Private "camino De Santiago" (the Way Of St. James) By Bike From Leon

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Leon

Stop At: Leon, Leon, Province of Leon, Castile and Leon
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.

Duration: 8 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Accommodation in selected charming hotels, "Pazos" and country houses

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

Stop At: Rabanal del Camino, Rabanal del Camino, Santa Colomba de Somoza, Province of Leon, Castile and Leon
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.

Duration: 8 hours

Pass By: Astorga, Astorga, Province of Leon, Castile and Leon
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.


Pass By: Astorga Cathedral, Plaza Catedral S/N, 24700 Astorga Spain
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.


Pass By: Villadangos del Paramo, Villadangos del Paramo, Province of Leon, Castile and Leon
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.


Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation in selected charming hotels, "Pazos" and country houses

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

Stop At: Villafranca del Bierzo, Villafranca del Bierzo, Province of Leon, Castile and Leon
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.

Duration: 8 hours

Pass By: Molinaseca, Molinaseca, Province of Leon, Castile and Leon
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.


Pass By: Puente Romano, Calle de la Presa, 24413 Molinaseca Spain
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.


Pass By: Iglesia de San Nicolas, Calle el Soto 2, 24413 Molinaseca Spain
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.


Pass By: Santuario de Ntra. Sra. de las Angustias., Calle Manuel Fraga Iribarne, 24413 Molinaseca Spain
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.


Pass By: Monumento al Peregrino y monolito hermanamiento japones, Calle Manuel Fraga Iribarne, 24413 Molinaseca Spain
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.


Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation in selected charming hotels, "Pazos" and country houses

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

Stop At: Triacastela, Triacastela, Province of Lugo, Galicia
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.

Duration: 8 hours

Pass By: Oficina de Turismo de O Cebreiro, Plaza de Espana, 27670 Pedrafita do Cebreiro Spain
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.


Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation in selected charming hotels, "Pazos" and country houses

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

Stop At: Palas de Rei, Palas de Rei, Province of Lugo, Galicia
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.

Duration: 8 hours

Pass By: Sarria, Sarria, Province of Lugo, Galicia
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.


Pass By: Iglesia Santa Marina de Sarria, Plaza de Juan Maria Lopez, 27600 Sarria Spain
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.


Pass By: Portomarin, Portomarin, Province of Lugo, Galicia
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.


Pass By: San Nicolas de Portomarin, Plaza Conde Fenosa, Portomarin Spain
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.


Pass By: Ponte Nova, New Bridge and Bridge Vella Portomarin, 27170 Portomarin Spain
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.


Pass By: Escalinata y Capilla Virgen de las Nieves, Av. Sarria, 27170 Portomarin Spain
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.


Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation in selected charming hotels, "Pazos" and country houses

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

Stop At: Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Province of A Coruna, Galicia
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.

Duration: 8 hours

Pass By: Santiago de Compostela. Casco Historico, Santiago de Compostela - Provincia de a Coruna - Galicia - Espana, 15704, Santiago de Compostela Spain
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.


Pass By: Cathedral De Santiago de Compostela, Praza do Obradoiro S/N, 15704, Santiago de Compostela Spain
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.


Pass By: Plaza del Obradoiro, Santiago de Compostela Spain
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.


Pass By: Hostal de los Reyes Catolicos, Plaza del Obradoiro, Santiago de Compostela Spain
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.


Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation in selected charming hotels, "Pazos" and country houses

Day 7: Santiago de Compostela

Stop At: Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Province of A Coruna, Galicia
Breakfast and end of our services
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.