Cycling the Camino del Norte: Bilbao to Oviedo

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

Overview

A 10 day self-guided cycling holiday covering the first section of the Camino del Norte, from Bilbao to Oviedo. Staying in a selection of small, locally-owned hotels and traditional guesthouses, explore this coastal camino through Basque Country, Cantabria and Asturias. This pedalling pilgrimage takes you through traditional fishing villages and Asturian beaches, in the shadow of the Picos peaks. You can rent both traditional and e-bikes for this tour.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival in Bilbao

Arrival in Bilbao

Day 2: Bilbao - Castro Urdiales

41 km 575 m

D1

Bilbao - Castro Urdiales

Day 3: Castro Urdiales - Laredo

31 km 735 m

D1

Castro Urdiales - Laredo

Day 4: Laredo – Santander

52 km 650 m

D1

Laredo – Santander

Day 5: Santander – Santillana de Mar

40 km 650 m

D1

Santander – Santillana de Mar

Day 6: Santillana del Mar – Colombres

50 km 1125 m

D1

Santillana del Mar – Colombres

Day 7: Colombres – Ribadesella

56 km 950 m

D1

Colombres – Ribadesella

Day 8: Ribadesella - Villaviciosa

39 km 800 m

D1

Ribadesella - Villaviciosa

Day 9: Villaviciosa - Oviedo

46 km 900 m

D1

Villaviciosa - Oviedo

Day 10: Departure

Departure

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental

About the Cantabria

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