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Camino de Santiago Cycling 14 Days

Day 1
Arrive to Pamplona - Most people arrive via
Madrid; there are flight, train and coach options into
Pamplona. Youll stay in a three-star hotel in the city
center, where you can walk through the old town.

Day 2
Pamplona to Estella - Leaving Pamplona youll climb towards the
foothills of the Sierra del Perdon, reaching Puenta la Reina, with its famous
Romanesque bridge and charming town. Youll spend the night in Estella,
near the beautiful 12th century Palace of the Kings of Navarre.
Distance: 47 km, elevation gain 820 m.*

Day 3
Estella to Logrono - Youll start the day with a
stop at the winemakers Bodega Irache, where a
free-flowing wine fountain welcomes thirsty
pilgrims. The ride takes you through vineyards and
past castles before crossing the great Puente de
Piedra into Logrono, a bustling town with an interesting history,
architectural jewels, cafes and music. Your hotel is in a beautifully
renovated historical building with all amenities.
Distance: 49 km, elevation gain 750 m.*

Day 4
Logrono to Santa Domingo de la Calzada - Your goal today is to
reach a town long linked to the pilgrimage. The towns namesake, St.

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Dominic, was a hermit who devoted his life to helping pilgrims on their
way to Santiago. Among other deeds, he built a pilgrims bridge, hospital
and much of the medieval road (which we ride) that still survives from the
11th century. The other reason to stop here is to stay at the extraordinary
Parador Hotel that is one of Spains best.
Distance: 50 km, elevation gain 730 m.*

Day 5
Santa Domingo de la Calzada to Burgos - The riding today is superb
through bell heather on rolling trail. Arriving in Burgos, you could visit the
Gothic Cathedral, one of the most outstanding artistic monuments in
Spain. After dinner, for those wanting a little nightlife, there are plenty of
tapas bars and clubs to tempt you!
Distance: 67 km, elevation gain 660 m.*

Day 6
Burgos to Carrion de las Condes - The riding through most of the
Castilian stages is on more level terrain allowing you to comfortably cover
more distance. Although no less beautiful, the scenery changes
dramatically through this region. Youll want to have lunch today in the
curious town of Hontanas, where the barman drinks wine in a most
unusual way. Your destination, Carrion de las Condes makes for a relaxing
town, between the bustling cities (and nightlife) of Burgos and Leon.
Distance: 80 km, elevation gain 550 m.*

Day 7
Carrion de las Condes to Leon - Although one of your longer days, the
gentle grade should allow you to take your time and enjoy the ride. We
recommend a picnic lunch at a beautiful site on the river Esla in Mansilla
de las Mulas; afterwards youll continue into Leon with its impressive
monuments including the 13 C Cathedral. Your hotel for tonight is located
in the historical district, steps from the cities best shopping and

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restaurants.
Distance: 95 km, elevation gain 450 m.*

Day 8
Leon - Best visited with a walking tour, we will arrange to have Rafael
Gallego, our local expert take you to see the sites. Raphael is extremely
knowledgeable about the citys monuments and the camino and we are
sure you will find this a wonderful experience.

Day 9
Leon to Rabanal del Camino - Riding out of Leon you could visit
Hospital del Orbigo, arriving in time for lunch in Astorga. For Epicureans,
Astorga is known for mantecadas, one of the famous delicacies in Spanish
pastrymaking. You will overnight in Rabanal del Camino, one of the more
famous pilgrimage sites along the trail.
Distance: 74 km, elevation gain 690 m.*

Day 10
Rabanal to Villafranca - Your route today will begin with a visit to
Castrillo de los Polvares, a town immortalized by the writer Concha Espina
in her novel The Maragato Sphinx, a portrait of the village and its
centuries-old customs. Just before lunch youll reach the Cruz de Ferro,
one of the most symbolic monuments along the pilgrims route. Whenever
a pilgrim adds a stone to the pile they become part of an ancient tradition;
the Romans called these stone heaps, mounts of Mercury after the god of
travelers. In Ponferrada, you can visit the impressive Templar Castle, one
of the oldest and finest examples of Spanish military architecture. Youll
finish the day in Villafranca, one of the most attractive towns on the
Camino. Your hotel for tonight is in a charming 3-star hotel in the center.
Distance: 58 km, elevation gain 820 m.*

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Day 11
Villafranca to Sarria - From Villafranca, you will climb through
unspoiled countryside of heather and broom, pines, chestnuts and oaks
enjoying a magnificent view over the Valcarce valley up to El Cebreiro,
famous for its pallozas, straw-roofed dwellings. In Samos, visit a
monastery before continuing on to Sarria and with its Monastery of La
Magdelena and its hospitable Mercedarian monks.
Distance: 70 km, elevation gain 1500 m.*

Day 12
Sarria to Leboreiro - From Sarria, the terrain changes again, as you find
yourself in a rural part of the country with people living much as they did
centuries ago. Have lunch in Portomarin, and then enjoy some of the best
biking of the camino on rolling terrain arriving to a little village in the
country- side; where you will spend the night at a most charming inn.
Distance: 71 km, elevation gain 1200 m.*

Day 13
Leboreiro to Santiago de Compostella - Start this day with crossings
of medieval bridges at Disicabo and at Furelos before reaching Melide,
particularly rich in pre-Roman remains. Youll pass many small hamlets
hidden among eucalyptus trees before reaching the environs of Santiago.
Your adrenaline will surge as you make your way through Santiago itself,
packed with vestiges of the pilgrimage. Nothing quite prepares you though,
for arriving at the Cathedral itself, where you can share in the sense that
pilgrims have felt since time immemorial. Youll stay at one of the finest
hotels in the city located just 200 meters from the Cathedral.
Distance: 46 km, elevation gain 740 m.*

Day 14
Departure - We recommend a leisurely last day; if you are heading back
to Madrid, there are flight, train and bus connections.

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