Camino de Santiago part 2: León - Santiago de Compostela

by Cycling Spain
Region
Basque Country
Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Moderate
D-Score™
D2 - Intermediate

Overview

The Camino de Santiago you cycle here is the Camino Francés: the classic route from Roncesvalles in the Pyrenees to Santiago de Compostela. You follow the trail of millions of pilgrims, but at your own pace, on your bike. Along the way, the landscape changes constantly: from green mountain slopes to the open plateau of the Meseta, and finally the hills and forests of Galicia. You cycle on both paved and unpaved roads. The tour info: 8 days, 7 nights, 6 cycling days. Daily distances range from roughly 40 to 62 kilometers. With daily luggage transport, comfortable accommodations, and carefully prepared travel information, you can fully focus on the beautiful surroundings and the special journey ahead of you.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival in León

Arrival in León

Day 2: León – Astorga

52 km 340 m

D1

León – Astorga

Day 3: Astorga – Ponferrada

55 km 990 m

D1

Astorga – Ponferrada

Day 4: Ponferrada – O Cebreiro

53 km 1050 m

D1

Ponferrada – O Cebreiro

Day 5: O Cebreiro – Portomarín

62 km 800 m

D1

O Cebreiro – Portomarín

Day 6: Portomarín – Arzúa

54 km 1070 m

D1

Portomarín – Arzúa

Day 7: Arzúa – Santiago de Compostela

38 km 630 m

D1

Arzúa – Santiago de Compostela

Day 8: Santiago de Compostela

Santiago de Compostela

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental

About the Basque Country

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