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Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela Cycling along the Camino


Itinerary for Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela Cycling along the Camino



Sample Itinerary - subject to changes

Day 1: Ponferrada
Ponferrada is a lively city with a pretty, medieval town center, that sits below a castle built by the Knights of Templar. The old part of the city is a pretty pedestrian area where tourists and local people like to chill out on the terraces of Plaza del Ayutamiento and Plaza de la Encina.
Meals included: none
Overnight in Ponferrada


Day 2: Ponferrada to Villafranca del Bierzo
The first cycling day of this section is also the only full day that you will spend in the province of Castilla y Leon, cycling through the valley of Bierzo, surrounded by mountains. You then spend the last few kilometers passing through red earth vineyards until you reach the charming Villafranca del Bierzo. This first day is of a short length and with no particular difficulty, so it enables you to warm up before the more difficult day tomorrow. Because of this, you can take it easy with the cycling and enjoy the lively buzz of Villafranca del Bierzo later on!
By bike: approximately 23 kms. / Ascent: 150 m / Descent: 120 m
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Villafranca del Bierzo


Day 3:  Villafranca del Bierzo to O’Cebreiro
Today will be a challenging day with an ascent of 1000m. Passing firstly through the narrow valley of the river Valcace before tackling the ascent to O Cebreiro. Situated between the ranges of “Los Ancares” and “La Sierra do Courel”, this stage involves a steep climb over only a few kilometers. Take your time, we have designed this cycling day to be short, taking its difficulty into consideration. So, enjoy the magnificent scenery as you ascend higher and higher throughout the day, and say hello to Galicia as you arrive in O’Cebreiro!
By bike: approximately 33 kms. / Ascent: 1000 m / Descent: 300 m
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in O Cebreiro


Day 4: O’Cebreiro to Sarria
As we continue across the undulating terrain of the Galician mountains, the route offers more stunning sights and historical buildings. Finally, we reach Sarria, where all pilgrims travelling by any means seem to know each other!
By bike: approximately 43 kms. / Ascent: 400 m / Descent: 950 m
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Sarria


Day 5: Sarria to Melide
This penultimate day starts with an ascent up through oak woods, passing by the Romanesque Church of Barbedelo, before cycling over the Belesar Dam in Portomarin.  Continuing on the Camino Way to Melide is not too difficult – despite the typical Galician ups and downs!
By bike: approximately 73 kms. / Ascent: 800 m / Descent: 750 m
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Melide


Day 6: Melide to Santiago
This is probably the most exciting day of cycling the whole Camino, as today we finally reach Santiago de Compostela! Before that, we will have to cycle the now-usual rolling hills of Galicia.  The most exhilarating part of today will probably be on reaching El Monte de Gozo (Mount of Joy), where you can see the cathedral in the distance for the first time, before arriving into Santiago de Compostela!
By bike: approximately 55 kms. / Ascent: 400 m / Descent: 450 m
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Santiago


Day 7: Departure
After breakfast we bid you farewell
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Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela Cycling along the Camino
Tour Code: ZZ-BK-ESCAM03
7 days / 6 nights
Dates : Available all Year

Level : Fitness Level
Difficulty Levels Explained
1. Easy
Easy pace and an average-to-sedentary level of fitness. You should be in good health and fit enough for full day of normal sightseeing and walking.
2. Easy to Moderate
An average level of fitness or some experience with the featured activity is recommended.
3. Moderate
Requires you to have performed the featured activity regularly, with some periods on challenging terrain. Activities are mandatory and you may be traveling at high elevations. You need to be in good health and physical condition to enjoy these trips, with adequate muscular strength and cardiovascular endurance.
4. Demanding
You must be extremely physically fit and are expected to hike or ride four to six hours over steep or more rugged terrain.
5. Strenuous
Prolonged hiking/biking on moderate to difficult terrain (five to nine hours a day).
May include high altitude, rugged terrain etc..

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Pace: 236 km (148 miles)

Airport: Santiago de Compostella
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