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

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Leon
1 stop
1
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.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Stage 1: León - Rabanal del Camino (69 km)
4 stops
2
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.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
3
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.
Admission ticket free
4
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.
Admission ticket free
5
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.
Admission ticket free
Day 3
Stage 2: Rabanal del Camino - Villafranca del Bierzo (55.7 km)
6 stops
6
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.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
7
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.
Admission ticket free
8
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.
Admission ticket free
9
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.
Admission ticket free
10
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.
Admission ticket free
11
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.
Admission ticket free
Day 4
Stage 3: Villafranca del Bierzo – Triacastela (55,6 km)
2 stops
12
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.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
13
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.
Admission ticket free
Day 5
Stage 4: Triacastela – Palas de Rei (70 km)
7 stops
14
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.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
15
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.
Admission ticket free
16
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.
Admission ticket free
17
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.
Admission ticket free
18
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.
Admission ticket free
19
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.
Admission ticket free
20
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.
Admission ticket free
Day 6
Stage 5: Palas de Rei – Santiago de Compostela (69 km)
5 stops
21
Santiago de Compostela
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.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
22
Santiago de Compostela. Casco Historico
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.
Admission ticket free
23
Cathedral De Santiago de Compostela
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.
Admission ticket free
24
Plaza del Obradoiro
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.
Admission ticket free
25
Hostal De Los Reyes Catolicos
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.
Admission ticket free
Day 7
Santiago de Compostela
1 stop
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Santiago de Compostela
Breakfast and end of our services
2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• 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

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