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Meals

All breakfasts are included. Breakfasts will be continental style with cold cheese, meats and bread, plus pastries, tea and coffee. Vegetarians: Please be aware that a meat and fish diet is the norm in northern Spain. Many vegetarians have not experienced any problems; however, please be prepared to be flexible. Please note, mealtimes in Spain are later than in many other countries; dinner is usually taken between 9pm and 9.30pm.

Transport

Transfers to and from the airport will be by private vehicle (normally minibus). While cycling, the vehicle will carry your baggage and be on hand with assistance or if you choose to sit out a section of the ride. A guide cycles with the group. Airport transfers are included for those on the group flights. Please note that transfers are not included for clients arriving on any other flight, even if Exodus has booked it. If you require airport transfers, you may (by prior arrangement only) be able to join the group transfer. Transfers are arranged to coincide with the arrival time of the group flight ‐ please check the group flight details 2 weeks before departure. If you do not take this transfer, or miss it, you must make your own way to the joining point at your own expense.

Accommodation

In the smaller villages, we stay in characterful family-run casa rurales and in larger towns we stay in larger hotels. All have en suite facilities and are situated beside the Camino de Santiago.

Guide

There will be a local cycling leader and an assistant leader driving the support vehicle.

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Insurance

Others

— Travel insurance — Single accommodation (available on request) — E-bike hire

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Day 1 Day 1: Start León
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Start León

The trip starts in León. We may have time to visit the beautiful gothic cathedral and stroll around winding narrow streets before a trip briefing and our first meal as a group. Accommodation: Apartahotel Exe Campus San Mamés
Day 2 Day 2: Ride Across The Plains Of Castille Through Countryside And Quaint Villages To Astorga (Breakfast)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Ride Across The Plains Of Castille Through Countryside And Quaint Villages To Astorga (Breakfast)

We head into the countryside, riding across the plains of Castilla through cultivated countryside and quaint villages with adobe houses and wine caves. We take lunch in Hospital del Orbigo and on entering the village we cross a medieval bridge, which is one of the longest pilgrimage bridges in Spain.). We then ride the final 9mi (15km) to the beautiful walled town of Astorga, with views of the León mountains in the distance. Accommodation: Hotel Gaudi
Day 3 Day 3: Climb Into The León Mountains To The Monte De La Cruz De Ferro; Descend To Molinaseca (Breakfast)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Climb Into The León Mountains To The Monte De La Cruz De Ferro; Descend To Molinaseca (Breakfast)

Today’s ride is the most beautiful of the trip as we leave the Castilian plains and climb gradually into the León mountains to the Monte de la Cruz de Ferro (4,938ft/1,505m). We pass through Castrillo de los Polvazares en route, known for its very special architecture created by strong orange-coloured stone. After riding through the mountain village of Acebo (the main street is a straight line of beautiful balconied houses) we enjoy the rest of our descent into Molinaseca with stunning views of the surrounding valley. Accommodation: Hostal El Palacio
Day 4 Day 4: From Molinaseca To Vega De Valcarce (Breakfast)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: From Molinaseca To Vega De Valcarce (Breakfast)

The highlight today is the ride to the beautiful town of Villafranca with views across the green valleys of Galicia and wooded mountains of León. After the first easy and mainly flat 15.5mi (25km), passing through vineyards as we are in the wine region of El Bierzo, then we have a short climb to Villafranca, which is worth a look for its many monuments and picturesque town square. Then, we cycle another 15 km to the village of Ambasmestas just in the middle of the picturesque valley of Vega de Valcarce, on the foothills of Monte de O’Cebreiro. Accommodation: Hotel Ambasmestas
Day 5 Day 5: O’Cebreiro To Portomarin. Enter Galicia’S Landscape Of Traditional Agricultural Villages; Cycle Past Samos Monastery And Sarria (Breakfast)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: O’Cebreiro To Portomarin. Enter Galicia’S Landscape Of Traditional Agricultural Villages; Cycle Past Samos Monastery And Sarria (Breakfast)

In the morning will take a transfer up to the mountaintop and the small village of O’Cebreiro. This fairytale village is the first population of Galicia where we can appreciate wonderful views of the valleys that surround this peak and admire the slate-roofed black houses From O’Cebreiro, as we enter Galicia, the landscape changes dramatically and the area is populated by traditional agricultural villages. Each family has small plots of land, which they cultivate for their own vegetables, and we pass many local people working the land and tending to their cattle. As well as a change in culture, landscape and language, Galicia has a gastronomy that uses high-quality products prepared in simple but very delicious ways. We enjoy lunch in Samos, which is home to one of the oldest monasteries in Spain and afterwards we will cycle through chestnut forests passing Sarria, and then along tree-lined paths to arrive to our destination for the evening, Portomarin. Accommodation: Hotel Villajardin
Day 6 Day 6: Cycle Through Beautiful Rural Galician Countryside To Palas De Rei; Continue To Arzua (Breakfast)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Cycle Through Beautiful Rural Galician Countryside To Palas De Rei; Continue To Arzua (Breakfast)

Today we will start with a 13km climb to arrive at the best preserved Celtic settlement in northern Spain. Then afterwards we have a downhill section from Ventas de Naron to Palas de Rei, a small town full of the pilgrim spirit. Then we cycle along a picturesque stretch of the Camino, as we cross several Roman bridges and cycle past Medieval churches to get the town of Melide, which is renowned for its octopus with potatoes dish, and end our day in Arzua, well-known for its cheeses. Accommodation: Hotel Arzua
Day 7 Day 7: Short Ascents And Descents To Monte De Gozo; Follow The Pilgrims’ Route To The Cathedral Of Santiago De Compostela (Breakfast)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Short Ascents And Descents To Monte De Gozo; Follow The Pilgrims’ Route To The Cathedral Of Santiago De Compostela (Breakfast)

Our final day involves several short ascents and descents towards Monte de Gozo. From here, as pilgrims have done for centuries, we wind through the city streets and crowds to Plaza del Obradoiro, which is dominated by the impressive cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. We then move onto the Pilgrim’s Office for those who wish to obtain the compostela (certificate of accomplishment). Accommodation: Hotel Loop INN Santiago
Day 8 Day 8: End Santiago De Compostela (Breakfast)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: End Santiago De Compostela (Breakfast)

The trip ends after breakfast. Say goodbye to the group and start your return journey home.

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Itinerary of your trip Cycle The Camino De Santiago

Day 1: Start León

Day 2: Ride Across The Plains Of Castille Through Countryside And Quaint Villages To Astorga (Breakfast)

Day 3: Climb Into The León Mountains To The Monte De La Cruz De Ferro; Descend To Molinaseca (Breakfast)

Day 4: From Molinaseca To Vega De Valcarce (Breakfast)

Day 5: O’Cebreiro To Portomarin. Enter Galicia’S Landscape Of Traditional Agricultural Villages; Cycle Past Samos Monastery And Sarria (Breakfast)

Day 6: Cycle Through Beautiful Rural Galician Countryside To Palas De Rei; Continue To Arzua (Breakfast)

Day 7: Short Ascents And Descents To Monte De Gozo; Follow The Pilgrims’ Route To The Cathedral Of Santiago De Compostela (Breakfast)

Day 8: End Santiago De Compostela (Breakfast)

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