• Day 1: Burgos

  It’s said your pilgrimage starts the moment you leave home. On the first day of the tour, we’ll meet you ate your hotel in Burgos. If you need a transfer from any other city in Spain (Madrid is the nearest international Airport), we can arrange for that.
  Dating back to 884, Burgos rises from the banks of the River Arlanzón and offers stunning examples of Spain’s Gothic architecture. Depending on the time of your arrival, we’ll have time to explore the old city centre, visit the cathedral and maybe a short cycle ride to collect our Pilgrim’s Passports. For dinner, we can recommend places that serve tapas and offer typical Castilian specialties.

• Day 2: Burgos – Carrión de los Condes | 86 km (53 miles) | 430 m (1411 ft) ⛰

  A hearty buffet breakfast precedes every day’s cycling. Our route takes us through the changing Castilian landscapes – abundant with crops, wheat, corn, hops and even vineyards. We pass through a multitude of charming villages, stopping for lunch at Hontanas. Later, we pause at Frómista with its Spanish Romanesque style churches to end the day’s cycling at Carrión. Overnight stay and dinner are at the Hotel Real Monasterio de San Zoilo, a spectacular place with a Gothic cloister and a church incorporated.

• Day 3: Carrión de los Condes– Sahagún – León | 48 km (30 miles) | 178 m (2579 ft) ⛰

  Today’s ride takes us past more charming villages to reach Sahagun, where we stop for lunch. This is followed by a minibus ride (90 km) to León, a city founded in the year 68 AD. Our overnight stay is at the magnificent Hotel Parador Hostal San Marcos with its splendid Renaissance façade. A city with abundant architectural richness, Leon also has a multitude of bars. We can recommend places for drinks before dinner. Don’t miss Leon Cathedral, a Gothic gem with imposing stained glass windows.

• Day 4: León – Astorga | 53 km (33 miles) | 259 m (850 ft) ⛰

  We’ll cycle to Astorga a city with Roman origins and home to an Episcopal Palace designed by Antoni Gaudí – today serving as a museum to the Camino de Santiago.
  Today’s route is gently undulated, the landscapes wide. After lunch, visit to the palace, the cathedral and the pilgrim’s hospital. We stay at the Hotel Casa de Tepa.

• Day 5: Astorga – Villafranca del Bierzo | 65 – 85 km (40 – 53 miles) | 912 m (2992 ft) ⛰

  Leaving Astorga, we remount the bikes to start a gentle ascent up into the hills. Then comes our first steep climb to reach the Cruz de Ferro (Iron Cross) – Here Pilgrim tradition prompts placing a commemorative stone below the cross. There follows a long downhill ride with superb views – passing by the villages of Acebo and Molinaseca to arrive at Ponferrada. After visiting the main spots, we proceed to Villafranca to spend the night at the Hotel Parador Villafranca del Bierzo. The town is of importance to Pilgrims as a refuge and sanctuary, before starting the most difficult part of their journey.

• Day 6: Villafranca del Bierzo – Samos | 61 km (38 miles) | 1093 m (3586 ft) ⛰

  From Villafranca, we cycle about 29 km / 18 miles towards the mythical O Cebreiro pass, stopping in Las Herrerías at the foot of the most demanding peak along the western Camino. If you want to safe your energy and jump this climb, we can organize a taxi ride for you, on your own expenses. Notice also, that we offer the possibility to upgrade this tour to a fully accompanied one, with a second driver in a van with space for up to 7 / 14 participants. In this charming mountain village, we lunch on hearty regional specialties, accompanied by exceptional views over Galicia. We remount the bikes to follow a route through Atlantic forests scattered with small villages, to arrive at Samos. Samos means in ancient languages “place to retire”. This name derives from it’s III c. A.D. monastery that presides the village and the water stream at it’s feet. We stay and dine at the charming family run hotel A Veiga. A Veiga is known to serve the best meat in the region by far.

• Day 7: Samos –Mellide – Arzúa | 73 km (45 miles) | 960 m (2800 ft) ⛰

  Today’s ride takes us trough a typical Galician landscape: green fields and apple fields, small old villages and Romanesque chapels that show you the Way. We follow the stream on a shady  small regional road that takes us to Sarria. Sarria marks the last 100 KM to Santiago de Compostela. To be eligible for the Compostelana (the Pilgrim’s Certificate in Santiago), a walking pilgrim will have to walk at least these 100 km. A biker needs to fulfill at least twice that distance. We’ll have taken on almost 5 times that distance by the time of our arrival in Santiago de Compostela. On our way, we’ll ride by Castro Maior, a fortified settlement overlooking the Miño river. Inhabited from the IV c. b.C. till the I c. A.D., it’s carved structure makes it a unique example of a settlement of the ancient regional civilizations. The Miño River was damned at Puertomarín, fluding the old village. During the Franco era, the fantastic Romanesque church was taken out of the valley, saved from the water and rebuild stone by stone in the center of the new village. Close to Mellide, we will ride by mini bus (25 km) to our hotel in Arzúa, 5 km further south to the village in the country side: a Pazo de Brandeso. Here you can relax in this spacious traditional grand-land-house transformed into a hotel, fully inmersed in nature, before our short last ride tomorrow to Santiago de Compostela. Arzúa is famous for its soft and creamy cow cheese.

• Day 8: Arzúa – Santiago de Compostela | 42 km (27 miles) | 511 m (1677 ft) ⛰

  We cycle the final 42 km of the Camino. Like all pilgrims do since 1200 years, we’ll en-joy the first glimpse of the cathedral from the Mount of Joy, just before entering the city. This final day of our pilgrimage is short but challenging – four hours cycling ending in Santiago at the Pórtico de la Gloria (Façade of Glory) by the cathedral – an unforgettable view. We proceed to the Pilgrim’s office, where you collect your official document: a fine certificate confirming that you have completed the pilgrimage. Our accommodation is at the Hotel Palacio del Carmen. Santiago de Compostela is historically one of the three most important pilgrimage-cities in the world, with Jerusalem and Rome, and still welcomes pilgrims from all over the world to this day. Our hotel is centrally located, convenient for exploring the streets and bars of the historic centre. Later, we dine together to celebrate our having successfully completed the cycling pilgrimage adventure together.

• Extended stay: Santiago de Compostela / Madrid

  If you want us to arrange for a longer stay in Santiago de Compostela, for a ride back to Madrid, for further excursions around Galicia, do not hesitate to contact us about this.
  We offer the best rated Madrid City Tours. And of Madrid’s surroundings (Segovia, Toledo, Aranjuez and the wine region of Madrid) as optional DAY TOURS. This would be a very beautiful way of wrapping-up your bike tour in Spain.

Early bird discount until February 28, 2026: 5%

Bravo Bike also offers other guided tours in Spain.

• Duration

  8 days | 8 nights

• Included

  – 8 nights accommodation in high standard hotels hotels. The hotels mentioned in “itinerary”are hotel examples of 4 – 5 star hotels.

  – Daily luggage transport between hotels

  – Reinforced continental breakfasts, buffet breakfasts in 4-star hotels and Paradores

  – 7 x sitting lunches with traditional Spanish set menu, including drinks

  – Dinners except León (D3) and Astorga (D4). No drinks included.

  – Bilingual tour guide / local expert, speaking Spanish, English, French and German (on request only)

  – Support vehicle, driver providing full technical support

  – Snacks and beverages along the Camino

  – Hundreds of photos to browse through when you’ve finished the tour (we’ll be documenting everything from the moment we start the ride)

  – All applicable taxes

• Not Included

  – All lunches and dinners not mentioned above and any personal expenses

  – Two dinners not included. 6 dinners included.

  – Any transfers

  – Rental bicycle: 27 gear Merida Crossway 40 ; Trek Verve 4 electric bicycle; Orbea and Treck road bike.

  – Rear rack and panniers (12kg | 26lbs cap. each) (only under request). The front handlebar bag is included if possible (not possible on e-bikes)

  – Helmet. We recommend you bring your own helmet to ensure proper fit. We sell helmets on request.

  – Health insurance and travel insurance (ask us about the plans we offer!)

  – Please ask for a quote if you would like to be followed by a people transportation van.

• Difficulty

  Category: Intermediate and Advanced

  5 biking routes of minimum 45 – 85 km (25 – 55 miles) per day. Adaptable to the groups’ skill and physical fitness level. Routes may also be adapted to suit road bikers. One 10 km (6 mile) climb to Cruz de Ferro and one optional 11 km (7 mile) climb to O Cebreiro. Our support van (2 seats) is available at any time where safe and accessible.
  Please ask for a quote if you would like to be followed by a people transportation van (up to 7 seats).

  This self-guided itinerary is not recommended for beginners.

• The Bikes

  

  

  Merida Crossway 27 gears
  Aluminium frame, front suspension, 27-speed (triple crankset)
  Sizes Available: S, M, L (similar in XL)

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  Trek and Orbea road bike
  Carbon/aluminium frame, Shimano 105 components
  Sizes Available: 54

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  Treck e bike Verve 4 Plus
  Aluminium frame, front suspension, 9-speed, disc brakes, electric assist
  Sizes Available: S, M, L, XL

• Notes

  – Minimum participants 6

  – Other departure options include Roncesvalles / Pamplona, 13 day Camino, or from León for 7 days (see Self-Guided Camino for sample itinerary)

  – We also offer self-guided tours from any other starting point in Spain. Self-guided tours can be started daily from April to the end of October. Please ask for more information.

  – For any extra nights or further information before or after the trip, please consult us. We consider ourselves local experts and it’s our pleasure to share that knowledge with you so you can make the most of your Spanish holiday!
  

• How to book this tour

  For booking pay in advance a 10% of the total price
  Final payment 4 weeks before departure
  Payment preferably via bank transfer
  Contract through us a cancellation insurance policy / travel insurance (highly recommended).

• Day 1: Madrid-Burgos-Haro | 74 km / 46 miles | 220 m (722 ft) ⛰

  You will be welcomed at the airport in Madrid on arrival, alternatively we will collect you from your hotel on the morning of day 1. A comfortable ride in our minibus takes us to Burgos, just 4 hours away. Dating back to 884, Burgos rises from the banks of the River Arlanzón and offers stunning examples of Spain’s gothic architecture. We’ll have a good lunch on arrival in Burgos, followed by a tour around the city, including a visit to the cathedral.  Departing from Burgos, we drive on to Haro where many of the wineries are concentrated. Upon arrival, we’ll celebrate with a welcoming drink and handing out of tour documents to prepare for the week’s adventure. Later there’s time for a stroll around the village. Dinner tonight is at the hotel.

• Day 2: Haro-El Ciego-Laguardia-Haro | 74 km / 46 miles | 220 m (722 ft) ⛰

  Each morning you can count on a hearty breakfast to prepare you for the day’s activity. Following a buffet breakfast, we head off in the minibus to the village of  El Ciego where we stop for our first wine visit to the relatively modern (inaugurated in 2006) Marqués de Riscal winery, designed by celebrated architect Frank Gehry. We start our day’s cycling at El Ciego, heading for Laguardia, home to many bodegas and a charmingly picturesque town of walls and ramparts, located on the foothills of the Sierra de Cantabria mountains. From Laguardia we cycle back to Haro through countryside abundant with vineyards and along the banks of the river Duero, pausing at delightful villages such as the village of Navarides, Baños de Ebro, San Vicente de Sonsierra, a pretty village overlooked by a castle where we stop for lunch, continuing in the afternoon via La Bastida, with a fortress, to finish the day’s cycling at Haro.

• Day 3: Haro – Ezcaray | 50 km / 31 miles | 277 m (909 ft) ⛰

  Today our day’s activity starts with a visit to one of Haro’s wineries: either Heredia, Muga or Manzanos.  Then we start out cycling southwards along the banks of the river Tiron with Ezcaray the day’s final destination, stopping  for lunch at Casalareina, so called as this was briefly the home of Queen Juana La Loca (The Mad). Our afternoon’s ride includes a stop at Santo Domingo de la Calzada, which is an important stop along the Camino de Santiago Pilgrim’s trail. We visit the cathedral and hear the curious legend about a young pilgrim and a resuscitated roast chicken !From Santo Domingo de La Calzada we cycle the last 15 miles along the River Oja to reach our charming mountain hotel at the ski resort of Ezcaray. Dinner here is at your expense.

• Day 4: Ezcaray – Covarrubias| 65 km / 41 miles plus transit in minibus.| 390 m (1280 ft) ⛰

  The town of Ezcaray is well known for its production of woollen products.  Our today´s cycling starts with a 10 km ride, climbing (no problem for E-bikers!)  to the mountain pass of Puerto de Pradilla, where there are some fine views to be enjoyed including Monte San Lorenzo, part of the Sierra de la Demanda. We continue with a downhill ride to Pradoluengo and then some climbs Pineda de Sierra, where we stop for lunch.  Here as we are moving quite a distance between La Rioja and Ribera del Duero, the final part of the route will be done in our minibus, with driving time estimated at 1 1/2 hours.  Covarrubias is a picturesque and well preserved mediaeval town with an interesting history- our hotel is a family run enterprise.

This morning we set off in the direction of Santo Domingo de Silos to visit its unique monastery, famous for its Gregorian chants sung superbly by monks. Feeling quite relaxed we can continue on to Yecla Gorge, a natural wonder, and Caleruega, charming pueblo. Next we’ll bicycle to Peñaranda and stop at the Posada (Inn), overlooking the main square and castle of the town. The inn is very pleasant and comfortable, you’ll feel right at home, and they’ve also got great food. A small, peaceful village, we’ll explore a bit or just hang out before dinner.[/acc_item]

• Day 5: Covarrubias-Peñaranda de Duero – La Vid | 55 km / 34 miles | 159 m (522 ft) ⛰

  Before we leave this morning, we can take some time to visit a palace belonging to the Zúñiga and Avellaneda families. Peñaranda is also home to one of the oldest pharmacies in Spain, having been in the same family for eight generations! We’ll make a quick trip and then hop in the minibus to go to Sotillo for a tour of one of the oldest wineries in the region. Next we’ll bicycle to Roa for lunch, and finally on to Peñafiel, whose imposing castle can be seen from miles away. Our accommodation awaits, an ancient monastery converted into a 4-star hotel. For dinner we’ll check out a restaurant that previously housed a flour mill. Peñafiel is the central point of the Ribera del Duero region in the province of Valladolid. It has one of the finest castles in Spain, also home to the Wine Museum and a very traditional main square.

• Day 6: La Vid-Aranda del Deuro-Roa Peñafiel del Duero | 70 km / 43 miles | mostly flat ⛰

  Cycling along the meadows on the banks of the River Duero, our route takes us through beautiful and abundant vineyards past charming villages like Pesquera. We’ll have lunch and in Tudela board the minibus for the last stage of the trip to Valladolid, the capital city of Castile and León. There are many museums and churches, with just 320,000 inhabitants it has a bustling city feel with lots of bars and restaurants, too. We’ll have a rest and enjoy free time for shopping or visiting the many sights of the city. Dinner is at a lovely, traditional restaurant in the city center.

• Day 7: Penafiel del Duero – Pedraza Segovia

  We leave early today, as there’s still much to see! The journey in the minibus is about 3 hours, but we’ll stop for lunch along the way and there’s a possibility of including a visit to the city of Segovia, too. Segovia is a city rich in history nestled in the lush mountains north of Madrid, dating back to Celtiberian times with an authentic Roman aqueduct and many other monuments and things to explore. Once we’ve filled our lungs with the precious fresh pine-scented air, we’ll head back to Madrid. Back in Madrid, your last evening is free to celebrate your accomplishment however you choose – we’ve got some great recommendations and can help you make reservations in a restaurant worthy of the occasion.

• Day 8: Segovia – Madrid – End of Trip or Extension

  Congratulations on your week’s feat, well done! If you’re up for it, consider joining us on our 3 Hour Madrid City Tour this morning for free, or even rent a bike to explore on your own. We also do day trips to Toledo and El Escorial, ask us for more information or to reserve your space.

Early bird discount until February 28, 2026: 5%

Bravo Bike also offers other guided tours in Spain.

• Duration

  8 days | 7 nights

• Included

  – 7 nights accommodation in high standard hotels and Paradores Nacionales. The hotels mentioned in “itinerary”are hotel examples of 4 – 5 star hotels.

  – Daily luggage transport between hotels

  – Two transfers from and to Madrid ate the beginning and at the end of the tour

  – Reinforced continental breakfasts, buffet breakfasts in 4-star hotels and Paradores

  – 7 x sitting lunches with traditional Spanish set menu, including drinks

  – All dinners. No drinks included.

  – Bilingual tour guide / local expert, speaking Spanish, English, French and German (on request only)

  – Support vehicle, driver providing full technical support

  -Minibus or similar

  – Snacks and beverages along the ride

  – The visits to the mentioned wineries

  – Hundreds of photos to browse through when you’ve finished the tour (we’ll be documenting everything from the moment we start the ride)

  – All applicable taxes

• Not Included

  – All lunches and dinners not mentioned above and any personal expenses

  – Any transfers not mentioned in the Itinerary

  – Rental bicycle: 27 gear Merida Crossway 40 ; Trek Verve 4 electric bicycle; Orbea and Treck road bike.

  – Rear rack and panniers (12kg | 26lbs cap. each) (only under request). The front handlebar bag is included if possible (not possible on e-bikes)

  – Helmet. We recommend you bring your own helmet to ensure proper fit. We sell helmets on request.

  – Health insurance and travel insurance (ask us about the plans we offer!)

• Difficulty

  Category: Intermediate and Advanced

• The Bikes

  

  

  Merida Crossway 27 gears
  Aluminium frame, front suspension, 27-speed (triple crankset)
  Sizes Available: S, M, L (similar in XL)

  —

  

  

  Trek and Orbea road bike
  Carbon/aluminium frame, Shimano 105 components
  Sizes Available: 54

  —

  

  Treck e bike Verve 4 Plus
  Aluminium frame, front suspension, 9-speed, disc brakes, electric assist
  Sizes Available: S, M, L, XL

• Hotel examples

  Parador of La Granja de San Ildefonso 4⭐

  

  The Parador in La Granja is the leading choice for accommodation in the area, nestled in the village surrounded by mountains replete with cherry and fig trees, chestnut trees and poplars. Clad in stone and slate, the hotel is instantly welcoming as you step inside into the elegance, class and comfort that paradores are known for. There’s a large restaurant, café and lounge for guests. Breakfast is also included. The rooms offer breathtaking views of the El Bierzo region, WiFi is available; indoor/outdoor swimming pools and a sauna await you.

• Notes

  – Minimum participants 6

  – We can tailor this tour for you to make it longer or shorter or, if you want to, starting in the Basque Country. Ask us for a cuote.

  – We also offer self-guided tours from any other starting point in Spain. Self-guided tours can be started daily from April to the end of October. Please ask for more information.

  – For any extra nights or further information before or after the trip, please consult us. We consider ourselves local experts and it’s our pleasure to share that knowledge with you so you can make the most of your Spanish holiday!
  

• How to book this tour

  For booking pay in advance a 10% of the total price
  Final payment 4 weeks before departure
  Payment preferably via bank transfer
  Contract through us a cancellation insurance policy / travel insurance (highly recommended).

Valencia and Costa Blanca biking itinerary

Day 1: Valencia

Participants’ individual arrival in Valencia. Introductory group meeting at the 5-star hotel and bike selection and adjustment to participants’ requirements at 6.00 pm, followed by a welcome drink. Dinner arrangements at participants’ own expense. Clients arriving in Madrid may opt to ride to Valencia by high-speed train from Madrid to Valencia, with a journeying time of just 1 hour 35 minutes. Train tickets are not included in the price.

Day 2: Valencia city tour 20-30 km (17-20 miles) (loop)

Following a generous breakfast buffet, we depart from the hotel following cycling lanes as far as the Port of Valencia to view the site of the 33 America’s Cup sailing competition, then cycling onwards to spend a while pedalling along the Formula 1 track of Spain’s Gran Prix. We continue on to El Arenal, Valencia’s city beach, where we can rest for a while either basking in the bright Costa Blanca sunshine, or even taking a quick dip in the Mediterranean. From here we cycle into the city centre to visit the main landmarks such as the cathedral, the train station of architectural importance and the bull ring, the city walls, the central market, to mention just a few. Lunch will be at a typical city restaurant, followed by a free afternoon, allowing for a visit to the modernistic oceanographic museum and the City of Science built by Calatrava, or simply resting. Dinner will be provided at a beach-front restaurant.

Day 3: Valencia – Gandía 70 km (43.5 miles)

After a hearty breakfast, we cycle from our hotel towards the Albufera natural park. We exit the city of Valencia over a new bridge designed by Santiago Calatrava. Cycling some 20 km (13 miles) to the beach at El Saler. Our route then takes us towards El Palmar in the Albufera nature reserve. Here, a boat excursion will allow us to enjoy this paradise of rice fields (one of the largest in Europe) and for bird-lovers, the wide variety of bird species that abound in this reserve. For lunch we’ll be in Cullera. A former fishermans’ and traiding small-town, where the Júcar river flows into the sea. We’ll pass by the romantic light-house and enjoy the view onto the old morish castle and the church up on top of the hills above Cullera. For lunch, the regional specialities are “Arroz Valenciano” (rice with saffron and fish, muls or rabbit and chicken) and a vast variety of fish and shell-food. Our afternoon ride takes us towards Gandía, a village surrounded by orange-fields, where we’ll complete our day’s cycling. Gandía, once upon a time a small fisherman’s village and a hide away for pirates and corsairs, has become a favourite beach-holiday spot for people from the region, from Valencia and from Madrid, too.

Day 4: Gandía – Magarida / Planes – L’Orxa – Gandía 79 km / 90 km (49 / 56 miles) (loop)

Our day’s ride begins from our hotel and takes us into the wild and natural Hinterland, where we start climbing through a valley with spectacular views, a Morish castle, following country lanes and passing through one little village after the other, constantly surrounded by orange, lemon and almond trees and later on pine trees and chalk soil releasing a characteristic thyme and rosamary scent.  The route is constantly uphill but without major climbs. A menu lunch is provided in a small mountain village. Afterwards, our cycle route back to the hotel is mostly flat to downhill. A relaxing swim in the sea or in the hotel’s pool will provide a great finale to today’s super cycling experience. Alternatively to this biking excursion, you may opt for golfing. Here you’ll find a chance to take in a bit of practice a different sport to biking. Dinner is provided at the hotel.

Day 5: Javea 57 km (35 miles)

Starting from the hotel, today’s cycling route takes us along the coast and through the orange groves along the “camis” or lanes towards the port of Denia. Here we begin the climb towards Javea, cycling on to stop at a gorgeous beach surrounded by rocks. Here we will have time for a refreshing swim, followed by lunch overlooking the beach. Afterwards, we cycle up to the lighthouse at Cap de la Nau, where on a clear day, the views are quite spectacular, and we may even get to see as far as the island of Eivissa (Ibiza, Illes Balears). Our cycling day ends at the 4-star Parador hotel in Javea. Dinner is provided at the hotel.

Day 6: Javea 65 / 75 km (40 / 46 miles) (loop)

Departing from the hotel we pedal inland on quiet country lanes towards Paracent, where an easy 6 km (4 miles) climb begins to the Col de Rates providing some excellent views of the surrounding countryside. We stop in a small village for a sumptuous lunch before cycling further down to Calpe and Moreira. From there back to Javea.  A farewell dinner is provided at the port of Javea.

Day 7: Departure or extension of your trip

Following our final breakfast, you may opt for a transfer back to Valencia, a train-ride from there to Madrid, extend your stay in Jávea, continue your trip around the region, or leave by plane from Valencia or Alicante. Don’t hesitate to contact us for any information. We can arrange in advance for any transfer or extended stay that you need.
Would you happen to opt for a trip to Madrid, join us on our best rated Madrid City Tours. If you stay longer in the capital of Spain, Madrid’s surroundings by bike might be of your interest (day tours to Segovia, Toledo, Aranjuez and the wine region of Madrid). This would be a very beautiful way of wrapping-up your bike tour in Spain.

Early bird discount until February 28, 2026: 5%

Bravo Bike also offers other guided tours in Spain.