Leon to Santiago Route
Cycle through paths and trails followed by Pilgrims for over 10 centuries
Road or Off-Road Self-Guided Bike Tour
Highlights:
> Countryside and small villages of Castilla Y Leon and Galicia Regions
> Leon Cathedral, Astorga Roman Ruins and Ponferrada Templar Castle
> Mythical Climbs to Cruz de Ferro and O’ Cebreiro
> Santiago de Compostela World Heritage Site
> Amazing Gastronomy
Premium
€ 1,795
Start / End
Leon / Santiago
Group Size
Minimum
2 participants
Length
Road: 45-78 kms day
MTB: 52-79 kms day
Road: 307 kms total
MTB: 313 kms total(miles)
Casual
€ 1095
Duration
7 days / 6 nights
Tour Dates
Choose what best suits yours plans
Challenge
Moderate
With challenging climbs
Discover why the Camino de Santiago inspires people from all over the world regardless of “pilgrims” motivation. Countryside roads and paths, diversity of landscapes and historical monuments will amaze you.
E-Bikes included on Premium Tours
Available for Up-Grade on Casual Tours!
Day 1 Welcome to Leon
Discover it’s well preserved city center including the 13th century Gothic Cathedral and go for some Tapas and Wine.
Day 2 Ride though the vast plains of Castilla Y Leon Region
Enjoy the quiet roads though agricultural areas. Astorga offers a mixture of old and new atmosphere with Old Roman Ruins, a 15th century Cathedral and the Episcopal Palace designed by Gaudi in the early 1900’s. (Road: 45km/28m or MTB: 52km/32m)
Day 3 Ancient rituals at Cruz de Ferro
The vast plains will give place to zigzaging roads on the mountains, where you will climb to the iconic Cruz de Ferro. Riding downhill, past the quaint village of El Acebo and Ponferrada Templar Castel you will enter the El Bierzo Region. (Road: 76km/47m or MTB: 70km/43m)
Day 4 The mythical O’Cebreiro Village
While climbing up to El Cebreiro you will be rewarded with amazing views of the lush Galicia mountains. As you ride thorough the green countryside, you will go past small villages and the iconic 6th century Monastery of Samos before arriving to Sarria. (Road: 72km/45m or MTB: 79km/49m)
Day 5 Green Galicia
You will ride through forest areas, farmlands and the town of Portomarin on the banks of the Minho River. As you continue on the ups and downs of Galicia you will arrive to Arzua, the last major town of the Camino. (Road: 78km/48m or MTB: 76km/47m)
Day 6 Accomplishment: Santiago de Santiago
A growing sense of expectation will inspire and motivate you as you bike across valleys and rivers
and past a series of villages. Once arriving at Monte do Gozo view point you will have a glimpse of the Santiago Cathedral Towers. Reaching the Cathedral is every pilgrim’s objective and your Camino Bike Trip will be accomplished. (Road or MTB: 36km/22m or MTB)
Day 7 Fairwell
Take some time to admire and explore the beauty of Santiago de Compostela’s old town, classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
I absolutely loved riding the Camino, and wish I was back there now. I had the best days of my life and would do it again in the morning.
Road vs Off-Road
The On-Road Tours goes mostly along the Pilgrims paths but on paved roads.
Premium Hotels
Leon
An Historical Hotel housed on a 16th century monastery overlooking the the San Marcos Plaza and the river front
Astorga
A Spa Hotel featuring a red brick façade and located in the city center next to the Roman Ruins
Vila Franca del Bierzo
This Charm Hotel, features 2 swimming pools, an outdoor terrace and great views over the surrounding mountains
Sarria
This recently renovated 1930’s Hotel has been been welcoming pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago for almost a century
Santiago
Housed in a 18th century convent, this historical Hotel offers the tranquility of a convent together with today’s amenities
Casual Hotels
Leon
A Contemporary Hotel, located in the City center featuring a terrace unique views over the Cathedral of Leon
Astorga
This Hotel is located in the Astorga’s main square, features spacious rooms overlooking the square
Vila Franca del Bierza
A comfortable small hotel in the town center overlooking the river and surrounding mountains
Sarria
This recently renovated 1930’s Hotel has been been welcoming pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago for almost a century
Arzua
A family run small hotel located in the town center
Santiago
Set in a 16th century monastery, next to
Santiago’s Cathedral features a relaxing garden and cloister
Our Premium and Casual Inclusions
Available throughout the year for a minimum of 2 Participants,
both options are carefully thought to ensure that you will have a memorable tour regardless of your budget!
Premium: € 1,395
> 6 Nights in Charming Historical Hotels EXCLUSIVE
> 6 Nourishing Breakfasts
> Top-notch Bikes & Equipment E-Bikes Included
> GPS uploaded with Tour Tracks (1 GPS per group)
> Daily Luggage Shuttling (1 bag per participant) EXCLUSIVE
> Daily Welcome Drink & Snack at Hotels EXCLUSIVE
> 24h Support Line
> Pilgrims Credential
The Premium Tour option is available from Easter Week 2022Casual: € 895
> 6 Nights in Hotels
> 6 Nourishing Breakfasts
> Top-notch Bikes & Equipment E-Bike Up-Grade available for 75EUR
> GPS uploaded with Tour Tracks (1 GPS per group)
> 24h Support Line
> Pilgrims Credential
Notes:
Prices are per participant based on double occupancy
Our Self-Guided Tours are available year-round.
Accommodation and prices may vary throughout the year.
Please contact us for Custom-Made Tours
Guest Reviews about this Tour
Thank you for arranging a wonderful tour. We had a great time and the hotels were superb.
Stan & Fran – NJ – USA
We all would like to thank you for all of your assistance in making our trip so great. A great trip takes the efforts of a lot of wonderful people, good weather and some luck. You all at BikeIberia were some of the wonderful people we met along our long trip
Bill D – CA – USA
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