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Madrid, the vibrant capital of Spain

Castile, home to monumental cities such as Segovia and its Roman aqueduct, Ávila with its impressive city walls and Burgos with its fine cathedral

La Rioja, vineyards and fine wines

Follow the Camino de Santiago from Burgos and through La Rioja, The Basque Country, Navarra, and France to the beautiful city of San Sebastián

17 Days
16 Nights
883 Total kms
67.923076923077 km/day (avg)
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Continues where Trans-Spain I, our trip from Tarifa to Madrid, left off. This epic ride gives us a unique view of the tremendous variety of the Spanish countryside, towns and villages as we cycle through different landscapes and cultures.

Tour Route

Day
1
Lerma
to
Burgos

Follow the River Arlanza from Lerma. This leads to the pretty village of Covarrubias where we stop for a coffee and admire the striking half-timbered houses, and maybe discover the story of the Norwegian princess. Then onwards through more pretty countryside where the Castilian plain gives way to hillier terrain as we approach the city of Burgos.
80km
Day
2
San Sebastián
to
Depart

Don't be in a hurry to leave! San Sebastián is well worth a day of two to enjoy the city and reflect on the experiences and friendships of the last 2 weeks riding across Spain.
Day
3
St-Jean-Pied-de-Port
to
San Sebastián

Super ride through the most beautiful French countryside with fantastic villages such as Ainhoa, Espelette and Sare. We reach the Atlantic in the village of Ciboure, birthplace of Ravel. Then along the coast with the fascinating flysch geological formations. Cross the border again in Hendaye and then either train shuttle into San Sebastián or face the ultimate challenge of the Jaizkibel before descending to the marvellous city of San Sebastián.
105km
75km
Day
4
Pamplona
to
St-Jean-Pied-de-Port

Exit the city along the River Arga and then towards the Pyrenees and France. En route we will meet more pilgrims on the Camino as we ride through green meadows and alpine landscapes. After the famous monastery of Roncesvalles, we crown the pass of Ibañeta and then descent towards France and the picturesqque village of St-Jean-Pied-de-Port, starting point of many who choose to do the Camino to Santiago de Compostela.
90km
Day
5
Estella
to
Pamplona

Charming landscapes with many vineyards, the salt pans of Salinas de Oro, a climb through Mediterrranean forests to the pass of Etxauri where we get our first view of the Pyrenees, descend past the limestone cliffs with their nesting vultures, past the winery of the Otazu on the banks of the River Arga. Finally we reach the city of Pamplona, famous for its festival of San Fermíin, where bulls run through the streets. Great tapas in the city centre!
49km
Day
6
Laguardia
to
Estella

Another great ride. From Laguardia, our route climbs out of La Rioja with magnificent views over the valley of the River Ebro, the capital Logroño, and in the distance, the mountains of the Sierra de Demanda. We enter the neighbouring area of Navarra with its agricultural landscape, forests, and vineyards. As we reach Estella, we pass the famous monastery of Iratxe on the Camino again and take the opportunity to drink some free wine from its unique wien bountain. Estella greets us with its charming narrow streets and Camino atmosphere.
68km
Day
7
Santo Domingo de la Calzada
to
Laguardia

We are now in La Rioja, one of the most important wine areas of Spain. Our ride from Santo Domingo takes us through pretty countryside to Haro, wine capital of La Rioja and home to numerous prestige wineries. Here we meet the River Ebro, the longest in Spain and source of the name Iberia. The rest of the ride is absolutely delightful as the road twists, turns, rises, and falls through the vineyards along the Ebro. And last but not least is the delightful Laguardia, a walled village on a hill with narrow streets and many surprises, whose name is synonymous
46km
60km
Day
8
Burgos
to
Santo Domingo de la Calzada

Following the Camino de Santiago, but actually in the wrong direction! However, we deviate a little from the Camino and instead take a route through the hills of the Sierra de la Demanda, which separate the province of Burgos from La Rioja. A beautiful scenic ride through wild countryside with beautiful flora. From there we reach the picturesque village of Ezcaray in La Rioja and then follow the Río Oja to the medieval town of Santo Domingo de Silos to mingle with the pilgrims over a post-ride beer.
72km
Day
9
Burgos

A beautiful city, and worthy of our second free day. The Catedral de Santa María is one of the most beautiful in Europe and houses the tomb of the medieval warrior El Cid. The streets around the cathedral are lively with their shops and may tapas bars. We also get the chance to soak up the Camino atmosphere as we meet the many pilgrims making their way to Santiago de Compostela. Visit the Museo de la Evolución Humana, inspired by the neareby world-famous archaeological site of Atapuerca, where you might consider paying a courttesy visit to some of your more remote ancestors.
Day
10
Arrival
to
Madrid

Today is arrival day, but you should really have arrived a couple of days earlier to get the chance to enjoy the most lively, colourful and vibrant capital of Euurope. Don't miss it!
Day
11
Peñafiel
to
Lerma

Follow the Duero valley as far as Roa, with vineyards, castles, and winery. Then, Ancha es Castilla, or "wide is Castile" as the Spanish say, and today we can see just what they mean. This is a land of immense horizons, flat expanses, big skies with clouds just hanging above the earth and a landscape that otten looks like a painting. Great riding with space and tranquility all around. Our hotel in Lerma is the magnificent Ducal Palace and nothing beats that welcome beer in the square in front of the hotel!
71km
Day
12
Sepúlveda
to
Peñafiel

Today we follow the River Duratón as it winds its way through the canyons with dozens of vultures circling above. A short detour takes us to the Monastery of San Frutos, where the canyons known as the Hoces del Río Duratón are at their most spectacular. This is home to the largest colony of griffon vultures in Europe. Our route then continues along the River Duratón until we reach Peñafiel and the River Duero. Peñafiel has a magnificent castle and is one of the main centres of Ribera del Duero wine, one of the most prestigious in Spain. Chance to visit a local winery.
Day
13
Segovia
to
Sepúlveda

Leaving Segovia, we head north-east slowly leaving the mountains behind us as we head across Castile. Again, small winding roads, sleepy villages and pretty scenery. Pedraza makes a nice stop, and its main square is so perfect and authentic that it is often used as a set for historical films. Then it's on through the wheat fields to the village of Sepúlveda. Another charming and lively village with a beautiful main square. The speciality here is roast suckling lamb. (By the way, you don't need to be a carnivore to dine well on this tour!)
64km
Day
14
Segovia

Today is a free day to enjoy the city, or do a pleasant roundride, or both. Our roundride takes us two royal palaces; the Palacio Real de la Granja de San Ildefonso dates to the 18th century and was modelled on Versailles. The Palacio Real de Ríofrío dates to the same century and is set in a beautiful park where deer roam freely as we ride. A great route and then back to enjoy more of Segovia.
41km
Day
15
Ávila
to
Segovia

From Ávila we head east, with the mountain range to our right. At first the landscape is open heath with big horizons. The latter half then takes us through small villages as the road twists and turns through the charming countryside as we approach Segovia. This is a superb city, with its spectacular Roman aqueduct, winding cobbled streets through the Jewish quarter, charming Plaza Mayor, elegant cathedral and fairytale alcázar castle. Suckling pig is the local speciality.
78km
Day
16
El Escorial
to
Ávila

A transition day; from the southern side of the mountain range to the north, and from Madrid to Castilla y León. Our ride takes us through spectacular mountain scenery and then finally we reach Ávila. This is the highest provincial capital in Spain, and famous for its intact city walls with their 80 towers. Visit the cathedral and the old quarter and enjoy a glass of wine with your free tapa, a custom in every bar! And then for the carnivores among us, the famous Ávila T-bone steak.
61km
Day
17
Madrid
to
El Escorial

First day on the bike. An easy exit from Madrid through the park known as La Casa del Campo. Brunete was the scene of a protracted battle during the Spanish Civil War and the village was rebuilt under Franco's regime. We continue towards the Sierra de Guadarrama, the mountain range and now a National Park to the nortth of Madrid. Finally, San Lorenzo de El Escorial, the magnificent monastery built by Felipe II in the 16th century, tomb of kings and housing a fine collection of art.
58km

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