Christian Mossoll Shares 2025 Transpirinenca Bike Adventure

Christian Mossoll, a 56-year-old resident of Encamp, will share his experiences tomorrow on the Transpirinenca route during a talk at 9pm in the Teatre de les Fontetes. The event forms part of the Cicle de Cinema, Muntanya i Viatges series.

Mossoll, an avid traveller seeking authenticity and presence in the moment, completed the challenging bike journey in 2025. Starting from Andorra, the six-day trek wound through the Rabassa mountains, Puigcerdà and Oix before reaching the coast at Llafranc. Riders witnessed the landscape shift dramatically from high peaks to the sea.

He emphasises that adventure requires no distant destinations, aeroplanes or hotels—just a willingness to immerse oneself in the mountains for a few days. "The first step is the hardest," Mossoll says, noting that many hesitate but find themselves hooked once they try. His companions, long-time friends of 30 years, maintained good spirits throughout the week-long ordeal, with no conflicts despite constant proximity.

For Mossoll, adventure—derived from the Latin for "what is to come"—involves an element of uncertainty. Riders follow a loose itinerary but encounter unexpected challenges, fostering self-discovery and heightened sensitivity to surroundings. Days of effort amplify emotions upon reaching a destination, he explains, breaking daily routines and sharpening awareness.

Bicycles struck the ideal balance, allowing gear transport, reasonable speeds and deep connection to nature, unlike the isolation of driving. The mind, freed from stress, focuses solely on the path, people and scenery, embracing the present.

Mossoll's message urges boldness: opportunities fleeting, and what endures are lived experiences. He calls this travel phase "I love the life," a mindset he hopes his daughter will remember—to cherish existence fully.