Help Shape Timeless Overland's Next Great Adventure

Eight Days • Mountain Passes • Historic Trails • Wild Camping • True Expedition Travel

Not every expedition begins with a perfectly mapped route.

Some begin with a spirit of exploration.

Our Pyrenees Expedition Recon is a unique opportunity to join Timeless Overland as we develop one of our future flagship European expeditions. Together we'll explore the incredible mountain range that separates France and Spain, discovering remote tracks, spectacular viewpoints, hidden valleys and historic trails while refining the route for future adventures.

Mountain passes may be closed. Forest tracks may become impassable. Weather can change in an instant. We may discover incredible new routes—or find ourselves turning around and searching for another way through.

That's exactly what expedition travel is all about.

If you're looking for a perfectly planned holiday with a minute-by-minute itinerary, this probably isn't the expedition for you.

But if you love exploring the unknown, adapting to changing conditions and being part of something genuinely adventurous, you'll feel right at home.

Every day will be different.

Every challenge becomes part of the story.

Every mile helps shape a future Timeless Overland expedition.

What Is an Expedition Recon?

An Expedition Recon is more than a guided tour.

It's an opportunity to experience genuine exploration while helping us develop one of our future expedition routes.

Although we've carefully researched the Pyrenees and planned an exciting route, real expedition travel is unpredictable. Local conditions, weather, trail closures and mountain access can all influence where the adventure takes us.

Rather than seeing this as a problem, we embrace it.

Together we'll make decisions, explore alternatives and discover places that aren't found in guidebooks.

This is overlanding in its purest form.

The Adventure

Our expedition begins with an overnight ferry from Plymouth to Santander before heading towards the spectacular Pyrenees.

Over the following eight days we'll explore mountain passes, forest tracks, rocky trails, historic villages and some of Europe's finest overland scenery.

We'll cross between Spain and France, tackle a variety of off-road terrain and enjoy evenings around camp sharing stories from the day's adventures.

Every day offers something different.

One morning you may be climbing high into the mountains with panoramic views stretching for miles.

By the afternoon you could be winding through ancient forests before stopping in a traditional mountain village for coffee or lunch.

No two days are ever the same.

Expedition Highlights

• Eight-day overland expedition
• Overnight ferry from Plymouth to Santander
• Explore the spectacular Pyrenees Mountains
• Drive remote mountain tracks and forest trails
• Visit the incredible Bardenas Reales Desert
• Cross between Spain and France
• Discover historic mountain villages
• Experience spectacular mountain viewpoints
• Wild camping and carefully selected campsites
• Visit the preserved village of Oradour-sur-Glane
• Finish along the historic Normandy coastline before returning to the UK

The Expedition

Day 1 – Crossing to Spain

Meet the convoy before boarding the overnight ferry to Santander. The journey begins with an expedition briefing, introductions and time to relax as we cross over to spain.

Day 2 – Into the Mountains

After arriving in northern Spain we begin our journey towards the Pyrenees, enjoying beautiful scenery as we settle into expedition life before our first night of camping ready for the adventure to start the next morning. 

Day 3 – Bardenas Reales

Today's route explores one of Spain's most spectacular landscapes.

The Bardenas Reales is unlike anywhere else in Europe, offering dramatic desert scenery, remote tracks and incredible photography opportunities. before heading further east for the evening.

Day 4 – Crossing the Pyrenees

Today we venture deeper into the mountains, following remote trails and scenic passes while enjoying spectacular views across one of Europe's greatest mountain ranges.

Day 5 – Exploration Continues

Exploring more of the Pyrenees, discovering routes, hidden viewpoints and remote mountain tracks continuing east towards Andorra

Day 6 – Explore more

This day we continue east winding though valleys and passing a large lake continuing our journey  east

Day 7 – Heading North 

Today we aim to head north and into and around Andorra region. Adding in more fantasic tracks along the way.

Day 8 – End of the road

On this day we head North west across the Pyrenees still taking in the tracks for our Final day and camp for the night before departing our own ways the following morning. 

Expedition Recon Philosophy

This expedition is about exploration.

We fully expect plans to change.

Mountain weather may force us onto different trails.

Tracks may be blocked.

New opportunities may appear that weren't part of the original plan.

Rather than following a rigid itinerary, we'll adapt together and enjoy whatever the mountains have waiting for us.

Sometimes the unexpected creates the greatest adventures.

Terrain You Can Expect

• Rocky mountain tracks
• Forest trails
• Gravel passes
• Scenic mountain roads
• High-altitude viewpoints
• River valleys
• Historic military roads
• Remote off-road sections

Terrain will vary throughout the expedition and conditions can change quickly depending on weather and local access.

Is This Expedition For You?

This expedition is perfect for adventurous drivers who enjoy discovering new places, adapting to changing conditions and experiencing overlanding as it was always meant to be.

You'll return with more than just photographs.

You'll have helped shape one of Timeless Overland's future expeditions, explored incredible landscapes and shared an adventure that very few people will ever experience.

The route may change. The plan may evolve. The adventure is guaranteed.

Tour Costs

Price: £995 per vehicle (based on 2 people sharing a vehicle)

For additional passengers, please contact us directly.

Payment Information

• A £350 deposit secures your place on the expedition.
• The remaining balance must be paid 60 days before the tour departure date.
• Remaining Balance  made via bank transfer or secure payment link, which will be sent by email. 

We also offer flexible monthly instalment options to help spread the cost. Once your deposit has been paid, simply contact us to arrange an instalment plan. There is no interest on instalment payments.

Trip Details

Technical Rating: Moderate 
Start Point: Plymouth UK
Finish Point: Near Le Mourtis ( 1 hour 40 south of Toulouse)
Accommodation: Camping
Dog-Friendly: Yes 🐾