CAMINO DE SANTIAGO, SPAIN / BICYCLE TOUR.
Burgos to Santiago de Compostela.

ITINERARY

Day 0

Arrival Day June 20th. Meet at our Hotel in Burgos. Burgos is beautiful city with wide tree-lined streets and an intricate system of canals and rivers. We will assemble bikes, taste some local wines, rest from your travels.

Day 1

Burgos to Castrojeriz June 21st (40 km) A gentle, mostly flat day (maybe a couple of bumps) through vineyards and Spanish countryside to help recover from any jet lag.

Day 2

Castrojeriz to Carrion de los Condes (45km) A very flat ride through farmers fields. Lots of small hamlets along the route to stop for a coffee and stretch. Carrion de los Condes – 2500 inhabitants

Day 3

Carrion de los Condes to Mansilla de las Mulas (77 km) Our last flat ride through farm land and hamlets. Mansilla de las Mulas “village of frogs” is a small town of about 1825 inhabitants

Day 4

Mansilla de las Mulas to Astorga (69 km) Some gentle hills are a welcome relief. A ride along old roman roads and through medieval towns. Astorga (13,500 inhabitants) is a very significant junction of the pilgrim route –the French and “La Via de la Plata” trails intersect here.

Day 5

Astorga to Molinaseca (46 km) A short day to rest the legs. Molinaseca is a small town of about 1000 people. Lots of time to relax, sit in a café, walk the streets, and take in the sights.

Day 6

Molinaseca to Villafranca (52 km) Climb about 600m elevation in the first half of the day, coast down 800m in the afternoon to Cacabelos ---well known for its delicious white wines (5000 inhabitants), on route visit the famous Spanish military Templar Castle in Ponferrada.

Day 7

Villafranca to Samos (62 km) Hills, mature forests of pines, chestnuts and oaks, Gallician farmyards, pavement, -great variety of terrain and magnificent views of the Valcarce Valley.

Day 8

Samos to Portomarin (62 km) Stop at the city of Sarria on the river for a late brunch. Rolling terrain, centuries old cattle farms, a ride back through the middle ages-cross several medieval bridges. Stay on the town square in the town of Portomarin.

Day 9

Portomarin to Arzua (53 km) Ride under the cover of tree lined paths through farmer’s fields. Up and down, lots of tiny hamlets.

Day 10

Arzua to Santiago de Compostella (39 km) June 30th, Santiago de Compostela (89,500 inhabitants) Gentle hills through several hamlets lead us to the finish of St. James’ pilgrimage.

Day 11

Travel Day July 1st. We will help you board a train, bus or plane to Madrid (8 hours) or wherever you wish to spend some extra time.

Tour Dates

June 20th - 30th, 2010

10 riding days / 11 nights

COST: $1650 CDN (based on double occupancy), + $425 for single occupancy.

There is no GST charged on trips outside Canada.

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Camino Santiago, Spain. Courtesy LH Wilson.

Camino Santiago, Spain. Courtesy Jill Haras.