7 Nts French Camino - Cycling
Duration:
7 Nights
From €1325pp
All Year
This itinerary takes you on a cycling adventure along the French Camino, the most famous of all the Camino de Santiago routes, from the historic city of Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela. Ride though a richly varied landscape from the vineyards of El Bierzo to the mountainous borderlands of Galicia to the wooded countryside so typical of the Camino’s final stages. Discover fascinating historical towns and villages while gaining a rare insight into the diverse culinary and cultural traditions of the Camino.
Day 1. Arrival in Ponferrada
Your journey starts in Ponferrada, capital of the Bierzo winemaking region and the last major town on the French Way before Santiago de Compostela. Its most famous sight is without doubt the stunning 13th-century Templar Castle.
Overnight: Ponferrada
Day 2. Ponferrada - O Cebreiro (52 km)
Leave Ponferrada and cycle through the vineyards of El Bierzo as far as the impressive medieval town of Vilafranca del Bierzo. Follow a river valley before entering Galicia and tackling the climb to the mythical mountain village of O Cebreiro. Take a relaxing evening stroll among the traditional stone-and-hay dwellings known as pallozas
Overnight: Cebreiro
Day 3. O Cebreiro - Sarria (39 km)
Descend from O Cebreiro and follow a nice undulating trail with beautiful views of the surrounding mountainous landscape. Wonderful native forests, charming rural villages and stone-built architectures vie for your attention. Throw in traditional raised granaries, standing crosses and Romanesque churches—this is Galicia at its purest.
Overnight: Sarria
Day 4. Sarria - Palas de Rei (47 km)
Today you will cycle along quiet country backroads through woods and hamlets as far as Portomarin. From there, the track winds through a rural terrain with ups and downs before reaching the town of Palas de Rei, where you can enjoy a nice traditional dinner.
Overnight: Palas de Rei
Day 5. Palas de Rei - Pedrouzo (48 km)
Today’s stage is similar to previous days as your wheels roll through thick eucalyptus and oak forests, peaceful creeks and historical towns and villages such as Boente, Ribadixo de Abaixo and Arzúa.
Overnight: Pedrouzo
Day 6. Pedrouzo - Santiago de Compostela (20 km)
Your short final stage weaves between minor roads and narrow lanes before reaching Santiago de Compostela, capital of Galicia and home to the tomb of the Apostle Saint James.
Overnight: Santiago de Compostela
Day 7. Free morning and flight back home
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the end of your Camino adventure.
- 6 nights in charming hotels and rural houses( the first and last night in 4-star hotels)
- Breakfast and Dinner every day
- Provisioning en route with typical products
- Daily luggage transfer
- Electric or muscle bike rental with all the necessary accessories
- Support vehicle en route
- Credential and pilgrim shell
- Compostela ceremony last night
- Welcome cocktail and Briefing at the facilities of El Bierzo a Pedales
- Maillot gift
- Car parking possibility the first day in Ponferrrada +€5 per day
- Private transfer from Santiago to Ponferrada +€50 per person
- Transfers from Santiago’s airport
- From Santiago’s Airport to Ponferrada +€200 for a maximum of 4 people
- From the Hotel in Santiago to Santiago’s airport +€22 for a maximum of 4 people
