Cycling the Vía de la Plata: Salamanca to Trujillo

Duration
10 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Moderate
D-Score™
D2 - Intermediate

Overview

A 10 day cycling holiday in the west of Spain, following the Vía de la Plata, one of Spain's Via Verde trails that follows former railway lines. Starting in the historic city of Salamanca and finishing in medieval Trujillo, this is a journey through the regions of both Castilla y León and Extremadura.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival in Salamanca

Arrival in Salamanca

Day 2: Salamanca - Guijuelo

59 km 450 m

D1

Salamanca - Guijuelo

Day 3: Guijuelo - Sierra de Francia

57 km 640 m

D1

Guijuelo - Sierra de Francia

Day 4: Walk in Sierra de Francia or cycle Peña de Francia loop

44 km 1080 m

D1

Walk in Sierra de Francia or cycle Peña de Francia loop

Day 5: Sierra de Francia - La Alberca

22 km 550 m

D1

Sierra de Francia - La Alberca

Day 6: La Alberca - Hervás

66 km 930 m

D2

La Alberca - Hervás

Day 7: Hervás - Plasencia

40 km 150 m

D1

Hervás - Plasencia

Day 8: Plasencia - Monfragüe National Park

65 km 750 m

D2

Plasencia - Monfragüe National Park

Day 9: Monfragüe National Park - Trujillo

40 km 500 m

D1

Monfragüe National Park - Trujillo

Day 10: Departure

Departure

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental

About the Castile & Leon

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