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Cycling the Portuguese Camino


Itinerary for Cycling the Portuguese Camino



Sample Itinerary - subject to changes

Day 1: Arrival to Porto
One member of our team will meet you at the hotel to welcome you and provide a full briefing and all the documentation you’ll need.
Meals included: none
Overnight in 3* hotel in Porto


Day 2: Cycle from Porto to Barcelos
After breakfast you will meet a member of our team who will drive you to Mosteiró to start your Portuguese Camino. By doing this, you avoid the busy, noisy roads through urban areas of Porto and its suburbs.
From Mosteiró, you cycle along cobbled lanes and dirt tracks through a series of villages, surrounded by fields and patches of forest. You’ll go over several impressive Romanesque bridges today, including the one in Barcelinhos, where pilgrims used to bathe before entering Barcelos. Spend some time exploring the medieval streets and squares of this charming small city.
Cycling about 54 km / 33.5 miles
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in 3* hotel in Barcelos


Day 3: Cycle from Barcelos to Ponte de Lima
Leave Barcelos to enter a more rural and picturesque landscape, punctuated with small villages that allow you to observe traditional agricultural practices. The 12th century Ponte das Tábuas offers an attractive rest spot, although you have plenty of lovely places to choose from as you make your way through the vineyards, forests, orchards and fields of the Minho. On the approach to the exceedingly pretty town of Ponte de Lima, you’ll see the Padela, Nora and d’Arga mountains as well as the more distant Corno do Bico.
Cycling about 33 km / 20.6 miles
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in 3* hotel in Ponte de Lima


Day 4: Cycle from Ponte de Lima to Valença
Today’s ride is filled with yet more beautiful countryside with ancient bridges, hamlets and woodland waterfalls. You do have a steep mountain to negotiate but the views are ample reward. See the Romanesque church and Roman milestones at Rubiães then cross an ancient stone bridge over the River Pedreira before heading to Cossourado. From here, it’s downhill, through several small villages and a patch of attractive forest, to the fortress town of Valença.
Cycling about 35 km / 21.5 miles
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in 3* hotel in Valença


Day 5: Cycle from Valença to Pontevedra
The International Bridge takes you across the River Minho into Spain to the atmospheric town of Tui with its fortified cathedral. Once past the rather industrial town of O Porriño, cycle through a series of villages and the Chan das Pipas pine forest. The downhill approach to Redondela offers glimpses of the Ria de Vigo estuary. Merge with the Central Camino de Santiago in the center of Redondela and head through the riverside town of Arcade, stopping for fresh oysters. An ancient stone road takes you up through the forest before you hit tarmac again as you ride into the center of Pontevedra. Choose from the many bustling squares and tuck into tasty tapas and local wines.
Cycling about 56 km / 34.5 miles
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in 3* hotel in Pontevedra


Day 6: Cycle from Pontevedra to Padron
The ride to Caldas to Reis is mostly through attractive countryside including a pleasant patch of forest. Follow the pilgrim tradition of bathing your feet in the hot springs at Caldas de Reis. Continue gently uphill through a string of tiny villages and the forest at Valga. Take some time to explore Padrón’s strong connection with St. James and its medieval center before cycling the last few kilometers to your hotel.
Cycling about 41 km / 26.7 miles
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in 3* hotel in Padron


Day 7: Cycle from Padron to Santiago
Your last ride is relatively short and surprisingly scenic with welcome shade in the pretty woodland area. One you reach Milladoiro, you’ll be able to see Santiago on the opposite hill. Head downhill through more villages, cross the river then up through the city into its historical heart and your journey’s end, Santiago de Compostela Cathedral.
Cycling about 25 km / 15.5 miles
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in 3* hotel in Santiago


Day 8: Departure
After breakfast, prepare for your onward journey. If you have time, explore the old city of Santiago de Compostela before you leave.
Meals included: Breakfast

Note:
The Camino de Santiago by bicycle program generally uses the same route that pilgrims follow on foot and there is no specific cycle route. The route is a combination of rural paths (asphalt, cobblestones or dirt), forest trails (dirt or gravel, uneven and sometimes rocky), secondary roads and some main roads (both on asphalt).
Along the journey you may sometimes encounter some steep climbs and descents, so good advance physical preparation is necessary in order to do this trip.
It is essential that clients have experience with mountain bikes and basic bicycle repair knowledge, especially how to change a tire as punctures may occur during the Camino.


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Cycling the Portuguese Camino
Tour Code: ZZ-BK-PTGW01
8 days / 7 nights
Dates : Mar-Oct

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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