Our first Camino de Santiago Bike Tour. Discover the last 200 miles of this historic trail on an e-bike. Starting in León, we'll make our way to Santiago in a gear that allows you to get the most out of this amazing section of the Camino.
We are excited to be partnering up with our friends from the Basque Country, Bizi Cycle Tours, who are specialists in small group cycling tours and share a common vision with Fresco Tours of what needs to be delivered for a full-service guided experience.
Your two bilingual guides that accompany the tour are either Spanish or live in Spain year-round. This is our home and we love to share it with you! One guide will be from Fresco Tours and the other guide will be from Bizi Cycle Tours.
All your meals (B,L,D) are included, so you only need to worry about enjoying the trail! Weather permitting, our gourmet picnics showcase the freshest of local flavors.
Charming restored manor homes, 3-4 star hotels and B&Bs that offer the best in hospitality, comfort, and location.
Our itinerary qualifies you for the Compostela certificate upon your arrival to Santiago.
You choose! Ride alone with the assurance that we’ll take care of you or enjoy the company of others and your knowledgeable guides.
No need to worry about your luggage – we’ll sort it out while you do the cycling.
We’ve designed each trip to enjoy the stunning beauty of the Spanish landscape, while giving you a true sense of the soul and magic of these exciting people and their culture. We love to share this magnificent country and want you to feel a part of it. For us it is more than just a trip – it is our home.
Day 1
Accommodations: León - bike fitting (D)
Meeting time: León 3:00 pm
Distance: 0 km / 0 mi
Day 2
Accommodations: Astorga (B, L, D)
Distance: 53 km / 33 mi
Day 3
Accommodations: Cacabelos (B, L, D)
Distance: 67 km / 42 mi
Day 4
Accommodations: Samos (B, L, D)
Distance: 70 km / 43 mi
Day 5
Accommodations: Ligonde (B, L, D)
Distance: 62 km / 39 mi
Day 6
Accommodations: Arzúa (B, L, D)
Distance: 50 km / 31 mi
Day 7
Accommodations: Santiago de Compostela (B, L, D)
Distance: 52 km / 32 mi
Day 8
Accommodations: Itinerary Ends (B)
*Please note: This itinerary is subject to slight modifications due to hotel availability, weather, festivals, and other occurences.
León, Spain, is the official starting point of the Camino de Santiago on Wheels and can be reached via train, or bus. Traveling from either Madrid or Bilbao, one can choose between the train (RENFE) or the bus (ALSA). For a sample of prices and timetables, please see:
RENFE Train – Madrid to Leon
ALSA Bus – Madrid to Leon
Train tickets can be purchased online through RENFE. Some routes cannot be purchased until 3-4 weeks prior to departure – please be patient. Please note that the site tends to run slowly on weekends due to heavy demand.
If you would like information on trains in Spain (different types of fares, security, food on board, etc.), Trainline is a wonderful resource. You can also buy your tickets on this site if you find the RENFE site to be confusing (just remember that tickets are not available until 3-4 weeks before departure).
Bus tickets can be purchased on ALSA .
There are several fast trains a day between Santiago and Madrid (approximately 3-4 hours). Traveling by train is the most convenient way, especially if you are planning to do some sightseeing in Madrid, as it takes you straight to the city center. If you are looking to fly, there are multiple domestic flights a day between Santiago and Madrid, as well as other major Spanish cities.
You can easily find taxis as you exit the terminal. It takes about 25-30 minutes to get to the city center (or the Atocha or Chamartin train stations) and the price is around €35.
Absolutely. Although we will provide a biking helmet suitable for you, you are welcome to bring your own, along with any other gear you may feel you require. As we will be riding electric (pedal assisted) eBikes, some people find comfortable footwear enough. The same applies to other accessories, such as clip-in pedals; you can bring your own or rent them from us.
After breakfast, we set off from our hotel and get the blood flowing on our morning ride. Along the stage, there will be a couple check points to make sure that everything is OK. Your guides will also encourage coffee breaks to power up and admire interesting sites. After about 3 hours of riding, we will have lunch. Weather permitting, you will enjoy a complete gourmet picnic prepared with the freshest local ingredients. After dessert, you will make your way to the hotel for a well- deserved rest.
We finish our day with a glass of tinto and a feast of the local gastronomy. We then retire for the night and get ready to do it again! On some afternoons, we have planned excursions, such as a visit to an ancient monastery or perhaps a massage!
Your guides will offer and encourage breaks everyday. This is not a race and we want you to enjoy the route. We also like to stop with our clients for a coffee or cerveza along the way, to enjoy the journey and take everything in!
The route follows small country paved roads surrounded by farmland and rolling green hills. There are a couple of significant climbs and descents. Check the stages’ profile for more information.
We will be cycling from León to Santiago de Compostela, the last 349 km of the Camino de Santiago. For a detailed map of the distances between towns along the Camino and their respective altitudes, please click here.
The number of kilometers scheduled for each day varies from 50 km to 70 km. We have designed this tour to complete the last 354 km to Santiago. To be eligible for the Compostela certificate, you have to cycle the last 200 km.
You can ride alongside your guide or, if you prefer riding alone, you can use your cellphone or GPS to navigate the route that we’ll share with you.
Some hotels on Camino de Santiago on Wheels offer laundry services on the premises and there are also local laundromats. We also recommend that you bring quick-drying clothes that you can handwash and dry overnight at the hotel if all else fails!
Our Camino de Santiago on Wheels covers the last 349 km of the Camino in the northwest regions of Castilla y León and Galicia. Here we enjoy a more temperate climate, and it is generally cooler than other parts of the Camino de Santiago and Spain in the summer.
Visit this link for current and average monthly temperatures of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia and León in Castilla y León.
Once you book your tour, we strongly advise you purchase comprehensive travel insurance that includes trip cancellation / interruption. Even the best adventure deserves a backup plan! We suggest using TravelInsurance.com, which allows you to compare and assess top insurance provider policies and their different coverage plans. Keep in mind that some travel insurance policies must be purchased within a specific time frame—often within a few weeks of booking your tour.
*In accordance with Spanish law and for the duration of your tour with Fresco Tours, you are covered by a very basic insurance provided by Intermundial.
We encourage you to train before you arrive, so that you can enjoy your experience more fully. However, this is your vacation and not the Tour of France! During the ride, one of the two guides will be on the road with the group to ensure that all is well. Additionally, we have planned check points along the way with our support van to make sure you have plenty of water and are well taken care of. In most cases, you will see the van at least every couple of hours.
We provide electric (pedal assisted) 625w/h battery MTB eBikes, both equipped with quality Shimano parts and helmets. Gravel bikes may also be requested prior to your arrival.
As mentioned above, for accessories, such as strapless toeclips, gel padded seat covers or handlebar bags, you can bring your own or rent them from us.
On the Camino de Santiago on Wheels, your guides can fix flat tires and do some repairs. We also have a support vehicle and a network of professional mechanics in case we need extra assistance.
Thank you for choosing to travel with Fresco Tours! We are very excited for you to join the ranks of our Happy Customers. If at any moment you should have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you again and we look forward to sharing memories of a lifetime with you.
To join us on a Fresco Tour, please visit our Secure Online Reservation Form or download and print a PDF version of the Reservation Form, one for each participant. To guarantee your spot and reserve space on a tour, a 15% deposit per person is required and payment should be made via credit card (Visa or MasterCard only), bank transfer or via Wise transfer. The balance of your tour payment is due 60 days prior to the departure date. If the tour that you selected begins within 60 days of booking, final payment is due at that time. Failure to receive the remainder of your trip balance by the due date will be considered a cancellation.
Once Fresco Tours has received your registration form and tour deposit, we will send you an email with an invoice of payments received and your remaining balance, a copy of our Assumption of Risk / Liability Waiver Form and a link to your Guest Questionnaire. These last 2 items must be returned 60 days prior to the start of tour. In addition, we will send you a Confirmation Packet with information regarding suggestions on preparation, a packing and reading list and other tips to get you excited and prepared for your Fresco Tour.
Once we have received final payment, the signed Assumption of Risk / Liability Waiver Form and Guest Questionnaire, you will be sent a receipt and final details regarding your tour, including a detailed itinerary and the hotel contact list.
Due to the nature of the accommodations we use, there are a limited number of single rooms available. Requests for these rooms are based on availability. Please see the tour itinerary for the cost of this fee. In some cases, it may imply a room smaller in size than a standard double room. If you are traveling alone, and would like to share a room, we will do our best to match you with a same-gender roommate.
All cancellations must be made in writing. No refunds will be issued due to late arrival, early departure, or any unused portion of a tour. The Assumption of Risk / Liability Waiver form must be signed and received 60 days prior to tour departure or the reservation will also be treated as a cancellation. We strongly recommend trip cancellation insurance to offset the chance you may need to cancel.
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Cancellations received 121 or more days prior to trip start |
10% of trip price |
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Cancellations received 120 – 61 days prior to trip start |
15% of trip price |
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Cancellations received 60 – 31 days prior to trip start |
50% of trip price |
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Cancellations received 30 days or less prior to trip start |
100% of trip price |
Fresco Tours reserves the right to change, modify, or cancel a tour prior to departure for any reason, including lack of participants (tour minimum: 3 passengers) or acts of nature and/or circumstances beyond our control. In this case, any payments received will be refunded in full, and this will constitute full settlement. In this case, any payments received will be refunded in full, and this will constitute full settlement. Fresco Tours is not responsible for any additional expenses due to a canceled tour, such as the purchase of non-refundable airline tickets.
Fresco Tours reserves the right to accept, refuse, or decline any tour member’s participation at any time for any reason. In such a case, Fresco Tour’s liability is limited to the actual cost of the unused services.
If we are notified of a change to your scheduled tour date 6 months prior, you can apply your tour deposit to another departure date without penalty. This change can be up to 1 calendar year in advance and is subject to availability. Otherwise, the above Cancellation Fees will be applied.
As Spain-taneous Private Tours are custom built and created with specific dates in mind, any modifications will incur a 15% surcharge.
Do you have questions?
Our team is happy to answer your questions and help you plan your adventure of a lifetime.
Do you have questions?
Our team is happy to answer your questions and help you plan your adventure of a lifetime.
Guided
8 days / 7 nights
354 km / 220 mi
Camino Frances
Price per person based on double occupancy
$5,000.37
* USD$ price based on current exchange rate
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