Private "Camino de Santiago"(The Way Of St. James) BY BIKE From Ponferrada

Duration7 days

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LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Do the French "Camino" in a different way, challenge your body by getting on the bike.
Make the most out of the week, by traveling 200 km.
Rest in charming hotels, "Pazos" and country houses.

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The Way of St James: BY BIKE. From Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela. 200 KM

With special dinners

Half board (6 dinners): Recharge your energy with special dinners, elaborated by local cooks, using the best of the regional products.

With bike rental

Bike rental: In case you cannot bring your bike, you can rent one with us.
Bags and insurance included.
Electric bikes also available.

What's included

Travel insurance
Luggage transport between hotels
Pilgrimage credentials
Complete itinerary of the route
Breakfast
On route assistance phone

Lunch & Dinner

What to expect

Day 1: Ponferrada

Ponferrada
8h

Once you arrive at Ponferrada, you will be able to enjoy the charming places this town offers, such as Los Templarios Castle, the Basilica of Nuestra Señora de la Encina, the Main Square or the Clock Tower.
Accommodation in Ponferrada.
Castillo de los Templarios
Pass by

Once you arrive at Ponferrada, you will be able to enjoy the charming places this town offers, such as Los Templarios Castle, the Basilica of Nuestra Señora de la Encina, the Main Square or the Clock Tower.
Accommodation in Ponferrada.
Penalba de Santiago
Pass by

Once you arrive at Ponferrada, you will be able to enjoy the charming places this town offers, such as Los Templarios Castle, the Basilica of Nuestra Señora de la Encina, the Main Square or the Clock Tower.
Accommodation in Ponferrada.
Herreria de Compludo
Pass by

Once you arrive at Ponferrada, you will be able to enjoy the charming places this town offers, such as Los Templarios Castle, the Basilica of Nuestra Señora de la Encina, the Main Square or the Clock Tower.
Accommodation in Ponferrada.
La Fabrica de Luz. Museo de la Energia
Pass by

Once you arrive at Ponferrada, you will be able to enjoy the charming places this town offers, such as Los Templarios Castle, the Basilica of Nuestra Señora de la Encina, the Main Square or the Clock Tower.
Accommodation in Ponferrada.
Basilica Nuestra Senora de la Encina
Pass by

Once you arrive at Ponferrada, you will be able to enjoy the charming places this town offers, such as Los Templarios Castle, the Basilica of Nuestra Señora de la Encina, the Main Square or the Clock Tower.
Accommodation in Ponferrada.

Day 2: Ponferrada - Vega de Valcarce (40,5 Km)

Vega de Valcarce
8h

Breakfast in Ponferrada. Start your route from Ponferrada, passing by the towns of Villafranca del Bierzo and Trabadelo. Villafranca is the historic capital of El Bierzo, and it preserves its majestic appearance. In this town, you can visit the Church of San Francisco, which has a beautiful Mudejar coffered ceiling, the Main Square and the Church of Santiago. The stage finishes in Vega de Valcarce, whose main feature is the Castle of Sarracín.
Accommodation in Vega de Valcarce.
Villafranca del Bierzo
Pass by

Breakfast in Ponferrada. Start your route from Ponferrada, passing by the towns of Villafranca del Bierzo and Trabadelo. Villafranca is the historic capital of El Bierzo, and it preserves its majestic appearance. In this town you can visit the Church of San Francisco, which has a beautiful Mudejar coffered ceiling, the Main Square and the Church of Santiago. The stage finishes in Vega de Valcarce, whose main feature is the Castle of Sarracín.
Accommodation in Vega de Valcarce.
Castillo de Villafranca del Bierzo
Pass by

Breakfast in Ponferrada. Start your route from Ponferrada, passing by the towns of Villafranca del Bierzo and Trabadelo. Villafranca is the historic capital of El Bierzo, and it preserves its majestic appearance. In this town you can visit the Church of San Francisco, which has a beautiful Mudejar coffered ceiling, the Main Square and the Church of Santiago. The stage finishes in Vega de Valcarce, whose main feature is the Castle of Sarracín.
Accommodation in Vega de Valcarce.
Trabadelo
Pass by

Breakfast in Ponferrada. Start your route from Ponferrada, passing by the towns of Villafranca del Bierzo and Trabadelo. Villafranca is the historic capital of El Bierzo, and it preserves its majestic appearance. In this town you can visit the Church of San Francisco, which has a beautiful Mudejar coffered ceiling, the Main Square and the Church of Santiago. The stage finishes in Vega de Valcarce, whose main feature is the Castle of Sarracín.
Accommodation in Vega de Valcarce.

Day 3: Vega de Valcarce - Triacastela (32,3 Km)

Triacastela
8h

Breakfast in Vega de Valcarce. From Vega de Valcarce you will depart towards Triacastela, going through O Cebreiro. In this last village, you will find the church of Santa María La Real del Cebreiro (pre romanesque style), and also the Ethnographic Museum of O Cebreiro. In Triacastela you can visit a church from the 11th Century and other temples located in the village.
Accommodation in Triacastela.
Monumento Al Peregrino
Pass by

Breakfast in Vega de Valcarce. From Vega de Valcarce you will depart towards Triacastela, going through O Cebreiro. In this last village, you will find the church of Santa María La Real del Cebreiro (pre romanesque style), and also the Ethnographic Museum of O Cebreiro. In Triacastela you can visit a church from the 11th Century and other temples located in the village.
Oficina de Turismo de O Cebreiro
Pass by

Breakfast in Vega de Valcarce. From Vega de Valcarce you will depart towards Triacastela, going through O Cebreiro. In this last village, you will find the church of Santa María La Real del Cebreiro (pre romanesque style), and also the Ethnographic Museum of O Cebreiro. In Triacastela you can visit a church from the 11th Century and other temples located in the village.

Day 4: Triacastela - Portomarín (40,6 Km)

Portomarin
8h

Breakfast in Triacastela.
Departing from Triacastela, the new stage will take you to Portomarín. On the way, you will be able to see the town of Sarria, which is the starting point chosen by many pilgrims to begin the Way, and it has remarkable buildings such as the Church of Santa Mariña, the Church of El Salvador and the Convent of Magdalena”. In Portomarín, which is located next to the River Miño, you will find the Chapel of “La Virgen de las Nieves”, the church-fortress of San Nicolás, the church of San Pedro and the Pazos of Conde da Maza and dos Pimentales.
Accommodation in Portomarín.
Sarria
Pass by

Breakfast in Triacastela.
Departing from Triacastela, the new stage will take you to Portomarín. On the way, you will be able to see the town of Sarria, which is the starting point chosen by many pilgrims to begin the Way, and it has remarkable buildings such as the Church of Santa Mariña, the Church of El Salvador and the Convent of Magdalena”. In Portomarín, which is located next to the River Miño, you will find the Chapel of “La Virgen de las Nieves”, the church-fortress of San Nicolás, the church of San Pedro and the Pazos of Conde da Maza and dos Pimentales.
Accommodation in Portomarín.
San Nicolas de Portomarin
Pass by

Breakfast in Triacastela.
Departing from Triacastela, the new stage will take you to Portomarín. On the way, you will be able to see the town of Sarria, which is the starting point chosen by many pilgrims to begin the Way, and it has remarkable buildings such as the Church of Santa Mariña, the Church of El Salvador and the Convent of Magdalena”. In Portomarín, which is located next to the River Miño, you will find the Chapel of “La Virgen de las Nieves”, the church-fortress of San Nicolás, the church of San Pedro and the Pazos of Conde da Maza and dos Pimentales.
Accommodation in Portomarín.
Castro de Castromaoior
Pass by

Breakfast in Triacastela.
Departing from Triacastela, the new stage will take you to Portomarín. On the way, you will be able to see the town of Sarria, which is the starting point chosen by many pilgrims to begin the Way, and it has remarkable buildings such as the Church of Santa Mariña, the Church of El Salvador and the Convent of Magdalena”. In Portomarín, which is located next to the River Miño, you will find the Chapel of “La Virgen de las Nieves”, the church-fortress of San Nicolás, the church of San Pedro and the Pazos of Conde da Maza and dos Pimentales.
Accommodation in Portomarín.
Ponte Nova
Pass by

Breakfast in Triacastela.
Departing from Triacastela, the new stage will take you to Portomarín. On the way, you will be able to see the town of Sarria, which is the starting point chosen by many pilgrims to begin the Way, and it has remarkable buildings such as the Church of Santa Mariña, the Church of El Salvador and the Convent of Magdalena”. In Portomarín, which is located next to the River Miño, you will find the Chapel of “La Virgen de las Nieves”, the church-fortress of San Nicolás, the church of San Pedro and the Pazos of Conde da Maza and dos Pimentales.
Accommodation in Portomarín.
Escalinata y Capilla Virgen de las Nieves
Pass by

Breakfast in Triacastela.
Departing from Triacastela, the new stage will take you to Portomarín. On the way, you will be able to see the town of Sarria, which is the starting point chosen by many pilgrims to begin the Way, and it has remarkable buildings such as the Church of Santa Mariña, the Church of El Salvador and the Convent of Magdalena”. In Portomarín, which is located next to the River Miño, you will find the Chapel of “La Virgen de las Nieves”, the church-fortress of San Nicolás, the church of San Pedro and the Pazos of Conde da Maza and dos Pimentales.
Accommodation in Portomarín.

Day 5: Portomarín - Arzúa (53,3 Km)

Arzua
8h

Breakfast in Portomarín.
Today’s stage will lead you from Portomarín to Arzúa. On the way, you will have the chance to visit Palas de Rei, which has a “concello” with a strong artistic heritage, as the Church of San Tirso, the Castle of Pambre and the Pazo of Ulloa can demonstrate.
In Arzúa, you have the ancient Convent of Magdalena and the Church of Santiago.
Accommodation in Arzúa.
Palas de Rei
Pass by

Breakfast in Portomarín.
Today’s stage will lead you from Portomarín to Arzúa. On the way, you will have the chance to visit Palas de Rei, which has a “concello” with a strong artistic heritage, as the Church of San Tirso, the Castle of Pambre and the Pazo of Ulloa can demonstrate.
In Arzúa, you have the ancient Convent of Magdalena and the Church of Santiago.
Accommodation in Arzúa.
Parroquia de San Tirso de Palas de Rei
Pass by

Breakfast in Portomarín.
Today’s stage will lead you from Portomarín to Arzúa. On the way, you will have the chance to visit Palas de Rei, which has a “concello” with a strong artistic heritage, as the Church of San Tirso, the Castle of Pambre and the Pazo of Ulloa can demonstrate.
In Arzúa, you have the ancient Convent of Magdalena and the Church of Santiago.
Accommodation in Arzúa.
Iglesia de Santiago de Arzua
Pass by

Breakfast in Portomarín.
Today’s stage will lead you from Portomarín to Arzúa. On the way, you will have the chance to visit Palas de Rei, which has a “concello” with a strong artistic heritage, as the Church of San Tirso, the Castle of Pambre and the Pazo of Ulloa can demonstrate.
In Arzúa, you have the ancient Convent of Magdalena and the Church of Santiago.
Accommodation in Arzúa.
Capela da Madalena
Pass by

Breakfast in Portomarín.
Today’s stage will lead you from Portomarín to Arzúa. On the way, you will have the chance to visit Palas de Rei, which has a “concello” with a strong artistic heritage, as the Church of San Tirso, the Castle of Pambre and the Pazo of Ulloa can demonstrate.
In Arzúa, you have the ancient Convent of Magdalena and the Church of Santiago.
Accommodation in Arzúa.

Day 6: Arzúa - Santiago de Compostela (38,7 Km)

Santiago de Compostela
8h

Breakfast in Arzúa.
Ready for the last stage, you will leave Arzúa heading to Santiago de Compostela. On the way, O Pedrouzo, the most important town before arriving at Santiago, offers some places to visit. It belongs to the “concello” of O Pino, where you will find the Chapel of San Irene. Once in Santiago de Compostela, you will have the opportunity to see an endless amount of landmarks. The main one is the Cathedral and the Square of Obradoiro, but that does not mean those are the only remarkable places, as it is also recommendable to take a stroll around the historic district, to taste the gastronomy and to visit some other iconic buildings such as the Catholic Monarchs Inn, the Monastery of San Martín Pinario or the Pazo of Raxoi.
Accommodation in Santiago de Compostela.
O Pedrouzo
Pass by

Breakfast in Arzúa.
Ready for the last stage, you will leave Arzúa heading to Santiago de Compostela. On the way, O Pedrouzo, the most important town before arriving at Santiago, offers some places to visit. It belongs to the “concello” of O Pino, where you will find the Chapel of San Irene. Once in Santiago de Compostela, you will have the opportunity to see an endless amount of landmarks. The main one is the Cathedral and the Square of Obradoiro, but that does not mean those are the only remarkable places, as it is also recommendable to take a stroll around the historic district, to taste the gastronomy and to visit some other iconic buildings such as the Catholic Monarchs Inn, the Monastery of San Martín Pinario or the Pazo of Raxoi.
Accommodation in Santiago de Compostela.
Santiago de Compostela. Casco Historico
Pass by

Breakfast in Arzúa.
Ready for the last stage, you will leave Arzúa heading to Santiago de Compostela. On the way, O Pedrouzo, the most important town before arriving at Santiago, offers some places to visit. It belongs to the “concello” of O Pino, where you will find the Chapel of San Irene. Once in Santiago de Compostela, you will have the opportunity to see an endless amount of landmarks. The main one is the Cathedral and the Square of Obradoiro, but that does not mean those are the only remarkable places, as it is also recommendable to take a stroll around the historic district, to taste the gastronomy and to visit some other iconic buildings such as the Catholic Monarchs Inn, the Monastery of San Martín Pinario or the Pazo of Raxoi.
Accommodation in Santiago de Compostela.
Cathedral De Santiago de Compostela
Pass by

Breakfast in Arzúa.
Ready for the last stage, you will leave Arzúa heading to Santiago de Compostela. On the way, O Pedrouzo, the most important town before arriving at Santiago, offers some places to visit. It belongs to the “concello” of O Pino, where you will find the Chapel of San Irene. Once in Santiago de Compostela, you will have the opportunity to see an endless amount of landmarks. The main one is the Cathedral and the Square of Obradoiro, but that does not mean those are the only remarkable places, as it is also recommendable to take a stroll around the historic district, to taste the gastronomy and to visit some other iconic buildings such as the Catholic Monarchs Inn, the Monastery of San Martín Pinario or the Pazo of Raxoi.
Accommodation in Santiago de Compostela.
Plaza del Obradoiro
Pass by

Breakfast in Arzúa.
Ready for the last stage, you will leave Arzúa heading to Santiago de Compostela. On the way, O Pedrouzo, the most important town before arriving at Santiago, offers some places to visit. It belongs to the “concello” of O Pino, where you will find the Chapel of San Irene. Once in Santiago de Compostela, you will have the opportunity to see an endless amount of landmarks. The main one is the Cathedral and the Square of Obradoiro, but that does not mean those are the only remarkable places, as it is also recommendable to take a stroll around the historic district, to taste the gastronomy and to visit some other iconic buildings such as the Catholic Monarchs Inn, the Monastery of San Martín Pinario or the Pazo of Raxoi.
Accommodation in Santiago de Compostela.
Hostal De Los Reyes Catolicos
Pass by

Breakfast in Arzúa.
Ready for the last stage, you will leave Arzúa heading to Santiago de Compostela. On the way, O Pedrouzo, the most important town before arriving at Santiago, offers some places to visit. It belongs to the “concello” of O Pino, where you will find the Chapel of San Irene. Once in Santiago de Compostela, you will have the opportunity to see an endless amount of landmarks. The main one is the Cathedral and the Square of Obradoiro, but that does not mean those are the only remarkable places, as it is also recommendable to take a stroll around the historic district, to taste the gastronomy and to visit some other iconic buildings such as the Catholic Monarchs Inn, the Monastery of San Martín Pinario or the Pazo of Raxoi.
Accommodation in Santiago de Compostela.

Day 7: Santiago de compostela

Santiago de Compostela
2h

Breakfast and end of our services.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Do the chec-in at the selected hotel at your arrival in Ponferrada

End point

The tour ends after breakfast at the hotel, on day 7.

Additional information

Service animals allowed
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

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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