The Way of Saint James
The Pilgrimage for shell collectors
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For more than thousand years pilgrims from all over Europe walked along this medevial way of pilgrimship to Santiago de Compostela (UNESCO world Heritage Site) in northwest of Spain where St. James is burried.
To this day this path achieved its fascinating combination of nature and culture. This is the ideal possibility to experience this beautiful path individually on your bike.
Route
Tour profile / level 2-3
Tour details 8-day-trip
Day 1: Astorga
Individual arrival.
Day 2: Astorga – Molinaseca, approx. 49 km
Leave the Castillian plains behind to climb progressively towards the mountains of Leon with its highest point of the cycle being the Monte de la Cruz the Ferro (the iron cross), where it is tradition to leave a small stone that you have brought from your homeland. From here the rest of the way is mostly downhill and the views are astonishingly beautiful.
Day 3: Molinaseca – Herrerias/O´Cebreiro, approx. 59 km
Cycle 25 km amongst vineyards to reach the beautiful town of Villafranca. Later climb O´Cebreiro, where the Galicia Region starts.
Day 4: O´Cebreiro – Sarria, approx. 59 km
We are now in Galicia and there is a big change in landscape, culture, gastronomy and language. A fantastic part of the day comes when we descend to the town of Samos where we find one of the oldest and most beautiful monasteries in Spain, the Benedictine monastery of Samos.
Day 5: Sarria – Palas de Rei, approx. 46 km
Today´s cycle ride runs through very nice rural countryside, passing through many little villages. Most of this stage is along tree-lined roads and pathways and there is a mix of little country roads and old paths. At the end of the day we reach Palais de Rei. A small town full of the pilgrim spirit.
Day 6: Palas de Rei – Rua, approx. 41 km
Today´s ride does not have great climbs but it is a constant up and down that can be quite tiring. We will ride enjoying the Galician countryside. During the day you will go through the town of Melide that is famous for its "pulperías" where they serve superb octopus.
Day 7: Rua – Santiago de Compostela, approx. 59 km
The route is not long so as to allow you to enjoy the beautiful city of Santiago de Compostela. There are hard hills to climb before arriving at the "Monte do Gozo" (the hill of joy) where you first see the Cathedral of Santiago in the distance.
Day 8: Santiago de compostela
Individual departure or extended stay.
Tour details 18-day-trip
Day 1: Roncesvalles
Day 2: Saint Jean Pied de Port – Roncesvalles, approx. 25 km
Day 3: Roncesvalles – Pamplona, approx. 49 km
Day 4: Pamplona – Estella, approx. 41 km
Day 5: Estella – Logrono, approx. 50 km
Day 6: Logrono – Sto Domingo de la Calzada, approx. 50 km
Day 7: Sto Domingo de la Calzada – Burgos, approx. 73 km
Day 8: Burgos – Fromista, approx. 67 km
Day 9: Fromista – Sahagun, approx. 62 km
Day 10: Sahagun – Leon, approx. 57 km
Day 11: Leon – Astorga, approx. 53 km
Day 12: Astorga – Molinaseca, approx. 49 km
Day 13: Molinaseca – Herrerías/O´Cebreiro approx. 59 km
Day 14: Herrerías/O´Cebreiro – Sarria, approx. 59 km
Day 15: Sarrias – Palas de Rei, approx. 59 km
Day 16: Palas de Rei – O´Pino, approx. 41 km
Day 17: O´Pino – Santiago de Compostela, approx. 59 km
Day 18: Santiago de Compostela
Leistungen
7/17 nights in rooms with private facilities
Daily breakfast
Luggage transfer
Pilgrimage passport
Maps and information material per room
Emergency support and activity insurance
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Termine & Preise
Extras
Discount for 3rd person (in double room with 2 adults) | |
all ages | on request |
Supplements | |
Solo traveller supplement (18 days only) | 662 |
additional luggage (8 days/18 days) | 81/277 |
Half board (only at 8 day variant, not in Santiago) | 131 |
Bicycles & equipment | |
24-speed-bike (8 days/18 days) | 105/289 |
E-Bike (8 days only) | 210 |
Transfers | |
Pamplona - Roncesvalles 1-4 people (18 days) | 137 |
Extra nights | |
Astorga (dbl/sgl) | on request |
Santiago (dbl/sgl) | on request |
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Unterkunft
Fahrrad
Nützliches
Arrival - Parking - Departure
Arrival by plane
Airport: Madrid (MAD), Pamplona (PNA), Santiago de Compostela (SCQ)
Flights can be booked individually. For details see your final travel documents.
Arrival by train
Train station: Madrid, Pamplona
There are 2-5 trains a day from Madrid-Chamartín to Astorga at about € 45.- Travelling from Madrid-Chamartín to León offers more options, but you need to change trains in León, tickets at approx. € 45.-
Transfer
Transfer from Madrid to Astorga is very easy by bus. The bus company ALSA runs a daily service from Madrid to Astorga (buses leaving either from Madrid South station "Estación Sur" or the Airport, Terminal 4), ticket cost approx. € 30.-
For the 18-day-tour it is easiest to go to Pamplona first (nearest international airport is Bilbao BIO), then you continue by bus AUTOBUSES LA UNION, approx. 2h, ticket cost about € 20.-
Return flight is recommended from Santiago de Compostela, Transfer from Santiago to Madrid is also possible by bus.
Additional information
Please take note that bike helmets are compulsory outside of built-up areas/towns!
The pilgrim passport
In former times a pilgrim would obtain his credentials (pilgrim passport) from his own church and present it along the way in order to be given food and lodging in many "hospitals". He had his papers stamped at different stages so that once he arrived in Santiago, he could obtain his "Compostela" or certificate of pilgrimage from the Cathedral Authorities.
This procedure is still possible, not compulsory. We recommend to make the effort to get your pilgrim passport at the pilgrims´ hostel in Astorga on your first day, and get it stamped along the way at cafes, restaurants, hostels, etc. Once you reach Santiago you can present your stamped passport at the Cathedral´s office to get a (latin) certificate to take home with you.
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