| CYCLING THE WAY OF ST JAMES PART 2 | price from 528 € | |
| Compostela - Leisure cycling - Mountain biking - 7 days | ||
This cycle holiday takes in the second or middle section of the French Way. This second section passes through Leon and the vast Castillan Plateau (Approx. alt. 900m) before reaching the medieval city of Ponferrada. This particular section offers some of the most interesting historical and cultural sites including the medieval city of Burgos, which is home to a UNESCO World Heritage cathedral. For this section, the terrain is mostly flat, making it a feasible trip for any cyclist with an average level of fitness. |
| Cycling The Way of St James (El Camino de Santiago) |
If you would like to cycle the Way of St James, we have divided the principal route (the Camino Frances) into three sections for you. Choose one section or combine two, or do the whole route either in one go or over time. The choice is yours....
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| Program |
| Day 1 Burgos
Burgos, the historic capital of Castile, is worth exploring, mainly for its Cathedral (a UNESCO World Heritage site) which is a wonderful example of Spanish Gothic architecture, but also for the historic quarter. With more time to spare it is well worth walking along the banks of the Duero and Arlanza rivers. Town: ATM, shops. all facilities. Accommodation: 3* hotel in the historical centre of the town, en suite. |
| Day 2 Burgos to Fromista
Wherever you look on this day you will find references to the Camino de Santiago. All of the villages you pass through are influenced by the pilgrimage. You may start to consider completing this second section and then going on to the next in order to reach the end goal of Santiago de Compostela... Town: ATM, Shops, all facilities Accomodation: 1* hotel in the old centre of the town, en-suite. Meals: Breakfast, dinner Distance: 73km Ascent: +650m Descent: -550m |
| Day 3 Fromista to Sahagun
On this day you will get a real feel for the wide open plains of the Castilla. Crop fields give patches of beautiful colour to the agricultural landscape all year round. The first half of the day is predominantly flat and it gets a bit more hilly on the second half of the ride towards Sahagun. Town: ATM, Shops, all facilities Accomodation: 4* hotel, 300m from the centre of town, en-suite. Meals: Breakfast, Distance: 67km Ascent: +150m Descent: -80m |
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| Day 5 Leon to Astorga
A well deserved wonderfully flat ride lies ahead of you. Given that you remain on the high plateau, the route is not devoid of views either. In fact you will see Astorga down in the valley long before your arrival! In Astorga, take some time to visit the Episcopal palace, the cathedral, and the old city walls. Town: ATM, Shops, all facilities Accomodation: 3* hotel right in the historic centre, en-suite. Meals: Breakfast, dinner Distance: 44km Ascent: +500m Descent: -200m |
| Day 6 Astorga to Ponferrada
After taking it easy on the flat, it is time to climb! The ascent takes you 1500m above sea level to reach the famous Cruz del Hierro (the Iron Cross). The landscape and towns with rich history make this a wonderful way to complete this second section, before reaching Ponferrada: a city with a lively, and very pretty, medieval centre. Town: ATM, Shops, all facilities Accommodation: A charming 3* hotel, 200m from the historical center, en-suite. Meals: Breakfast Distance: 54km Ascent: +1000m Descent: -1150m |
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This map is non-contractual and exists solely to give you an idea of the area covered by this holiday |
