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"Camino de Santiago" (Way of St James): French Way by bike from Ponferrada

7 days
From Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela
3.8
13 traveler reviews

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Bicycle
Pedal-powered journeys for two-wheeled explorers
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Spanish
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Ponferrada

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Los Templarios Castle
    • Visit the Basilica of Nuestra Señora de la Encina
    • Explore the Main Square
    • Visit the Clock Tower
    Landmarks
    Los Templarios Castle
    Basilica of Nuestra Señora de la Encina
  2. Day 2

    Ponferrada to Vega de Valcarce

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Bike from Ponferrada to Vega de Valcarce via Villafranca del Bierzo and Trabadelo

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Church of San Francisco in Villafranca del Bierzo
    • Explore Main Square in Villafranca del Bierzo
    • Visit Church of Santiago in Villafranca del Bierzo
    • Visit Castle of Sarracín in Vega de Valcarce
    Landmarks
    Church of San Francisco
    Church of Santiago
    Castle of Sarracín
  3. Day 3

    Vega de Valcarce to Triacastela

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Bike from Vega de Valcarce to Triacastela via O Cebreiro

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Church of Santa María La Real del Cebreiro
    • Visit Ethnographic Museum of O Cebreiro
    • Visit 11th-century church in Triacastela
    • Explore temples in Triacastela
    Landmarks
    Church of Santa María La Real del Cebreiro
    Ethnographic Museum of O Cebreiro
  4. Day 4

    Triacastela to Portomarín

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Bike from Triacastela to Portomarín via Sarria

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Church of Santa Mariña in Sarria
    • Visit Church of El Salvador in Sarria
    • Visit Convent of Magdalena in Sarria
    • Visit Chapel of La Virgen de las Nieves in Portomarín
    • Visit church-fortress of San Nicolás in Portomarín
    • Visit Church of San Pedro in Portomarín
    • Visit Pazos of Conde da Maza in Portomarín
    • Visit Pazos dos Pimentales in Portomarín
    Landmarks
    Church of Santa Mariña
    Church of El Salvador
    Convent of Magdalena
    Chapel of La Virgen de las Nieves
    Church-fortress of San Nicolás
    Church of San Pedro
  5. Day 5

    Portomarín to Arzúa

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Bike from Portomarín to Arzúa via Palas de Rei

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Church of San Tirso in Palas de Rei
    • Visit Castle of Pambre in Palas de Rei
    • Visit Pazo of Ulloa in Palas de Rei
    • Visit Convent of Magdalena in Arzúa
    • Visit Church of Santiago in Arzúa
    Landmarks
    Church of San Tirso
    Castle of Pambre
    Convent of Magdalena
    Church of Santiago
  6. Day 6

    Arzúa to Santiago de Compostela

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Bike from Arzúa to Santiago de Compostela via O Pedrouzo

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Chapel of San Irene in O Pedrouzo
    • Visit Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela
    • Explore Square of Obradoiro
    • Explore historic district of Santiago de Compostela
    • Visit Catholic Monarchs Inn
    • Visit Monastery of San Martín Pinario
    • Visit Pazo of Raxoi
    Landmarks
    Chapel of San Irene
    Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela
    Square of Obradoiro
    Catholic Monarchs Inn
    Monastery of San Martín Pinario
    Pazo of Raxoi
  7. Day 7

    Santiago de Compostela

    Meals
    Breakfast
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Who is travelling?

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