CYCle the CAmINo De SANtIAgo


Following the route of ancient pilgrims we cycle sections of the legendary trail to Santiago de Compostela – the resting place of Saint James. The trip follows the last 200 kilometres of the scenic route through northern Spain, starting on the high plains of the Castilian meseta. We ascend into the fertile region of the Bierzo and traverse the rolling hills of Galicia to the delightful city of Santiago.


ITINERARY


Day 1 Fly to Bilbao. Admire the remarkable architecture of the Guggenheim Museum. Day 2 Leon Drive to medieval Leon for lunch. Cycle to Astorga across a section of the Meseta Plains. Day 3 Bierzo Hills Cross the fertile region of the Bierzo hills. Stop at the Cruz de Ferro ‘Iron Cross’ at 1482m, the highest point along the trail where pilgrims deposit a stone in prayer. Day 4 Gateway to Galicia Drive to the scenic town of O’Cebreiro where unusual stone- rounded houses and thatched roofs mark the entry into Galicia. Cycle to Tricastela and continue to Samos. Days 5/6 Rolling Hills of Galicia Cycle through the mountains passing unspoilt landscapes and medieval villages. Day 7 Santiago Reach the final destination of the route. Explore the city including the cathedral. In the afternoon you are free to enjoy the city’s magnificent architecture. Day 8 Fly to the UK.


DAILY DISTANCES Day 2


Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7


Optional rides 14 Cycle the


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pilgrim trail to Santiago de Compostela in northern Spain, graded moderate


£998 8 DAYS


Cycle grade MODERATE Comfort


Accommodation and Meals: 7 nights hotels. 7 breakfasts are included.


Included Bike: We provide 24 and 27 gear Conor City 350 hybrid bikes with front supspension – see trip notes for details.


Route and Terrain: On this tour we cycle 260 km over six days (an average 43 km per day). The route is mainly on tarmac tracks. The Meseta section is relatively flat and the Bierzo and Galicia hills involve some uphills. We have graded the route as moderate.


Group Size: Generally 10 to 16. TOUR DATES


The Cycle the Camino de Santiago tour runs in the following months:


Jan Santiago de Compostela/Martin Muller


AT L ANTIC OCEAN


La Coruna Airport


42km 49km


40/70km 33km 55km 41km


SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA ARZUA


PORTOMARIN SAMOS Cycle the Camino de Santiago Ref CCDS Bay of Biscay o C Triacastela O’Cebreiro (optional)


Villafranca del Bierzo


MOLINASECA Cruz de ASTORGA


Ferro km 0150 For more information and to book, go online at www.explore.co.uk


Santovenia Leon


SPAIN


For detailed information visit www.explore.co.uk/tours/ccds


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Guggenheim Museum


TOUR ONLY – 8 DAYS Tour price without flights from £769


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Apr Aug Dec


For full details of the dates and prices visit explore.co.uk/tours/ccds


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