Cycling Holidays - Camino de Santiago

Camino de Santiago

Spain

From £719 P/P

The Camino de Santiago is an ancient pilgrimage of great historical, cultural and spiritual significance which continues to be shared by pilgrims from all walks of life. It is the only long-distance route to have been awarded World Heritage recognition.

The Camino is more than a journey across the Spanish landscape. It is a personal journey which unites people from many parts of the globe, all of whom decide to undertake this pilgrimage.

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Itinerary
Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival to Astorga

Arrival to Astorga and a chance to explore this interesting city with its walled city centre, episcopal church designed by Gaudi and beautiful Cathedral.

Day 2: Astorga to Molinaseca

Today you will cycle into the Maragatería area, a wooded mountainous region where beautiful villages with large red stone houses dot the landscape. You will climb to the highest point of the tour. Here you will pass the stone cross at 1.510m, where traditionally each pilgrim leaves a stone they have carried all the way from their homeland. You might want to bring your own small pebble with you! Later you will descend into the rich valley of the Bierzo.
49 km / Climb: 707 m

Day 3: Molinaseca to Ferrerias

On day 3 you will cycle through the flat cultivated landscapes of the Bierzo valley, which produces excellent wines, fruit and vegetables. Around midday you will reach the mountains as you go through the historic town of Villafranca del Bierzo. Depending on which hotel you are at, you will then have to climb the famously steep O´Cebreiro mountain pass which separates the regions of Castilla and Galicia or you will stay at the foothills and do the climb the next morning, whichever, the views at the top are well worth the effort!
58 km / Climb: 939 m

Day 4: Ferrerias to Sarria

Today sees you in a new region, with a very different climate, vegetation and people. Galicia is green Spain, wooded and mountainous. Today you will descend into the small town of Samos where you will find an ancient monastery from the middle Ages which still remains inhabited by monks. Don't miss the opportunity to visit it! Then your route meanders alongside streams and rivers flowing from the mountains to the town of Sarria.
44 km / Climb: 258 m

Day 5: Sarria to Palas de Rei

Today you can enjoy one of the most beautiful sections of the Camino in Galicia.Travelling on narrow secondary roads through woodland and green pastures, you will discover a true haven of peace and tranquility as you go past tiny villages where people live off the land, as they have done for generations.
48 km / Climb: 1117 m

Day 6: Palas de Rei to Rua

Today you'll be tempted to stop and savour every village you encounter, each one a hidden gem with stone-built houses, narrow streets and seemingly caught in a time warp! You can breathe the history along the way and can only imagine how many thousands of people over the centuries have shaped this legendary route.
60 km / Climb: 1170 m

Day 7: Rua to Santiago de Compostela

Time to relish the last remaining kilometres of your adventure. Today the Camino leads you into the very heart of the unique city of pilgrims, Santiago de Compostela, into the Plaza de Obradoiro overlooking the Cathedral built in honour of Saint James. A city shrouded in centuries of legends, you will arrive elated to the echos of the pilgrims who have gone before you. This is a truly spiritual and uplifting experience! With a buzz of satisfaction and a smile on your face you will arrive with enough time to get your “Compostelana” or Pilgrim’s Passport. This singular city offers many important landmarks for you to enjoy, every corner imbued with history and atmosphere. You won't want to say goodbye!
27 km / Climb 599 m

Day 8: Departure or extra nights

Departure or why not linger in Santiago a few days to rest and enjoy. How about a touch of Luxury in the 5***** Parador?
Route Overview

Route Overview

You will need to be in good health and reasonably fit. These trips may contain elements that are quite active, but not too hard.

Route Map (For guidance only):

Routes maybe subject to change or alteration. All route notes, maps and day-by-day information will be given to you upon arrival at the first hotel or at the welcome meeting. GPS/GPX Files are available for most our the cycling holidays we offer. Please ask us for details.
Getting There
Getting There

We recommend flying to Madrid or Santiago airport to reach the starting point of this cycling holiday.
- MADRID TO ASTORGA. The bus company ALSA runs a daily service from Madrid to Astorga (most buses leave from Madrid south station “estacion sur” but some buses also leave from the airport, terminal 4). There are typically 5 buses each day and they take between 4 and 5 hours and cost is around 25€ per person.
- LEON TO ASTORGA. Several trains (RENFE) each afternoon taking 30mins and costing 10€ per person. The bus company ALSA runs many buses to Astorga, taking 50mins and costing around 4€ per person.
- SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA TO ASTORGA. RENFE run one early morning train (9:25) taking just over 5 hours and costing around 32€ per person. The bus company ALSA runs one early morning bus (8am) taking 6 hours and costing around 27€ per person.
How do I get back? From Santiago airport back home directly or via another airport.

Flights are available with a number of airlines to your required airport or you can travel to the start using alternative methods such as rail or road.

We recommend using Skyscanner

to find the best flight prices by date or Voyages SNCF for European rail travel. There is customer car parking available at most hotels for a supplement. Please contact us for more details.

Please use local transport to arrive at the starting point or call us on 0800 755 5385 for more specific travel advice.

You do not need to go back to the starting point of the cycling holiday as all hire bikes are left at the final hotel.

Important: Please book your flights only after the cycling holiday has been confirmed by invoice or email. Flights and transfers are not included in the advertised holiday price.
What’s Included?
What’s Included?

The Camino de Santiago cycling holiday includes the daily transfer of luggage to the next hotel and local support if required.

Included Services (Subject to confirmation)

- 7 nights accommodation (bed and breakfast) in twin or single rooms with own bathroom.
– Bike hire
– Luggage transfers between hotels.
– Detailed maps and roadbook with your trail clearly marked, instructions to find the hotels each night and recommendations.

Not Included
- Flights to/from the start and finish
- Evening meals (unless stated)
- Local daily taxes (Payable at the hotel)
- Helmets
- Water Bottles
- Travel Insurance
- Bike Insurance (unless stated)
- Welcome Meetings (unless stated)
- Transfers (unless included)
Bike Hire

Bike Hire

This cycling holiday uses hybrid bikes with gearing suitable for the local terrain. All bikes are regularly maintained and offer comfort along with good quality components.

You will receive an accessories package including a bicycle pannier bag with a good capacity, repair kit, lock, key, and air pump.

When you make a booking with us, we take your height(s) and the appropriate bike size is matched up accordingly.

Helmets are not provided and you will need to bring your own to use. We always recommend wearing a helmet when on your cycling holiday.

E-Bike Upgrades:

Why not upgrade your cycling experience to an E-Bike (Electric Bike)? Using a power assisted bike is a great way to go on a cycling holiday and will help you smooth out inclines or longer days in the saddle. Each E-Bike features an LCD display, removable batteries for easy charging and assistance up to 25 km/h with a range of around 120 km for each full charge depending on usage.

E-Bike upgrade prices vary per tour, but if you require any more information about bike hire and electric bikes, please get in-touch with us on +44 (0) 800 7555385.

Hotels

Our hotels are conveniently positioned very near or on the Camino and are always the best quality on offer along the way. They are typically of 3 star grading.

You will receive your final hotel list approximately 4 weeks prior to your arrival date detailing the hotels used on your cycling holiday. If you wish to know more about the hotels prior to completing a booking form, please contact our Customer Services team via email or by phone.

The hotel list below is subject to change and should be used as a guide. We will confirm the exact hotels prior to arrival.
Camino de Santiago	Sample Hotel List
Astorga	Hotel Astur Plaza
Molinaseca	Hotel Palacio O'Cebreiro Hotel Capricho de Josana
Sarria	Hotel Roma
Palas de Rei	Hotel Casa Benilde
Rua	Pension Residencial Platas
Sanitago de Compostela	Hotel Avenida

Date & Prices

You can find out more about this cycling holiday by completing a Contact Form or call 0800 755 5385 to speak to one of the team.

2019 Cycling Holiday Prices:

Season	Date Band	Arrival Day
Season 1:	01.04.– 31.10.2019	Daily

Category A Information:

Season	Prices per person including bike hire
Season 1:	£719
E-Bike Upgrade:	£89
Single Room Supplement:	from £119
Half Board Supplement:	£89 (not in Santiago)

Hotel Category Descriptions:

Category Type	Accommodation Overview
Category A:	3* Rural Hotels

EXTRA NIGHT PER PERSON PER NIGHT PRICES (YOU WILL STAY IN THE SAME HOTEL AS PER THE CYCLE TOUR):

Location	Price DBL/BB	Single Supplement Price SGL/BB
Astorga:	Price on request	Price on request
Santiago:	Price on request	Price on request

Date From	Date To
01 April 2019	31 October 2019

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