Spanish Camino by Bike: The Pyrenees to Leon
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- Cycling from the Pyrenees
- Visiting Pamplona, Burgos and Leon
- Exploring interesting pilgrimage towns and villages
- Experiencing the terrific sense of camaraderie on the trail
- Soaking up the hospitality of family run hotels
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Famous on the pilgrimage trail, the historic village of Roncesvalles is high in the Pyrenees and only 5km from the French border in northeast Navarre. Make your way to your hotel and at your leisure, visit the famous local church where there are several relics dating ...
Today’s cycle takes you through the foothills of the Pyrenees. You’ll pass through the towns of Burguete and Espinal, climb to the top of Erro, and follow the Arga River from Zubiri to Pamplona, the historical capital of Navarre province.
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The trip concludes after breakfast. Leon has much to see and we recommend adding an extra night, or you can continue on the next stage to the holy city of Santiago de Compostela.
meals : B
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