This is the best of guided bike tours for any bicyclist wanting a taste of the traditions and history of the "Camino de Santiago". For centuries, it has been used by pilgrims. One needs no religious beliefs, just curiosity and the wish to learn. On the route, the pilgrims are united by their course.
Listed as the main European Cultural Itinerary and scattered with delightful monuments such as old pilgrims' hospitals in Leon and Santiago de Compostela, we are constantly reminded that this route is the oldest, most celebrated and most frequented in Europe. It crosses the north of Spain beginning from the Pyrenees and provides views of breathtaking landscapes in the following regions of Navarra, Castile and Leon and Galicia,ancient monuments and most typical villages and cities from Pamplona to Burgos, Leon and to Santiago. Our accommodation is of the highest quality: of three state-run Paradores on the bicycle route, two are very luxurious and the other hotels are of superior quality with a special charm. Savor the best of Spanish cuisine, traditional to the regions and accompanied by excellent wines from La Rioja and Ribera del Duero regions. The mini bus will transport us to the starting points of each stage of our tour and we will cycle through the most interesting parts of our route.
You will get to know Spain´s most spectacular landscapes, historical monuments and charming villages pedaling on a bike.
WHAT´S INCLUDED IN THE TRIP:
Price per person
EURO 1.720.- 7 nights in Paradores & 4-star hotels
in double occupancy. Single supplement Euro 205.-
Other
options
EURO 1.420.- 7 nights in 2 & 3-star hotels double
occupancy. Single supplement Euro 145.-
Possibility: flying back
from Santiago airport to Madrid Barajas at own expense. Route can
also be started from Roncesvalles or Léon (10 nights, 11 days).
We also offer self-guided tours from Léon or any other starting point.
Please ask for complete information.
Departure dates
2008 starting
on Sundays on April 6th, May 25th, June 22nd, July 6th, Sept 14th with a minimum of four participants.
Difficulty level
B (Intermediate) and C (Advanced). 5 routes of 45-75
kms. (25 to 50 miles) Adaptable to the groups´
ability. Routes are also perfect for road bikers.
Days /nights
8 days / 7 nights
Included in the price
7 nights accommodation, all buffet breakfasts, taxes, 4 dinners, 7 menu lunches, personalized guided
service in English, support vehicle, 27-gear mtb bicycles, daily refreshments,
admission fees, documentation, free CD photo album
and welcome gifts.
Supplements/ Options
For any extra night or further information before or
after the trip, please consult.