowledge of equipment. It can be difficult to clearly determine what level you are at with all these considerations, however, with honest self-assessment it will make it easier for you to really own where you are in your personal riding journey.

We’ve created a list as a starting point for your own packing and preparation based on what has worked well for us. Not all hikes require everything itemized below, so when you book with Athara Adventures, we provide a packing list specific to your tour.

Here are some guidelines to understand our framework for rating our tours. We are always happy to answer any specific questions that you might still have after reviewing the tour and skills information. Our goal is for you to fully enjoy your tour and create memories that will last a lifetime!

Athara Adventures strives to make attending our tours a seamless experience. One way in which we do this is through our payment plan and automatic billing features.

This tour combines three beautiful, shorter, and easier hikes spaced apart with visits to historic sites that date back over 1,000 years, local markets that still have a distinctly medieval feel, uniquely delicious local food, and local vineyards for regional wine tastings.

Join co-founder Seoka Salstrom at Fjällräven Seaport on April 7 for an evening of food, wine, and giveaways as she talks about the ins and outs of packing for a multi-day adventure!

Guest contributor Andrew Stowe of Andrew Stowe Fitness LLC provides some guidelines to understand our framework for rating our tours. We are always happy to answer any specific questions that you might have after reviewing the tour and skills information. Our goal is for you to fully enjoy your tour and create memories that will last a lifetime!

While Athara Adventures will guide tours in several locations, we chose to ground our business in the Occitan region of France. The fantastic network of trails, local cuisine, and spectacular views provide plenty of reasons to love the area, but there is another reason to consider visiting this unique region: its long history of comradery and courage.

We often hear from folks who say they would love to experience one of our tours, but are not sure how to gauge their level of fitness. Our response to this is: train hard – hike easy.

Join Athara Adventures co-founder Seoka Salstrom on Friday, March 3, 2023 at Omer and Bob’s in Hanover, NH to learn more about what our new business has planned and how you can join in on the adventure! Light snacks and beverages of the French Pyrenees region will be served. RSVPs requested. See you there!

The Ride of the Five Castles is your chance to have an adventure with jaw-dropping views, heart-pumping climbs, and a delightful, uniquely French experience. The five Cathar castles: Aguilar, Peyrepertuse, Queribus, Puilaurens, and Puivert, once formed the border with Aragon (Spain). Magnificent feats of engineering, these fortresses are candidates for the UNESCO World Heritage List of sites.

Athara Adventures ranks our hiking trips from one to five. Here, we explain the general benchmarks for how we level each tour so you can pick which one fits you best.

There are some items that go into everyone’s pack, no matter the trip, whether hiking or mountain biking. We touch on these in our FAQ’s section, but we’ve fleshed out some of our favorite items here.