Cycling the Camino Primitivo: Oviedo to Santiago (11 Days)

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

Overview

The Camino Primitivo, or Original Way, is so called because it is believed to be the original route taken by pilgrims to Santiago. It is quieter, quicker and considered more demanding than the other cycling caminos, as it crosses the rugged and diverse landscapes of the Asturias in Northern Spain. This itinerary for cycling the Camino Primitivo follows the whole route as much as possible, over 11 days, staying in hotels, with luggage transfers.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival in Oviedo

Arrival in Oviedo

Day 2: Oviedo to Grado

25 km 515 m

D1

Oviedo to Grado

Day 3: Grado to Tineo

56 km 1270 m

D1

Grado to Tineo

Day 4: Tineo to Pola de Allande

32 km 475 m

D1

Tineo to Pola de Allande

Day 5: Pola de Allande to Grandas de Salime

39 km 700 m

D1

Pola de Allande to Grandas de Salime

Day 6: Grandas de Salime to Fonsagrada

32 km 1050 m

D1

Grandas de Salime to Fonsagrada

Day 7: Fonsagrada to Lugo

60 km 650 m

D1

Fonsagrada to Lugo

Day 8: Lugo to Palas de Rei

43 km 600 m

D1

Lugo to Palas de Rei

Day 9: Palas de Rei to Arzúa

30 km 400 m

D1

Palas de Rei to Arzúa

Day 10: Arzúa to Santiago de Compostela

40 km 310 m

D1

Arzúa to Santiago de Compostela

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support

About the Asturias

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