Picos de Europa plus Angliru

Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Difficult
D-Score™
D4 - Epic

Overview

This spectacular tour will take in the very best roads of the the beautiful Picos de Europa and the mighty challenge of the Alto de l'Angliru too. Our riding will start on the gorgeous Cantabrian coast before we head inland to explore this stunning mountain range. This trip will include a host of climbs that are regular inclusions in the Volta a Espana. 7 stunning days of riding taking in the beauty and challenges of Cantabria, Asturias and Castilla y Leon. This trip includes transfers from and to Bilbao or Santander airports, twin share accommodation, supported rides, all breakfasts and dinners, informal evening lectures from a qualified cycling coach, and energy drinks and snacks.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival at either Bilbao or Santander airports and transfers to our hotel near the coastal town of Llanes

Arrival at either Bilbao or Santander airports and transfers to our hotel near the coastal town of Llanes

Day 2: San Vicente de la Barquera to Cangas de Onis

120 km 2300 m

D3

San Vicente de la Barquera to Cangas de Onis

Day 3: Cangas de Onis to Pola de Lena

125 km 2200 m

D3

Cangas de Onis to Pola de Lena

Day 4: Pola de Lena to Pola de Lena

100 km 3300 m

D3

Pola de Lena to Pola de Lena

Day 5: Pola de Lena to Pola de Lena

80 km 1600 m

D2

Pola de Lena to Pola de Lena

Day 6: Pola de Lena to Riano

110 km 2000 m

D3

Pola de Lena to Riano

Day 8: Riano to Potes

125 km 2500 m

D3

Riano to Potes

Day 8: Potes to San Vicente de la Barquera

110 km 1900 m

D3

Potes to San Vicente de la Barquera

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Coaching sessions
Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Mechanical support
Support vehicle following all rides

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