Tour
Total tour distance: 275 miles
Daily tour distance: 55 miles
Difficulty: 70 / 100
Description
Possibly Europe’s oldest tourist trail! This Camino cycling trip features some of Spain’s most striking scenery and unforgettable architecture: an unbeatable cultural and historical bicycle trip. This “do it yourself” tour bring its down to its essence.
On our Camino de Santiago self-guided tour from Leon you will follow the ancient pilgrimage trail at your own pace. Starting from the Gothic Cathedral in Leon you will cycle across the rolling plains of Castile-Leon, once the historic seat of the Spanish Empire, over the mountains and into the more isolated and culturally independent Galicia.
Along the 250 km biking trail from Leon to Santiago you will soak up the history of the region as you stay in charming, well-appointed accommodation and sample some of the best examples of Castilian and Galician food and wine.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- The Gothic Cathedral and atmospheric streets of the city of León
- Bike from the cathedral in Leon to the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela
- Make friends with pilgrims from all over the world
- Bike along gorgeous paths through ancient oak forests
- Sample the delicious cuisine of both Castile-Leon and Galicia
- The thousand-year-old ritual of congratulating yourself on your achievement in front of the Cathedral in Santiago
What's Included?:
- 6 nights accommodation in charming and historic 3/4 & 5* hotels, including the Parador de Leon and the Parador de Villafranca
- Buffet breakfasts
- Detailed road book and maps
- Optional taxi transfer from Villafranca to O´Cebreiro on day 4
- Daily luggage transfers between hotels from begining to the end
Not included:
- Lunches and dinners
- Airfare
Options:
- Single room supplement: €190
- Travel insurance: €40
- Madrid-León transfer: €480 (1-6 people)
- Single departure supplement: €270
Our bikes:
- Mountain Bike: 250 €
(Repair kit and bike transfer included)
More information: Specialized Crave COMP
- Hybrid bike: 220 €
More information: Specialized SIRRUS
- Road Aluminium: 290 €
More information: Specialized SECTEUR
- E-Bike. Electric BIKE: 370 €
More information: Moustache Ebike