Spain Self Guided Biking / North Coast & Picos de Europa

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

Overview

Ride from the clean, unspoiled beaches on the Atlantic coast of Northern Spain to the very heart of the Picos de Europa for exceptional mountain scenery. This is a trip through what is probably some of the most spectacular and beautiful scenery to be found anywhere in Europe. The area is so wild that it is still home to many rare animal species, including the wolf and the brown bear.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Transfer to Santillana

Transfer to Santillana

Day 2: Santillana – San Vicente

36 km 0 m

D1

Santillana – San Vicente

Day 3: Free day in San Vicente

Free day in San Vicente

Day 4: San Vicente – Potes / Picos de Europa

60 km 0 m

D1

San Vicente – Potes / Picos de Europa

Day 5: Free day in Potes

Free day in Potes

Day 6: Potes – Miera Valley Descent – Somo

44 km 0 m

D1

Potes – Miera Valley Descent – Somo

Day 7: Free day in Somo

Free day in Somo

Day 8: Transfer to the airport in Santander or Bilbao.

Transfer to the airport in Santander or Bilbao.

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support

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