Cycling is an excellent way to experience a good part of the Camino de Santiago in short time frame. The walking trails of ‘The way’ are also open to cyclists and it is an accepted way to experience the pilgrimage. We can arrange trips of any duration to suit your timeframe and ability.
Our suggested itinerary on this page covers the last week from Leon to the end of the trail at the legendary city of Santiago de Compostela, around 330 km cycling. This section suits cyclists who are in reasonably good shape as there are several hills to be tackled as the way climbs into the beautiful green countryside of Galicia. ( If you prefer your cycling to be flat then ask us about the middle section from Logrono – Burgos – Leon)
You’ll have a good quality mountain bike delivered to your hotel along with panniers, tool kit, lock, small handlebar bag and pump – everything you need to get you on the road. Each day your main luggage will be transferred to the next hotel so you can keep your weight in the bike light and just take what you need for the day. Each evening you’ll come into excellent accommodation, handpicked for it’s character and location. At the end of your trip we’ll pick up your bike from your accommodation in Santiago.
If you prefer to do more cycling or less then let us know and we can arrange an itinerary to suit you, though tailormade arrangements may incur higher costs with the extra work involved.
Itinerary
8 days – Departing Leon
Level of Difficulty Moderate – Demanding
Day 1:In Leon (suggested distances only – days can be varied to suit)
Day 2:Bike Leon to Astorga 53km
Day 3:Bike Astorga to Molinseca 47km
Day 4:Bike Molinseca to O’ Cebreiro 61km
Day 5:Bike O’ Cebreiro to Samos 40km
Day 6:Bike Samos to Palas de Rei 58km
Day 7:Bike Palas De Rei to Santiago 68km
Day 8:In Santiago
Whats Included?
Good quality 27 speed Mountain bike ( 13-23″ Frames)
2 x Ortlieb rear panniers
Tool Kit, lock and pump
Cycling Helmet
Drop off and collection transfers for the Bike
Good quality accommodation with character, inc. historic hotels
Twin Share rooms with ensuite
Daily Breakfast
Luggage transfers each day to next hotel
Full Camino guidebook ( best available) and maps
( One book per two people on twin share)
Spanish Phrase book
Waterproof map & document case
Daily luggage tags
Maps of your hotel locations
Emergency contact numbers
Pre-trip guidance with planning your Camino and starting points
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