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  • The beautiful and unknown area where Castile meets the Cantabrian Mountains
  • Wildlife includes brown bear, wolves, wild boar, vultures, storks
  • 11th century castle in Aguilar de Campoo
  • The typical Castilian medieval towns of Aguilar de Campoo and Cervera de Pisuerga
  • Storks nesting in Barrio de Santa María
  • The views from the hotel Parador de Cervera de Pisuerga
  • A wonderful descent from the pass of Piedrasluengas to the valleys of the Picos de Europa
  • The dramatic cable car of Fuente Dé
  • The bustling market town of Potes
  • The impressive gorge of La Hermida and the River Deva
  • Beautiful coastline and beaches leading to the fishing village of San Vicente de la Barquera
  • The wonderful medieval village of Santillana del Mar

 

8 Days
7 Nights
288 Total kms
48 km/day (avg)
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What a tremendous variety of scenery on this ride. It begins at almost 3200 metres above sea level. The first 2 days ride across Castile towards the Castilian town of Aguilar de Campoo and the Cantabrian Mountains. Then the pass of Piedrasluengas leads to a wonderful descent into the heart of the Picos de Europa. 2 nights here to enjoy some of the most impressive scenery to be found in Spain. Our final 2 days reach the coast and the fishing village of San Vicente de la Barquera and the picturesque medieval village of Santillana del Mar.

Tour Route

Day
1
Arrival Point
to
Campoo

Transfer from your arrival point to the valley of Campoo at the head of the River Ebro, the longest river in Spain.
Day
2
Campoo
to
Aguilar de Campoo

Ride south from Campoo, and very soon we enter Castilla y León and the province of Palencia. This area marks the contrast with the mountains of the north and the plains of Castile. Watch out for the storks, Romanesque architecture and finally the charming town of Aguilar, dominated by its medieval castle. 37 km / 572 m or 52 km / 740 m
52km
37km
Day
3
Aguilar de Campoo
to
Cervera de Pisuerga

From Aguilar de Campoo, ride west with the mountains of the north to our right. We ride round the huge reservoir of Aguilar, with its beaches and small hamlets. Cervera de Pisuerga is another Castillian medieval market town, with its porticoed square. Accommodation tonight is a little way out of town in the Parador, where we can enjoy incomparable views over the reservoirs and the mountains. 50 km / 755 m or 38 km / 660 m
45km
Day
4
Cervera de Pisuerga
to
Potes

A radical change of scenery awaits us today. An easy ride takes us to the pass of Piedraluengas. We enter Cantabria, and then we have a huge long descent down to Potes. The scenery is absolutely unbelievable as we coast down into the valley towards the Picos de Europa. Enjoy the bustling atmosphere of Potes. 59 km / 625 m
59km
Day
5
Potes

Today we have a free day in Potes. You can choose from a selection of out and back rides of any distance you like, or maybe take the cable car from Fuente Dé into the heart of the Picos de Europa. Or do some souvenir shopping in this pretty little town.
35km
Day
6
Potes
to
San Vicente de la Barquera

Another change of scenery as we leave the mountains for the coast. We follow the River Deva through the impressive gorge of La Hermida. As the gorge opens up again, we enter Asturias and follow the river down to its estuary. Here, we meet some beautiful coastal scenery, before we finally reach the fishing village of San Vicente de la Barquera. 57 km / 470 m
57km
Day
7
San Vicente de la Barquera
to
Santillana del Mar

From San Vicente, we ride along the coast. Wonderful beaches and coves. Visit Comillas with Gaudi's El Capricho and the lemon groves of Novales. Finally we reach the beautiful village of Santillana del Mar and the famous Caves of Altamira. 36 km / 760 m
36km
Day
8
Santillana del Mar
to
Depart

Depart from Santillana del Mar after breakfast.

FAQs

    • 7 nights’ accommodation with en-suite bathroom
    • 1 evening meal
    • Mixture of country inns, 2, 3- and 4-star hotels
    • All luggage transfers
    • Transfers to and from start and end points
    • Breakfast
    • Information Pack (Route Guide, maps, elevation profiles – gps files)
    • Personal insurance
    • Evening meals
    • GPS device

  • On a self-guided tour, you are basically independent. IberoCycle transports luggage to the next hotel. 

    Riders are expected to complete each day's ride, unless there is an emergency, or a mechanical problem. 

    Cyclists do not travel as part of a group or with a guide, although they may coincide with other cyclists on the same trip.

    Our "IberoCycle On Call" service means we are always available for help or advice.

    Cyclists are provided with our own detailed Route Guide and maps for their chosen route.

    Fitter cyclists may extend stages at will.

     

  • Personalised tours are available for groups of 4 or more riders. You may like to add extra days, choose a different arrival day, modify the itinerary.

    Please contact us if you would like to personalise this tour.

  • The primary arrival point for this tour is Santander. The city has a good international airport.

     

    It is also easy to reach Santander by bus with ALSA or by train with RENFE. Please note that if you are travelling from Madrid, you may find it easier and quicker to take the train to Reinosa in Campoo and then taxi to the first hotel

     

    It is also possible to arrive and depart from Bilbao. Bilbao also has a good international airport, and also the aforementioned bus and train services

     

    Here is the duration of the transfer at the beginning and end of the tour:

     

    • Santander to Campoo – 1 hour and 15 minutes
    • Bilbao to Campoo – 2 hours

     

    • Santillana del Mar to Santander – 30 minutes
    • Santillana del Mar to Bilbao – 1 hour and 30 minutes

     

     

    Santander and Bilbao are connected to the United Kingdom by ferries run by Brittany Ferries. This may be a fun and interesting way to travel if you have the time (the crossing takes around one day), but tends to be more expensive than the many flight options.

     

    PLEASE NOTE that you should check with IberoCycle before making travel arrangements. We may be able to save you time and trouble. And please check before booking early flights as the transfers here may involve a supplement.

Prices

Self guided
Double
29 Mar 2026 - 27 Jun 2026 €1,100
28 Jun 2026 - 29 Aug 2026 €1,226
30 Aug 2026 - 25 Oct 2026 €1,100
Single
29 Mar 2026 - 27 Jun 2026 €1,460
28 Jun 2026 - 29 Aug 2026 €1,782
30 Aug 2026 - 25 Oct 2026 €1,460
Bike options
Trekking bike €130
Carbon road bike €180
E-bike €215
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