Cycling Camino Frances: Leon to Santiago

Do you enjoy a challenge and a true sense of achievement at the end of your travels? Cycle the thrilling final stage of the Camino de Santiago and gain your Compostela. Enjoy the freedom of riding through rural Spanish countryside combined with authentic villages and gastronomic excellence - what is not to love!

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Solo Travellers

The minimum age for this tour is: 16 Years

This cycle is graded moderate with daily rides of up to 60km, over rollling terrain with some sustained climbs. The cycle is extremely well way-marked and you will also be supplied with turn by turn route notes and detailed maps so you will have no problem following the route each day.You will principally follow traffic free cycle paths, quiet country roads, dirt tracks and some busier roads as you enter and leave larger cities.

Each accommodation on the Camino is different and full of character, and you'll be staying in a selection of small family-run hotels and B&Bs. Each accommodation has been chosen for ambience, atmosphere, and to ensure it offers the best possible option in each location. Owing to the nature of this route, you will also be able to share stories and tales with fellow cyclists (and walkers) completing the Camino de Santiago.

We do recommend that you book this trip early as the area is always popular and the hotels and B&Bs do fill up quickly, especially in high season.

Solo Cyclists & Single Rooms

Single rooms are available although a supplement is payable. This trip is available to solo cyclists. As you will meet fellow pilgrims, walkers and cyclists en route, it is a great trip to take if you are travelling on your own. A solo cyclist supplement is payable (as accommodation is in rooms for single occupancy).

Meals

A local continental breakfast is included each morning. Breakfasts usually consist of fresh pastries, breads, fruits, yoghurts, cheeses, meats and granola. If you have special dietary requirements do let us know at the time of booking. Lunch and dinner are not included which means you are more flexible to choose from local cafes, bars and restaurants. Every overnight stop normally serves a 'Pilgrim's Menu' which includes 3 courses, wine and water.

The route is marked with yellow painted arrows but please take care at intersections. There will always be other cyclists/walkers around in case you are looking for help. A detailed information pack including route notes, local information and maps will be waiting for you at your first accommodation.

This trip is available to start on any day from the beginning of April to the end of October. The trip does become particular busy during the peak summer months of June-August so we would suggest you book once your plans are finalised.

By Air: Oviedo is often the most convenient airport and is serviced by easyJet from London. There are 8 buses a day from Oviedo to Leon which takes 1hr30. Timetables and fares can be viewed at Alsa.

Alternatively, Madrid airport is serviced by the majority of major airlines which may be a more suitable option for international passengers. Or you can fly into Leon Airport itself, which is 6km by taxi from the city.

By Train: León can easily be reached by train from Madrid which takes 2hr45. Timetables and fares can be viewed at RENFE.

By Air: Direct flights are available from Santiago de Compostela AirporTt to London Stansted and Gatwick airports. Alternatively connecting flights via Central European hubs such as Madrid and Barcelona is also a good option.

By Train: It is also possible to take the train from Santiago to Madrid (approx. 7-8hrs). Timetables and fares can be viewed at Renfe.

At Macs Adventure, we work in partnership with many luggage transfer providers who set a limit on how many bags/suitcases they will transfer per person, and also the weight of the bag/suitcase.  Your booking includes transfer of 1 bag per person.  It is very important that you read the luggage information specific to your tour before departure. If you do not adhere to these limits, there is a great possibility that you will be charged locally both for extra bags or if they are too heavy. This limitation can be a challenge, especially as airlines generally have limits that are higher. However, our luggage providers have reasons for these limits (usually due to the Health and Safety of their employees), which we must respect.

Your bags will be transferred from your accommodation as per your itinerary and moved onto your next overnight accommodation. The maximum weight of a piece of luggage is 20kg.