Private "Camino de Santiago" (The Way Of St. James) BY BIKE from Leon

Day 1: Arrival in Leon

1. Leon
   8h
   After checking in the hotel, you can visit emblematic places like the Cathedral of Leon, enjoy the local gastronomy in the "Barrio Humedo" (area of tapas), the "Plaza Mayor", the Collegiate Church of "San Isidoro" or the Museum of Contemporary Art of Castilla y Leon.
   Accommodation in Leon.

Day 2: Stage 1: León - Rabanal del Camino (69 km)

1. Rabanal del Camino
   8h
   Breakfast in Leon. You will begin the French Way from León, with a stage by bicycle to Rabanal del Camino, crossing the municipalities of Villadangos del Páramo and Astorga. In the first town, you can visit the Church of “Santiago Apóstol” (from the end of the 17th and early 18th centuries), and in Astorga you can contemplate both the Cathedral and the Episcopal Palace, as well as the Roman legacy that maintains this city. In addition, you can also taste the traditional cuisine of the area, especially the "Cocido Maragato".
   Accommodation in Rabanal del Camino.
2. Astorga
   Pass by
   Breakfast in Leon. You will begin the French Way from León, with a stage by bicycle to Rabanal del Camino, crossing the municipalities of Villadangos del Páramo and Astorga. In the first town, you can visit the Church of “Santiago Apóstol” (from the end of the 17th and early 18th centuries), and in Astorga you can contemplate both the Cathedral and the Episcopal Palace, as well as the Roman legacy that maintains this city. In addition, you can also taste the traditional cuisine of the area, especially the "cocido Maragato".
   Accommodation in Rabanal del Camino.
3. Astorga Cathedral
   Pass by
   Breakfast in Leon. You will begin the French Way from León, with a stage by bicycle to Rabanal del Camino, crossing the municipalities of Villadangos del Páramo and Astorga. In the first town, you can visit the Church of “Santiago Apóstol” (from the end of the 17th and early 18th centuries), and in Astorga you can contemplate both the Cathedral and the Episcopal Palace, as well as the Roman legacy that maintains this city. In addition, you can also taste the traditional cuisine of the area, especially the "cocido Maragato".
   Accommodation in Rabanal del Camino.
4. Villadangos del Paramo
   Pass by
   Breakfast in Leon. You will begin the French Way from León, with a stage by bicycle to Rabanal del Camino, crossing the municipalities of Villadangos del Páramo and Astorga. In the first town, you can visit the Church of “Santiago Apóstol” (from the end of the 17th and early 18th centuries), and in Astorga you can contemplate both the Cathedral and the Episcopal Palace, as well as the Roman legacy that maintains this city. In addition, you can also taste the traditional cuisine of the area, especially the "cocido Maragato".
   Accommodation in Rabanal del Camino.

Day 3: Stage 2: Rabanal del Camino - Villafranca del Bierzo (55.7 km)

1. Villafranca del Bierzo
   8h
   Breakfast in Rabanal del Camino. The stage corresponding to this day will be from Rabanal del Camino to Villafranca del Bierzo. In this route you will pass through the town of Molinaseca, a reference point on the Camino with places of touristic interest such as the Sanctuary of "Nuestra Señora de las Angustias", the Church of "San Nicolás de Bari", the Pilgrims Bridge or the "Santo Cristo" Cruise. Once in Villafranca, you can visit the Church of Santiago, La Anunciada, San Nicolás, the Collegiate Church, the Castle, La Alameda, the Plaza Mayor, and many other places.
   Accommodation in Villafranca del Bierzo.
2. Molinaseca
   Pass by
   Breakfast in Rabanal del Camino. The stage corresponding to this day will be from Rabanal del Camino to Villafranca del Bierzo. In this route you will pass through the town of Molinaseca, a reference point on the Camino with places of touristic interest such as the Sanctuary of "Nuestra Señora de las Angustias", the Church of "San Nicolás de Bari", the Pilgrims Bridge or the "Santo Cristo" Cruise. Once in Villafranca, you can visit the Church of Santiago, La Anunciada, San Nicolás, the Collegiate Church, the Castle, La Alameda, the Plaza Mayor, and many other places.
   Accommodation in Villafranca del Bierzo.
3. Puente Romano
   Pass by
   Breakfast in Rabanal del Camino. The stage corresponding to this day will be from Rabanal del Camino to Villafranca del Bierzo. In this route you will pass through the town of Molinaseca, a reference point on the Camino with places of touristic interest such as the Sanctuary of "Nuestra Señora de las Angustias", the Church of "San Nicolás de Bari", the Pilgrims Bridge or the "Santo Cristo" Cruise. Once in Villafranca, you can visit the Church of Santiago, La Anunciada, San Nicolás, the Collegiate Church, the Castle, La Alameda, the Plaza Mayor, and many other places.
   Accommodation in Villafranca del Bierzo.
4. Iglesia de San Nicolas
   Pass by
   Breakfast in Rabanal del Camino. The stage corresponding to this day will be from Rabanal del Camino to Villafranca del Bierzo. In this route you will pass through the town of Molinaseca, a reference point on the Camino with places of touristic interest such as the Sanctuary of "Nuestra Señora de las Angustias", the Church of "San Nicolás de Bari", the Pilgrims Bridge or the "Santo Cristo" Cruise. Once in Villafranca, you can visit the Church of Santiago, La Anunciada, San Nicolás, the Collegiate Church, the Castle, La Alameda, the Plaza Mayor, and many other places.
   Accommodation in Villafranca del Bierzo.
5. Santuario de Ntra. Sra. de las Angustias.
   Pass by
   Breakfast in Rabanal del Camino. The stage corresponding to this day will be from Rabanal del Camino to Villafranca del Bierzo. In this route you will pass through the town of Molinaseca, a reference point on the Camino with places of touristic interest such as the Sanctuary of "Nuestra Señora de las Angustias", the Church of "San Nicolás de Bari", the Pilgrims Bridge or the "Santo Cristo" Cruise. Once in Villafranca, you can visit the Church of Santiago, La Anunciada, San Nicolás, the Collegiate Church, the Castle, La Alameda, the Plaza Mayor, and many other places.
   Accommodation in Villafranca del Bierzo.
6. Monumento al Peregrino y monolito hermanamiento japones
   Pass by
   Breakfast in Rabanal del Camino. The stage corresponding to this day will be from Rabanal del Camino to Villafranca del Bierzo. In this route you will pass through the town of Molinaseca, a reference point on the Camino with places of touristic interest such as the Sanctuary of "Nuestra Señora de las Angustias", the Church of "San Nicolás de Bari", the Pilgrims Bridge or the "Santo Cristo" Cruise. Once in Villafranca, you can visit the Church of Santiago, La Anunciada, San Nicolás, the Collegiate Church, the Castle, La Alameda, the Plaza Mayor, and many other places.
   Accommodation in Villafranca del Bierzo.

Day 4: Stage 3: Villafranca del Bierzo – Triacastela (55,6 km)

1. Triacastela
   8h
   Breakfast in Villafranca del Bierzo. Afterward, you will leave Villafranca del Bierzo towards Triacastela, passing through O Cebreiro. In this last village, you will find the church of "Santa María La Real del Cebreiro", pre-Romanesque style, as well as the O Cebreiro Ethnographic Museum. In Triacastela you can visit it´s Church, from the 11th Century, in addition to other temples that are also found in the municipality.
   Accommodation in Triacastela.
2. Oficina de Turismo de O Cebreiro
   Pass by
   Breakfast in Villafranca del Bierzo. Afterward, you will leave Villafranca del Bierzo towards Triacastela, passing through O Cebreiro. In this last village, you will find the church of "Santa María La Real del Cebreiro", pre-Romanesque style, as well as the O Cebreiro Ethnographic Museum. In Triacastela you can visit it´s Church, from the 11th Century, in addition to other temples that are also found in the municipality.
   Accommodation in Triacastela.

Day 5: Stage 4: Triacastela – Palas de Rei (70 km)

1. Palas de Rei
   8h
   Breakfast in Triacastela. Leaving Triascastela, the new stage will take you to Palas de Rei. On the way to Pallas, you can See the villages of Sarria and Portomarín. Sarria is the point chosen by many pilgrims to start the Camino, and it has interesting places to visit, such as the Parish Church of "Santa Mariña", the Church of "El Salvador" and the Convent of "La Magdalena". In Portomarín, which is situated next to the river Miño, you will find the chapel of the "Virgen de las Nieves", the church-fortress of "San Nicolás", the church of "San Pedro" and the "Pazos del Conde da Maza" and "Dos Pimentales". Finally, Palas de Rei has a “concello” of great artistic richness, as the church of "SanTirso", the castle of "Pambre" and the "Pazo de Ulloa" show well.
   Accommodation in Palais de Rei.
2. Sarria
   Pass by
   Breakfast in Triacastela. Leaving Triascastela, the new stage will take you to Palas de Rei. On the way to Pallas, you can see the villages of Sarria and Portomarín. Sarria is the point chosen by many pilgrims to start the Camino, and it has interesting places to visit, such as the Parish Church of "Santa Mariña", the Church of "El Salvador" and the Convent of "La Magdalena". In Portomarín, which is situated next to the river Miño, you will find the chapel of the "Virgen de las Nieves", the church-fortress of "San Nicolás", the church of "San Pedro" and the "Pazos del Conde da Maza" and "Dos Pimentales". Finally, Palas de Rei has a “concello” of great artistic richness, as the church of "SanTirso", the castle of "Pambre" and the "Pazo de Ulloa" show well.
   Accommodation in Palais de Rei.
3. Iglesia Santa Marina de Sarria
   Pass by
   Breakfast in Triacastela. Leaving Triascastela, the new stage will take you to Palas de Rei. On the way to Pallas, you can see the villages of Sarria and Portomarín. Sarria is the point chosen by many pilgrims to start the Camino, and it has interesting places to visit, such as the Parish Church of "Santa Mariña", the Church of "El Salvador" and the Convent of "La Magdalena". In Portomarín, which is situated next to the river Miño, you will find the chapel of the "Virgen de las Nieves", the church-fortress of "San Nicolás", the church of "San Pedro" and the "Pazos del Conde da Maza" and "Dos Pimentales". Finally, Palas de Rei has a “concello” of great artistic richness, as the church of "SanTirso", the castle of "Pambre" and the "Pazo de Ulloa" show well.
   Accommodation in Palais de Rei.
4. Portomarin
   Pass by
   Breakfast in Triacastela. Leaving Triascastela, the new stage will take you to Palas de Rei. On the way to Pallas, you can see the villages of Sarria and Portomarín. Sarria is the point chosen by many pilgrims to start the Camino, and it has interesting places to visit, such as the Parish Church of "Santa Mariña", the Church of "El Salvador" and the Convent of "La Magdalena". In Portomarín, which is situated next to the river Miño, you will find the chapel of the "Virgen de las Nieves", the church-fortress of "San Nicolás", the church of "San Pedro" and the "Pazos del Conde da Maza" and "Dos Pimentales". Finally, Palas de Rei has a “concello” of great artistic richness, as the church of "SanTirso", the castle of "Pambre" and the "Pazo de Ulloa" show well.
   Accommodation in Palais de Rei.
5. San Nicolas de Portomarin
   Pass by
   Breakfast in Triacastela. Leaving Triascastela, the new stage will take you to Palas de Rei. On the way to Pallas, you can see the villages of Sarria and Portomarín. Sarria is the point chosen by many pilgrims to start the Camino, and it has interesting places to visit, such as the Parish Church of "Santa Mariña", the Church of "El Salvador" and the Convent of "La Magdalena". In Portomarín, which is situated next to the river Miño, you will find the chapel of the "Virgen de las Nieves", the church-fortress of "San Nicolás", the church of "San Pedro" and the "Pazos del Conde da Maza" and "Dos Pimentales". Finally, Palas de Rei has a “concello” of great artistic richness, as the church of "SanTirso", the castle of "Pambre" and the "Pazo de Ulloa" show well.
   Accommodation in Palais de Rei.
6. Ponte Nova
   Pass by
   Breakfast in Triacastela. Leaving Triascastela, the new stage will take you to Palas de Rei. On the way to Pallas, you can see the villages of Sarria and Portomarín. Sarria is the point chosen by many pilgrims to start the Camino, and it has interesting places to visit, such as the Parish Church of "Santa Mariña", the Church of "El Salvador" and the Convent of "La Magdalena". In Portomarín, which is situated next to the river Miño, you will find the chapel of the "Virgen de las Nieves", the church-fortress of "San Nicolás", the church of "San Pedro" and the "Pazos del Conde da Maza" and "Dos Pimentales". Finally, Palas de Rei has a “concello” of great artistic richness, as the church of "SanTirso", the castle of "Pambre" and the "Pazo de Ulloa" show well.
   Accommodation in Palais de Rei.
7. Escalinata y Capilla Virgen de las Nieves
   Pass by
   Breakfast in Triacastela. Leaving Triascastela, the new stage will take you to Palas de Rei. On the way to Pallas, you can see the villages of Sarria and Portomarín. Sarria is the point chosen by many pilgrims to start the Camino, and it has interesting places to visit, such as the Parish Church of "Santa Mariña", the Church of "El Salvador" and the Convent of "La Magdalena". In Portomarín, which is situated next to the river Miño, you will find the chapel of the "Virgen de las Nieves", the church-fortress of "San Nicolás", the church of "San Pedro" and the "Pazos del Conde da Maza" and "Dos Pimentales". Finally, Palas de Rei has a “concello” of great artistic richness, as the church of "SanTirso", the castle of "Pambre" and the "Pazo de Ulloa" show well.
   Accommodation in Palais de Rei.

Day 6: Stage 5: Palas de Rei – Santiago de Compostela (69 km)

1. Santiago de Compostela
   8h
   Breakfast in Palas de Rei. Get ready for the last stage, this time you will bike from Palas de Rei to Santiago de Compostela. Along the way, both Arzúa and O Pedrouzo, the two main points before getting to Santiago, offer many places to discover. In Arzúa, the former "Magdalena" Convent and the parish church of "Santiago"; in O Pedrouzo, belonging to the municipality of O Pino, the hermitage of "Santa Irene". Already in Santiago de Compostela, you have endless places to visit. The main attractions are the Cathedral and the "Plaza del Obradoiro", but not the only places to see, since it is also highly recommedable to take a walk through the Old Town, taste the culinary offer and visit other emblematic buildings such as the "Hostal de los Reyes Católicos", the Monastery of "San Martín Pinario" or the "Pazo de Raxoi".
   Accommodation in Santiago de Compostela.
2. Santiago de Compostela. Casco Historico
   Pass by
   Breakfast in Palas de Rei. Get ready for the last stage, this time you will bike from Palas de Rei to Santiago de Compostela. Along the way, both Arzúa and O Pedrouzo, the two main points before getting to Santiago, offer many places to discover. In Arzúa, the former "Magdalena" Convent and the parish church of "Santiago"; in O Pedrouzo, belonging to the municipality of O Pino, the hermitage of "Santa Irene". Already in Santiago de Compostela, you have endless places to visit. The main attractions are the Cathedral and the "Plaza del Obradoiro", but not the only places to see, since it is also highly recommedable to take a walk through the Old Town, taste the culinary offer and visit other emblematic buildings such as the "Hostal de los Reyes Católicos", the Monastery of "San Martín Pinario" or the "Pazo de Raxoi".
   Accommodation in Santiago de Compostela.
3. Cathedral De Santiago de Compostela
   Pass by
   Breakfast in Palas de Rei. Get ready for the last stage, this time you will bike from Palas de Rei to Santiago de Compostela. Along the way, both Arzúa and O Pedrouzo, the two main points before getting to Santiago, offer many places to discover. In Arzúa, the former "Magdalena" Convent and the parish church of "Santiago"; in O Pedrouzo, belonging to the municipality of O Pino, the hermitage of "Santa Irene". Already in Santiago de Compostela, you have endless places to visit. The main attractions are the Cathedral and the "Plaza del Obradoiro", but not the only places to see, since it is also highly recommedable to take a walk through the Old Town, taste the culinary offer and visit other emblematic buildings such as the "Hostal de los Reyes Católicos", the Monastery of "San Martín Pinario" or the "Pazo de Raxoi".
   Accommodation in Santiago de Compostela.
4. Plaza del Obradoiro
   Pass by
   Breakfast in Palas de Rei. Get ready for the last stage, this time you will bike from Palas de Rei to Santiago de Compostela. Along the way, both Arzúa and O Pedrouzo, the two main points before getting to Santiago, offer many places to discover. In Arzúa, the former "Magdalena" Convent and the parish church of "Santiago"; in O Pedrouzo, belonging to the municipality of O Pino, the hermitage of "Santa Irene". Already in Santiago de Compostela, you have endless places to visit. The main attractions are the Cathedral and the "Plaza del Obradoiro", but not the only places to see, since it is also highly recommedable to take a walk through the Old Town, taste the culinary offer and visit other emblematic buildings such as the "Hostal de los Reyes Católicos", the Monastery of "San Martín Pinario" or the "Pazo de Raxoi".
   Accommodation in Santiago de Compostela.
5. Hostal De Los Reyes Catolicos
   Pass by
   Breakfast in Palas de Rei. Get ready for the last stage, this time you will bike from Palas de Rei to Santiago de Compostela. Along the way, both Arzúa and O Pedrouzo, the two main points before getting to Santiago, offer many places to discover. In Arzúa, the former "Magdalena" Convent and the parish church of "Santiago"; in O Pedrouzo, belonging to the municipality of O Pino, the hermitage of "Santa Irene". Already in Santiago de Compostela, you have endless places to visit. The main attractions are the Cathedral and the "Plaza del Obradoiro", but not the only places to see, since it is also highly recommedable to take a walk through the Old Town, taste the culinary offer and visit other emblematic buildings such as the "Hostal de los Reyes Católicos", the Monastery of "San Martín Pinario" or the "Pazo de Raxoi".
   Accommodation in Santiago de Compostela.

Day 7: Santiago de Compostela

1. Santiago de Compostela
   2h
   Breakfast and end of our services

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness