| CYCLING THE WAY OF ST JAMES FINAL SECTION | price from 522 € | |
| Compostela - Leisure cycling - Mountain biking - 7 days | ||
This cycle holiday takes in the final section of the French Way. Starting in the town of Ponferrada which is surrounded by mountains, and finishing in Santiago de Compostela, this section covers both the Castilla y Leon and Galicia regions. This section of the Camino crosses the magnificent O’Cebreiro Mountains before heading towards the centre of Galicia and its green hills. This section can be physically demanding and requires a good level of fitness. However, it is also a highly rewarding stage of the Camino, offering beautiful landscapes and numerous cultural sites plus the added bonus of finishing in Santiago de Compostela, the final destination for pilgrims undertaking the Way of St James. |
| 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 Ponferrada
Ponferrada has a pretty, medieval town centre, guarded by the Templars' Castle and is a lively place. The old part of the city has a pedestrian quarter where tourists and local people like to take it easy on the terraces of Plaza del Ayutamiento and Plaza de la Encina. Town: Shops, all facilities |
| Day 2 Ponferrada to Villafranca del Bierzo
This first cycling day is relatively short and easy, so we suggest you make the most of it! You will cycle through the province of Castila y Leon and the valley of Bierzo, surrounded by mountains. The last few kilometres are spent cycling through vineyards before arriving at your destination in Villafranca del Bierzo. Enjoy your time in the town. Town: ATM, Shops, all facilities Accommodation: 2* family-run hotel, en-suite. Meals: Breakfast, dinner Distance: 24km Ascent: +150m Descent: -120m |
| Day 3 Villafranca del Bierzo to O'Cebreiro
With the easy day out of the way, you will be nicely warmed up to ascend 1000m... You will pass through the river valley of Valcace before tackling the ascent of O Cebreiro. Situated between the ranges of "Los Ancares" and "La Sierra do Courel", this day of riding involves a steep climb in the course of only a few kilometres. There's no need to hurry as the distance you need to cover today is short. Simply take the climbing in your stride and enjoy the superb scenery! Town: ATM, Shops, all facilities Accommodation: 1* family-run hotel, in the centre of the village, en-suite. Meals: Breakfast, dinner Distance: 32km, Ascent: +1000m Descent: -300m |
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| Day 5 Sarria to Melide
You will begin the day with a ride up through oak woods, passing by the Romanesque Church of Barbedelo, before crossing over the Belesar Dam in Portomarin. The route to Melide is not too difficult although expect the relief to continue to be hilly! Town: ATM, Shops, all facilities Accommodation: charming 2* hotel in front of the "Refugio de Peligrino", in the centre of the town. Meals: Breakfast, dinner Distance: 75km Ascent: +800m Descent: -750m |
| Day 6 Melide to Santiago
As you would expect, this really is the most exciting day on the Camino, for pilgrims and non-pilgrims alike. The route continues to be hilly in nature, but from El Monte de Gozo (Mount of Joy), you can see the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in the distance for the first time. The cathedral is the final destination for all pilgrims on the Way of St James. Town: ATM, Shops, all facilities Accommodation: 3* hotel in the historic centre. Renovated 18th-century family house, en-suite Meals: Breakfast Distance: 54km Ascent: +400m Descent: -450m |
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This map is not contractual and just give an idea of the area and itinerary. |
