Cycle the Full Camino de Santiago: Self-Guided Bike Tour

by Bike Spain Tours
Region
Camino de Santiago
Duration
16 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Advanced
D-Score™
N/A - Unknown

Overview

Cycle the full Camino on this self-guided adventure from Pamplona all the way to Santiago de Compostela. 750km - one epic ride! This immersive “do it yourself” adventure invites you to experience the authentic spirit of the Camino at your own rhythm and with complete peace of mind. Your journey starts in Pamplona, famed for the San Fermín festival, before climbing into the rolling foothills of the Pyrenees and crossing the windswept ridges of the Sierra del Perdón. From there, pedal through the renowned wine region of La Rioja, passing vineyards and historic towns such as Logroño, then continue across the vast golden plains of Castile and León. Along the way, you’ll explore architectural treasures in cities like Burgos and León, before ascending into the rugged mountains of El Bierzo and finally entering the lush green landscapes of Galicia. This full Camino cycling route from Pamplona to Santiago de Compostela covers roughly 750 km of ever-changing terrain, tracing the footsteps of pilgrims who have travelled this sacred path for over a thousand years. You’ll ride through timeless stone villages, Roman bridges and medieval market squares, discovering monasteries, castles and ancient churches that reveal the layered history of northern Spain. Each day brings the freedom to cycle at your preferred pace, supported by seamless logistics and detailed route guidance. Each evening, relax in carefully selected boutique and heritage accommodations: charming manor houses, historic residences and character-filled hotels chosen for their authenticity, comfort and warm hospitality. Your journey culminates at the majestic Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, where you may obtain the Compostela pilgrim certificate: a meaningful keepsake marking the completion of your self-guided Camino de Santiago cycling pilgrimage from Pamplona.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Pamplona (Arrival day)

Pamplona (Arrival day)

Day 2: Pamplona - Estella

57 km 855 m

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Pamplona - Estella

Day 3: Estella - Logroño

48 km 677 m

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Estella - Logroño

Day 4: Logroño - Santo Domingo de la Calzada

69 km 845 m

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Logroño - Santo Domingo de la Calzada

Day 5: Santo Domingo de la Calzada - Burgos

69 km 845 m

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Santo Domingo de la Calzada - Burgos

Day 6: Burgos - Castrojeriz

47 km 299 m

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Burgos - Castrojeriz

Day 7: Castrojeriz - Carrión de los Condes

45 km 406 m

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Castrojeriz - Carrión de los Condes

Day 8: Carrión de los Condes - Sahagún

38 km 265 m

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Carrión de los Condes - Sahagún

Day 9: Sahagún - León

56 km 375 m

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Sahagún - León

Day 10: Leon – Astorga

55 km 484 m

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Leon – Astorga

Day 11: Astorga – Villafranca

80 km 1121 m

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Astorga – Villafranca

Day 12: Villafranca - Triacastela

53 km 1150 m

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Villafranca - Triacastela

Day 13: Triacastela – Portomarín

47 km 714 m

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Triacastela – Portomarín

Day 14: Portomarín – Arzúa

58 km 1052 m

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Portomarín – Arzúa

Day 15: Arzúa – Santiago de Compostela

44 km 692 m

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Arzúa – Santiago de Compostela

Day 16: Departure day

Departure day

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental

About the Camino de Santiago

A dedicated guide for this region is not available yet.