Cycle the Camino de Santiago

• Six days of cycling with partial vehicle support
• 50 percent paved roads, 50 percent gravel roads and tracks
• Some climbs
• Group normally 6 to 16 plus leader. Minimum age: 16
• Seven nights in hotels and casa rurales
• E-bikes available for an additional cost
• Option to travel by train to your adventure

In April and October, expect temperatures between 5C-15C (41F-59F) with a high chance of rain showers. In the mornings, it is often cloudy and more temperate. Temperatures in May and September tend to be warmer than April and October. Expect a combination of sun, light showers and clouds. July and August are typically sunny and warm with temperatures of 15C-30C (59F-86F).

This trip is classified Road and Activity Level 4 (Moderate/Challenging).

Six days of cycling

Average distance: 35mi (56km) per day

Partial vehicle support

Terrain and route: 50 percent on quiet minor roads and 50 percent on a mixture of cycle paths, non-technical tracks and a few off-road sections

If you have any queries about the difficulty of the trip, please do not hesitate to call us. Please note, wearing a cycling helmet is compulsory on this trip.

This tour can be cycled with an e-bike (additional charge applies). For those who are less confident with six days of self-powered cycling but are keen to experience this pilgrimage, we recommend an e-bike. Our guides are experienced in managing groups with both push bikes and e-bikes, and many of our clients enjoy the flexibility that an e-bike offers. Please speak to us if you would like to add this option to your booking.

As we are passing through rural communities the roads are quiet with very little traffic; however, you will be sharing the route with walkers and cyclists all on their way to Santiago de Compostela. There is one long but gradual climb on the second cycling day of the trip and one steep 5mi (8km) climb on the third cycling day, but the support vehicle will be available if you prefer to opt out. Alternatively, there is the opportunity to walk along the hiking track. There are a few cobbled sections where you should take care, particularly in wet conditions. This trip is ideal for confident cyclists who exercise regularly and have a strong level of fitness.

This trip has been rated Activity Level 4 (Moderate/Challenging). Please see our Activity Level Guidelines for more information on classification and grading. If you have any queries about the difficulty of the trip please do not hesitate to call us.