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OK mOlly said everything
I have a little experience as I made the 2 kind of things
On BIG one on my own with 2 others, then one , then alone , very useful, full of adventures, meetings and so . IN 80 with a XT
one little one this november . Did not find riders OK for me in time . next I get some on HUBB  .
SO I took a very good operator and start for the pistes ,a lot of pistes . BUT the others were younger, much more trained, and ths days were too long . FOR ME. I quit after 3 days !
But I learn a lot, re-gain confidence on trails , enjoyed the view , the mood the trip , also the part I made alone ;
There is anoter thing .
You said you gonna make this on duo ! this is another thing .
In all cases, train
yourself , any level will not be enough 
with the bike
Increase your experience .
I will say make a little trip first , full luggage, and then reconsider everything .
And also it is gonna be very expensive in any case
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Hi Guys,
Firstly, thank you very much for taking the time to reply. Very sound advice indeed! What I may do is find a Spanish speaking guide or buddy up with someone here who can ride with me. I might also choose to go via a tour company for parts of the adventure! My big map is on its way so when it arrives, its going on the wall and the planning can start! Thanks again and I look forward to updating you all.
Cheers,
Charles
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Charles,
My .wife and I did the trip the other way (Bottom to top) and met up with Merv, he's back in Ireland now (I think)
You don't need guides, learn some basic Spanish and get on the road, other travellers will help you and give you advice as you go.
I'm based in Scotland, happy to help with advice although its now 2 years out of date. PM me and we can exchange E mails if you like
Gino
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Good advice there Gino.
On the road I always made a point to seek out and question other travelers ... especially those who'd just come from where I wanted to go. I learned SO MUCH.
Nothing like current info.
But one piece of advice .... always consider the SOURCE. There are a fair number of "nut jobs" out there travelling who's advice should be taken with a grain of Salt and vetted before acting upon.
This is rare, but incorrect or ill considered advice can really RUIN your whole day. If the person depensing advice does not speak local language ... use caution. Most likely they're full of crap.
But most times it's all good. Talk to locals as well. After all, it's their country.
But if they don't drive ... then could be they've rarely ventured beyond their local village. Truck drivers are good and bicyclists very good. 
Go slow, little by little. Stay on the forums when you can. Ask questions!
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Some more things /
1) if you have support or tour, there gonna be a window between you and the country . The people the way time passes here and there.
It might be boring sometimes and you lean 100 % on the "team"
2) Learn some words anyway, and some matter about the country . very useful
3) slower is better 
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