TRAVEL EDELWEISS TOURING

Andorran roads are simply superb once you get out of Andorra la Vella.

low-speed drop on the gravel, but just scratched a pannier. We crossed back into Spain by way of the Col d’Ares.

Even the weather cooperated, and after the highlight of the day – a canyon called the Gorges de Galamus with overhanging rocks, tight curves and a green river far below – we were treated to a superb picnic lunch put on by the guides. After all this, what had seemed to be a short riding day – 280km – turned out to be a very full one. I rode last for most of the day, which overcomes my reluctance to stop for photos. This way, I’m not slowing anyone else down and I can always catch up.