Camino de Santiago: A Pilgrimage Ride
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This unique Camino del Nord offers a one-of-a-kind approach to the famously touted pilgrimage route: Camino de Santiago.
Although the entire Camino route is 900 km, we will cover a 500km section that offers new perspectives; graciously mixing coastal and rolling country landscapes. All along the way, we get to observe and visit monuments built over an extensive period, culminating with in-depth guided visits once we reach the town of Santiago.
Imagine an atmosphere of conviviality, rich in spirituality, history and culture. We cover a section of the Northern Route––running along the Atlantic coast and then heading further south to reach our final desired destination: Santiago de Compostela. The ride immerses us in the two distinctly different areas: Asturias and Galicia. These are the focal regions of this glorious ride.
During the first part of the trip, while gliding along the Atlantic Ocean, we’ll pass through a number of spectacular tiny fishing villages; spinning our way along a craggy coastline and stopping to take an occasional, refreshing plunge into the inviting deep blue waters of the Atlantic. Upon arriving in Galicia––the landscape begins to transform from rugged coastlines to farmland, pastures and wooded forests leading us to our “golden ticket” landing spot in lively Santiago and “Land’s End” – Finisterre.
Tour Essence
- Enjoy riding along the famous route followed by pilgrims since the pre-Christian era
- In Santiago we stay in the oldest hotel in the world dating back to 1499!
- Foodie hotspots like Galicia and Asturias: wonderful seafood, cheese and meat, especially in the Asturias, we’ll sample a special cider that is being made since the Roman period.
- A concert of Galician music played with the Gaita–a typical bagpipe from this region.
- Visit Santiago de Compostela, the iconic end of the famous Camino
- Reach Finisterre, the “End of the World” at the time of the Roman Empire
What to Expect
Terrain
RollingStart Location
OviedoEnd Location
Santiago de CompostelaMileage
Average Daily: 43 Total: 342
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- Van support
- Leadership of your expert, bilingual Top Guide(s)
- Cycling clinics
What’s Included
- Carbon bike equipped with Garmin Edge Touring GPS
- Ciclismo jersey
- Ciclismo Classico water bottle
- Two water bottle holders
- Map holder on handlebars and a Garmin Edge GPS
- Handlebar bag
- Tire pump
- Combination bike lock
- Gel-padded saddle
- Choice of pedals
- Card with your tour leaders’ mobile phone numbers
Pedal Options
- Flat pedals
- Half-toe pedals (without straps)
- Toe cage pedals
What’s Included
- Helmet
- Optional: clipless pedals with shoes
- Optional: your own saddle
- All accommodations
- All breakfasts
- 2 lunches or picnics
- 6 Dinners
- Archeological site visit
- Learn, and taste about cider
- Visit to Sobrado monastery
2023
Start Location
OviedoFly Into
Madrid (MAD)End Location
Santiago de CompostelaFly Out Of
Madrid (MAD)Oviedo Loop
Meals Provided
BreakfastAverage Mileage
15 milesElevation Gain
1,200 ft.Riding Terrain
Rolling with a short climbMeals Provided
BreakfastAccommodations
Eurostars Hotels De La Reconquista
The 5-star Eurostars Hotel De La Reconquista is in an 18th century building that was originally used as a hospice for children.
Oviedo to Soto del Barco
Meals Provided
BreakfastAverage Mileage
39 milesElevation Gain
3,600 ft.Riding Terrain
Rolling with 3 climbs between 1.5 and 4.5 miles; the road follows the Nalon riverMeals Provided
BreakfastAccommodations
Palacio de la Magdalena
A 4-star hotel with stylish and spacious rooms and with a gorgeous view on the river.
Soto del Barco to Navia
Meals Provided
BreakfastAverage Mileage
54 milesElevation Gain
4,500 ftRiding Terrain
Rolling hills with many 2 to 5 km climbsMeals Provided
BreakfastAccommodations
Palacio Arias
A beautiful locanda in a historical palace with tastefully decorated rooms and apartments.
Navia to Figueras
Meals Provided
BreakfastAverage Mileage
42 milesElevation Gain
4,400 ft.Riding Terrain
Rolling and flat; a slow 5 km climbMeals Provided
BreakfastAccommodations
Palacete de Penalba
A 4-star Hotel in Figueras: the modernist style building built by a disciple of the famous Catalan Architect Anton Gaudì.
Figueras to Vilalba
Meals Provided
BreakfastAverage Mileage
47 milesElevation Gain
3,900 ft.Riding Terrain
Rolling hills, coastal sectionsMeals Provided
BreakfastAccommodations
Parador de Vilalba
A medieval tower transformed in a “Parador” a typical Spanish hotel.
Vilalba to Arzuà
Meals Provided
BreakfastAverage Mileage
54 milesElevation Gain
3,500 ftRiding Terrain
Farm roads, pasturalMeals Provided
BreakfastAccommodations
Pazo Santa Maria
An authentic manor house (Pazo in Spanish), very typical of the 18th century.
Arzuà to Santiago de Compostela
Meals Provided
BreakfastAverage Mileage
37 MilesElevation Gain
2,700 ft.Riding Terrain
Rolling with climbsMeals Provided
BreakfastAccommodations
Parador de Santiago
This 5-star hotel opened as a hostel in 1499 and is considered the oldest hotel in the world!
Santiago de Compostela to Finisterre
Meals Provided
BreakfastAverage Mileage
54 MilesElevation Gain
4,500 ft.Riding Terrain
Rolling, through villagesMeals Provided
BreakfastAccommodations
Parador de Santiago
This 5-star hotel opened as a hostel in 1499 and is considered the oldest hotel in the world!
