Spanish Camino by Bike: The Pyrenees to Leon

What's Included

• Accommodation
  9 nights in hotels

• 9 breakfasts, 8 dinners - Continental breakfasts are served and will often consist of breads, spreads, yoghurt, cheese, tea, coffee & juices. Dinner will consist of 3 courses, usually starting with a salad, followed by chicken, red meat, fish or a pasta d

• 9 nights in hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities. (it is possible to start this tour in St Jean Pied de Port, on foot from St Jean to Roncesvalles across the Pyrenees - a supplement applies, see 'special notes' on the Trip Notes for detail

• Mountain bike (MTB) rental (standard model) with helmet, repair kit, lock, panniers, water bottle & pump. Bike options available on request, supplement applies: gravel, Premium MTB or electric MTB - standard & premium models. Premium & eMTBs have dual sus

• Luggage Transfer, 1 piece maximum 20kg, supplement applies for excess

• Digital information pack with route notes & GPX

• Pilgrim's Passport

• Emergency hotline

• Travel to Roncesvalles and from Leon

• Meals not listed as included, drinks

• Travel insurance - mandatory

• Guide – this is a self guided cycling holiday

• A supplement will apply if you are travelling solo or book a single room

• Bike upgrade models, helmet purchase (if you prefer not to use the rental helmet provided) - supplement applies

• Toe clips, gel saddle, SPD pedals - please ask for our rates

• Entrance fees not listed as included

• Transfers not listed as included

• Transfers by taxi or public transport if you need to skip a stage

• Excess luggage

• We recommend bringing a handlebar phone holder – to follow the route more easily using the GPX files

• Welcome briefing - rental bike will be ready in the hotel lobby

• Hotel taxes - if applicable are payable directly to the hotel

• Items of a personal nature

What's Not Included

• Meals not listed as included, drinks

  Any meals and drinks not specifically listed as included are excluded.
  
  

• Travel insurance

  Travel insurance is mandatory and not included.
  
  

• Guide

  This is a self-guided cycling holiday, so no guide is included.
  
  

• Solo traveler or single room supplement

  A supplement will apply if you are traveling solo or book a single room.
  
  

• Entrance fees not listed as included

  Entrance fees to sights and museums not listed as included are excluded.
  
  

• Transfers not listed as included

  Any transfers not specifically listed as included are excluded.
  
  

• Transfers by taxi or public transport if you need to skip a stage

  Transfers by taxi or public transport if you need to skip a stage are excluded.
  
  

• Excess luggage

  A supplement applies for excess luggage beyond the 20kg limit.
  
  

• Toe clips, gel saddle, SPD pedals

  These items are available for an additional charge.
  
  

• Helmet purchase

  Helmets are available for purchase if you prefer not to use the rental helmet provided.
  
  

• Handlebar phone holder

  Handlebar phone holder is not included.
  
  

• Hotel taxes if applicable

  Hotel taxes, if applicable, are payable directly to the hotel.
  
  

• Items of a personal nature

  Any items of a personal nature are excluded.
  
  

• Lunches and beverages

  Lunches and beverages are not included.
  
  

• Transfers

  Transfers are not included.
  
  

• Entrance fees to sights and museums

  Entrance fees to sights and museums are not included.
  
  

• Travel Insurance

  Travel insurance is not included.
  
  

• Excess baggage charges

  Excess baggage charges apply for more than one bag weighing a maximum of 20kg.
  
  

• Helmets

  Helmets are available for purchase or you can bring your own.
  
  

• Helmet rental

  Helmets are available for rental or you can bring your own.
  
  

• Entrance fees

  Entrance fees are not included.
  
  

Accommodation

9 nights in hotels. During the trip you will be accommodated in a range of hotels from simple rural hotels to charming boutique style hotels, to 3 and 4 star city hotels. All have been chosen for their character, quality and location.

Grading

The cycling is moderate to challenging (4) grade with daily cycling distances from 42 to 72km/26 to 44.5mi over undulating to mountainous terrain. The accent is on keeping a relaxed pace to take in all of the attractions, with time to stop and take photos. It is considered suitable for cyclists with a high level of fitness. Minor roads with reduced traffic are customary on this trip and we recommend that you familiarise yourself with road cycling in light traffic in order to participate. *For safety reasons, we insist that cycle helmets be included as a compulsory item on your equipment list.

What You Carry

During the cycle day you will carry your daily requirements in the pannier provided with the bike. This may include your lunch, wet weather gear, mobile phone and water. A small daypack which can be kept inside the pannier is useful for sightseeing.

Mode of Transport

Travel to Roncesvalles and from Leon. Mountain bike rental (standard model, or hybrid touring bike on request) with helmet, repair kit, lock, panniers, water bottle & pump.