Pilgrimage Cycling - Classic Camino de Santiago

Arrival and check-in at your hotel in León. Hopefully you have time to visit the cathedral, a masterpiece in Gothic style.

Accommodation in León

After the bikes have been delivered, tested and fine-tuned, you begin your peaceful cycling day through the fields of Castile to Astorga, a city of Roman origin where the Camino crosses Via de la Plata. In this walled city, Gaudí built the archbishop's palace in modernist style.

Accommodation in Astorga

Today you get to test your legs in the hills around Bierzo to Cruz de Fierro which is located at 1507 meters altitude. Then it's downhill to the village of Molinaseca which is located in the most remote area along the Camino. Some villages with cafés exist though and dinner is included tonight at your accommodation.

Accommodation in Molinaseca

A peaceful cycling day of 32 km without major elevation differences to Vilafranca del Bierzo. On the way you pass Ponferrada which was also founded by the Romans. An impressive monument is the Knights Templar castle which was built in the 12th century. After Ponferrada the terrain is a bit more hilly towards Villafranca.

Accommodation in Villafranca del Bierzo

Today it gets a bit tougher as you cycle into Galicia and the last part goes steadily uphill for the last 6 kilometers to O Cebreiro which is a fascinating village full of legends and stories connected to the Camino. Your hotel is located right next to the Romanesque church from the 12th century.

Accommodation in Piedrafita do Cebreiro

Today you start with some shorter uphill sections before it goes downhill for most of the remaining 35 kilometers. You cycle through green Galician countryside and woodland. You pass the Samos monastery which was founded in the 6th century but has been continuously renovated over the centuries.

Accommodation in Sarria

A long and varied day in the cycling saddle. Some climbs occur but none longer than 200 meters. The landscape is rural and varied and you cycle past several cafés and restaurants where you can share your experiences with other pilgrim cyclists. You stay at a charming countryside hotel.

Accommodation in Palas de Rei

A pleasant cycling day in a beautiful landscape as you cycle from one rural village to another. Once in Arzúa you stay again at a charming countryside hotel, a so-called Pazo.

Accommodation in Arzúa

A wonderful cycling day where you finally reach Santiago de Compostela and Puerto del Perdón - Santiago's Cathedral. The regular route of 39 km goes via Monte de Gozo and the airport. If you want a more scenic route you choose the 50 km one.

Accommodation in Santiago de Compostela

The cycling trip ends after breakfast