Road bike Spain

A road cycling adventure between the Atlantic Ocean and the Cantabrian mountains, following in the footsteps of the VueltaRef CR65

It's a tour between land, sky and sea... Because even if we keep our tires on the ground, the peaks of the Picos de Europa take on the task of lifting our eyes to the sky and the Atlantic Ocean of letting them lose themselves in the horizon. On the mountain side, the programme includes the legendary mountain passes that have made the history of the Vuelta, the famous Spanish cycling tour, as well as more confidential passes to discover the remote villages and valleys of the Asturian mountains. There are plenty of free-roaming herds of sheep, cows and horses, so watch out for the bends! We'll be taking in the limestone peaks of the Cantabrica mountain range and enjoying the impressive paths through deep canyons. On the seaside, we'll be riding several times along the Atlantic coast, with its jagged cliffs and yellow sandy beaches that attract surfers from all over the world. We'll also be admiring the scenery from the mountain passes overlooking the coast. And to top it all off, we enjoy the renowned local cuisine: fabada (white beans with chorizo and smoked bacon), fish and seafood, local cheese pie, pinchos (local tapas), cider, Rioja wine (from the nearby region)...

Tour with assistance vehicle: from 1595€ - Details Duration : 8 days | Level : Customer satisfaction :
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Physical level :  

  • Your profile:

    You road bike year round, at least once a week on average.

  • Tour profile:

    80 to 110 km per day depending on the route profile.
Physical level :  

  • Your profile:

    You train, have a good level of fitness, and regularly ride over 100 km in a day.

  • Tour profile:

    100 to 150 km per day depending on the route profile.

Highlights

  • Climbing the legendary passes of the Vuelta: the Covadonga lakes, Jito de Escarandi, Puerto de la Sia.
  • The crossing of numerous national parks, both natural and geological: magnificent, unspoilt nature...
  • An overnight stay and two picnics by the sea on the Atlantic coast.
  • Pretty villages with their "horreos", wooden granaries built on stone stilts.
  • A variety of forests with oaks, pines and eucalyptus and beautiful ferns.
  • A mild climate, even in summer!

Description

  • Tour formula:

    Tour with support vechicle

  • Accommodation:

    Hotel or hostel, in rooms of 2 or 3 (single room possible)

  • Luggage transport:

    Only your belongings for the day; your luggage is transported from one accommodation to another.

  • Next departures:

    View dates

Comments

  • The meeting point is in Bilbao, so you can choose to come by train, car or plane.
  • The climate of Asturias and Cantabria could be compared to that of Brittany. You can have all the weather in the same day! In spring, summer and early autumn, the weather is generally mild and mostly sunny, but you need to be prepared for anything, so be as well equipped for the heat as for the rain or the cold (in the mountains).

Physical level

Physical level

Choose each day

Each day you choose between two different routes with varying distances and altitude gain (2 and 3 wheels).

Detailed itinerary

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Individual journey to Bilbao

Itinerary start: Arrive in Bilbao in the late afternoon and move into your accommodation. If you are travelling by car, you can leave your vehicle at the accommodation for the duration of your stay.

Day 2: Bilbao - Riocorvo

Arrive in Bilbao in the late afternoon and move into your accommodation. If you are travelling by car, you can leave your vehicle at the accommodation for the duration of your stay.

After breakfast, a transfer of around one hour to Arredondo awaits us. We are now at the eastern foot of the Cantabrian Mountains, from where we start our long tour around the Picos de Europa.

We drive straight into the Collados del Ason Nature Park. Its limestone rocks are the result of the last ice age and feature impressive karst formations. At level 3, the fittest among us will cross the Picon Blanco, which offers a 360° view of the surrounding area. On our way, we will see numerous "cabanas" made of stone and with slate roofs scattered in the high valleys of Soba and Rio Trueba. They will accompany us on our journey through Cantabria and Asturias, both in the mountains and by the sea. Today we also come across the first free-roaming herds of horses and cows, which together with the spectacular limestone peaks and mountain ridges all around, form the breathtaking backdrop to this first day. From Puerto de Las Estacas, we see the Picos de Europa in the distance for the first time. We then reach the pretty village of Vega de Pas via a beautiful descent full of hairpin bends. At the end of the day we reach Riocorvo, where we will enjoy a good meal and spend the night.

Today's passes:

  • Portillo de la Sia (1200 m) - Level 2 & 3
  • Puerto de Picon Blanco (1523 m) - Level 3
  • Las Estacas Pass (1166 m) - Level 2 & 3
  • Portillo de Lunada (1350 m) - Level 3

Distance and altitude gain:

  • Level 2: 100 km and 2200 m
  • Level 3: 120 km und 2900 m
Day 3: Arredondo - Potes

This second day in the saddle always reminds us of the Basque Country in terms of scenery. The Collada de Carmona with its round, fern-covered mountains and pastures with free-range horses will be our backdrop for the first part of the day. We then cross the charming mountain village of Carmona with its narrow, cobbled streets, noble and baroque houses, where shoes are still traditionally made from apricot wood. A long climb up to the Puerto de Piedrasluegas through beautiful deciduous forests leads us to an impressive viewpoint over the high valleys of Nansa, Saja and Campoo, the Mirador del Jabali. After the descent with beautiful views of the peaks of the eastern part of the Picos de Europa, we reach Potes, one of the most beautiful villages in Cantabria.

Today's passes:

  • Puerto de Morancas (269 m) - Level 2 & 3
  • Collada de Carmona (601 m) - Level 2 & 3
  • Mirador del Jabali (1209 m) - Level 2 & 3
  • Puerto de Piedrasluegas (1357 m) - Level 3

Distance and altitude gain:

  • Level 2: approx. 100 km and 1950 metres
  • Level 3: approx. 110 km und 2100 m
Day 4: Potes - Santillan

Today, one of the highlights of this road bike tour is on the programme: the gorge of los Beyos. The route takes us through an impressive 10-kilometre-long canyon carved out of two huge rock faces by the Rio Sella. Then one of the big names of the Vuelta awaits us, the Puerto de San Glorio pass. It offers us a beautiful serpentine road overlooked by elegant cliffs. Once at the top, however, we are not yet at the end of our efforts, as we continue a little further up to the Collado de Llesba viewpoint. At the summit, we are greeted by a bear statue, the symbol of the Picos, which we can admire with a marvellous panorama behind us. The descent takes us down into the end valley of the Rio Puerma, which carves its way through boulders. The bells of horses, cows and sheep can be heard everywhere, and at the summit the view of the south-east side of the Picos from the Puerto de Pandetrave pass suddenly opens up!

Today's passes:

  • San Glorio Pass (1609 m)
  • Coll de LLesba pass (1681 m)
  • Puerto de Pandetrave (1566 m)
  • Panderrueda pass (1463 m)

Distance and altitude gain:

  • Level 2 & 3: approx. 110 km and 2500 m
Day 5: Santillan - Ribadesella (on the Atlantic Ocean):

A few kilometres to find our rhythm today and warm up, and we're already on the climb to the Covadonga Lakes (there and back, as it's a dead end), which is one of the most popular and well-known climbs in Spain. A great climb on a road bike that takes us to the centre of an idyllic alpine setting at the summit. Here, the Enol and Ercina lakes nestle at the foot of the peaks, surrounded by lush alpine meadows. We then pass the Mirador del Fitu viewpoint, which is located on the Cruz Llames pass. Once again, an incredible view awaits us: the Picos de Europa to the south and the Atlantic Ocean to the north! Later in the day, we pass through eucalyptus forests and fern-covered hills before cycling 10 kilometres along the Atlantic Ocean on lonely roads at the end of the stage. The rugged coastline reminds us of Brittany or Ireland, with rocky cliffs worth seeing and beautiful sandy beaches. Today's accommodation is in Ribadesella, a former whaling enclave at the mouth of the River Sella. The town and its beach are protected from the ocean by a rocky ridge.

Today's passes:

  • Covadonga- Lakes (1135 m) -Levels 2 & 3
  • Collado Moande (666 m) - Level 3
  • Collado de la Cruz Llames (574 m) - Level 2 & 3

Distance and altitude gain:

  • Level 2 : approx.  95 km und 2200 m
  • Level 3 : approx. 125 km and 3200 m
Day 6: Ribadesella - Arenas de Cabrales

This sixth day is a day between land and sea. On our bikes, we first enter the green Zardon Valley on a narrow road that runs alongside the river. As we cross the Collado del Torno, the landscape changes abruptly: from the hills with their small farms and herds, we head over to the sea with its beaches, jagged cliffs, waves and surfers. It is worth taking a short break to enjoy the panorama of the northern side of the Picos de Europa with its highest peak, the Picu Uriellu (2519 m). This elegant and massive rock tower, also known as "el Picu", is a favourite destination for daring rock climbers. We spend the night in Arenas de Cabrales, which is known for its numerous outdoor activities: trekking, climbing, via ferrata, white water and, of course, cycling!

Today's passes:

  • Collado del Torno (634 m) - Levels 2 & 3
  • Mirador de la Bonza - Level 3
  • Alto de la Torneria (471 m) - Level 2 & 3
  • Mirador de las Estazadas (455 m) - Level 2 & 3

Distance and altitude gain:

  • Level 2: 100 km and 2150 m
  • Level 3: 115 km and 2350 m
Day 7: Arenas de Cabrales - Cicera

The day begins with the second legendary pass of the Vuelta, which we take under our bikes: the Jito de Escarandi. We have the feeling that we are entering the very heart of the Picos de Europa. We gain height on a balcony road above the deeply incised valley of the Duje. We reach the high-altitude village of Sotres, which is famous for its cheese and meat specialities. After a final effort, we finally reach the pass after 20 kilometres. We enjoy the extraordinary panorama of the surrounding peaks and impressive gorges. After the high valley of Penamellera and its picturesque road through beautiful deciduous forests, we reach the Hermida Gorge, the second large canyon of our week of road cycling. We feel infinitely small at the end of this deep limestone valley, which we follow for around 10 kilometres. On level 3, we cycle there and back to Bejes, a charming mountain village nestling on the slopes of the Corvera Valley. The bravest among us and gravel fans can continue to the Collado de la Hoja to enjoy the view of the Sierra Cocon (200 metres of additional elevation gain). We spend the night in the pretty mountain village of Cicera, surrounded by rustic stone houses.

Today's passes:

  • Jito de Escarandi (1302 m)
  • Collau La Cruz (431 m)

Distance and altitude gain:

  • Level 2: 95 km and 2500 m
  • Level 3: 115 km and 3000 m
Day 8: Cicera - Suances - Bilbao

The last day in the saddle has begun. One last view of the Picos de Europa from the Collado de Hoz... In the idyllic gorges of the Tamason O Tamea river, we meet numerous pilgrims on the Way of St James on their way to Santiago de Compostela. More and more we feel the atmosphere of the approaching Atlantic Ocean, which gently announces the end of our road bike journey. We cycle up and down a few more times through pastures and forests. Again and again, beautiful views of the beaches and cliffs of the coast open up. The symbolic end point is the lighthouse at Punta del Torco, where our big road bike tour through the Picos de Europa ends. Transfer to Bilbao and end of our services.

Today's passes:

  • Collado de Hoz (638m)
  • Collado de Bielva (334m)

Distance and altitude gain:

  • Level 2/3: 75 km and 1200 m

Itinerary end: In the afternoon after the transfer in Bilbao. Extra nights are available upon request.

Distances and altitude gain are an indication only and may vary.

Dates and price

Dates
Start date End date Duration Price
27/09/2025 04/10/2025 8 days 1595 €
25/04/2026 02/05/2026 8 days 1635 €
23/05/2026 30/05/2026 8 days 1635 €
20/06/2026 27/06/2026 8 days 1635 €
05/09/2026 12/09/2026 8 days 1635 €
26/09/2026 03/10/2026 8 days 1635 €

Costs and services

The price includes:
  • The assistance of a trip leader in support vehicle (breakdown assistance, daily luggage transport and catering)
  • 7 nights accommodation in 2* hotels, occasionally 3* hotel or rustique lodges in double/twin rooms with en-suite facilities
  • 7 hearty breakfasts
  • 7 picnic lunches prepared daily with fresh, regional products: high-energy salad (pasta, rice, lentil), cheese, cold cuts, fruit and muesli/cereal bars
  • 7 dinners (3 to 4 course menu)
  • Daily luggage transfers
  • Carefully designed itineraries on 2 levels of difficulty
  • Our navigation app for smartphones, a detailed road book including maps (digital format) and GPS tracks
What is not included:
  • International flights
  • Your transfer to the meeting point
  • Dinner on day 1 in Bilbao
  • Bike rental
  • All additional services
  • Insurance, technical assistance
  • Drinks in the accommodation
  • Visits to museums, monuments and other sites not included in the programme
  • Additional travel costs in connection with programme changes due to bad weather
  • Personal expenses
  • Everything that is not explicitly included in the price (see above)

Available extra services

(Prices per person)

Night in a 3* hotel in Bilbao, double or twin room, breakfast included 140 € / 

Night in a 3* hotel in Bilbao, single room, breakfast included 165 € / 

Single room accomodation (7 nights) 315 € / 

Vélorizons cycling jersey
(shipping not included)		 75 € / 

Road bike rental: see below

Road bike rental

Rental road bike models:

Standard road bike
Aluminium frame and carbon fork, hydraulic disc brakes, Shimano 105 groupset, 11 speeds, 50/34 - 11/34, Orbea Avant H30 model or equivalent		 375 € / 

Premium bike
Carbon frame and fork, disc brakes, Shimano Ultegra groupset, 12 Di2 speeds, 50/34 - 11/34, approx. 8.4kg, carbon wheels, Giant Defy Advanced model or equivalent		 455 € / 

Rental bike equipment (for all models):

  • Repair kit included
  • 1 bottle holder
  • Helmets and water bottles: not included
  • Pedals: Our rental bikes come without pedals. You can either bring your own pedals or specify your needs; we can install 3 types of pedals at no extra charge: Look KEO easy, Shimano SPD-SL or Shimano SPD.

Please indicate your choice of model and pedals as well as your height (if possible also frame size and inseam) when filling out your booking form.

You will receive your chosen model from the tour leader on the first day of your tour. He will carry out an inventory of the bike with you, as well as a second inventory at the end of the tour.

Bike “consumables" (tyres, tubes, brake pads, cables) are included in the rental price. Only parts and components that are broken due to a crash and/or misuse will be charged. In the event of bike loss or theft, a fixed fee will be charged.

Vélorizons cycling jersey

A cycling jersey to our taste.

A timeless road cycling jersey produced in France, inspired by our team and our road cycling trips. High quality, made in France by a Savoy company and with a feel-good character for long days in the saddle. Offered at a great price.

Features

- High-quality SIRTECH + LYCRA textiles
- 3 pockets, one with a central zip + 1 side pocket
- Full front zip
- Half-high cycling collar
- Short raglan sleeves in Lycra with seamless ends
- Gripper at the hem

Available sizes (EU sizing): XXS bis XL
Cut: Slim fit, unisex
Price: see above

Order and further information by e-Mail or ask our leaders while on tour.

Private groups / Custom tours

You are a group of friends, a family, a company or a cycling club and you would like to organise a private cycling tour on the dates of your choice. This option is available for guided and self-guided tours.

  • If you are interested in one of the tours presented on our website, we can provide you with a detailed quote based on the number of persons in your group.
  • If you are interested in a custom version of one of our tours, with specific requirements (tour duration, accommodation type, vehicle assistance, airport transfers, bike rental, etc.), we can provide you with a detailed quote based on the number of persons in the group and the group's specific requirements.

For more information or to receive a quote, please contact us by phone at +33 458 140 435  or by email at info@france-bike-trips.com.

Travel insurance

It is important to be correctly insured when embarking on a cycling holiday. We recommend checking the details of your travel insurance (if you have one) and, if necessary, subscribing to our contract below. Please note that France Bike Trips is simply an intermediary between you and the insurance company.

You can choose between these travel insurance contracts while completing your booking form:

  • I subscribe to the "comprehensive multi-risk" insurance cover (4.5%), minimum premium of 15 €:
    This contract covers assistance, repatriation, lost or stolen luggage, holiday interruption and cancellation. To see the full contract, click here.
  • I purchase the "cancellation only" insurance cover (2.5%), minimum premium of 10 €:
    This policy covers cancellation only. To see the full contract, click here.
  • I purchase the "repatriation & assistance" insurance cover (1.6%), minimum premium of 10 €:
    This policy covers assistance, repatriation, lost or stolen luggage and holiday interruption. To see the full contract, click here.

Recommendation:
If you choose to take out a travel insurance policy with another insurance company, please check that the search and rescue coverage is suitable: area covered, expenses included, risks covered (as an indication, a minimum cover of 15 000 € is recommended). Please note that credit card insurance rarely offers this type of coverage.

Booking procedure / Cancellation

How to book

In order to make a booking please fill in the online booking form on the "booking" page of your chosen tour. At the end of the booking process you will be transferred to our bank's secure payment page in order to pay a 30 % deposit.

Last minute booking

All self-guided bookings made within 21 days of tour departure will incur a surcharge of 15 € per person.

Expert advice
  • Unsure which tour to book?
  • Interested in a custom version of one of our tours?
  • Not sure if a particular tour is suitable for your riding style?

A dedicated team of travel specialists is available to offer you expert advice Monday to Friday from 9 am to 6 pm (French time) by phone - +33 458 140 435 or by mail - info@france-bike-trips.com.

Tour confirmation

In order to confirm our guided tours, we need to reach a minimum number of participants (usually 5 persons are necessary). Therefore booking a guided tour does not necessarily mean the tour is confirmed. In the unlikely event that we are unable to confirm your chosen tour, we will offer you the opportunity (no less than 21 days before departure) of switching to another (confirmed) tour, or receiving a full refund.

Self-guided or custom tours: We confirm bookings of self-guided tours and custom tours directly after booking.

In both cases, please await our final booking confirmation before making any travel arrangements.

Balance payment

Tour balance payment must be made no less than 30 days before tour departure. Your travel documents will be sent to you once we have received your balance payment. Road books and maps will be sent to you 3 weeks before departure.

Cancellation

In the event that you are obliged to cancel your tour France Bike Trips will reimburse the entire sum paid for the tour, minus the following cancellation charges:

  • More than 60 days before departure: 5 % of the tour price, excluding insurance premium
  • Between 60 and 31 days before departure: 15 % of the tour price, excluding insurance premium
  • Between 30 and 21 days: 30 % of the tour price, excluding insurance premium
  • Between 20 and 14 days: 50 % of the tour price, excluding insurance premium
  • Between 13 and 7 days: 70 % of the tour price, excluding insurance premium
  • Less than 7 days before departure: 100 % of the tour price, excluding insurance premium

Full details of our sales conditions are available here

Daily schedule

During riding you carry only your day pack. All your luggage is transported each day by the support vehicle.

After breakfast, the support vehicle driver will pack your luggage in the van, distribute cereal/energy bars, and announce the time slot for lunch. The driver can also hand out picnics to any participants who do not wish to stop at the designated picnic lunch stop.

Once all the participants have passed the picnic stop, the driver transports your luggage directly to the following nights accommodation, before returning to wait at the foot of the last climb of the day. He is then available to help any members of the group in difficulty or who encounter a mechanical problem. You'll usually meet the van driver several times during the day, offering the opportunity to fill up with water, change clothing, etc.

Each participant is free to ride at his or her own pace, using the road book and GPS route to navigate during the day. However, the driver is equipped with a mobile phone, and can be reached at any time during the day if a particpant encounters a problem. The driver is also available throughout the trip to provide information and advice.

How to get to the meeting point

By plane:

Bilbao Airport:www.aena.es

Airport transfers are available on request. Contact us for a quote.

By train:

Next station for express trains: Bilbao

By car:

Route planner: en.mappy.com

Parking available at the accommodation for the additional nights. Please specify when booking.

Route navigation

You will receive an email 2 weeks before departure, containing all the information necessary for your upcoming tour, including the following navigation tools:

Our dedicated smartphone app

Follow your route with comfort and ease! Thanks to the Velorizons navigation app, download the full trip itinerary to your smartphone, view route maps and profiles, access the list of booked accommodation, services and useful contacts, and use the integrated route guidance (visual and vocal) for navigation.

►See the mobile app presentation video

To benefit fully from the app navigation system, we strongly recommend attaching your smartphone to the bicycle handlebar using a dedicated mount. An example can be viewed here.

Velorizons app compatibility
Operating systemAndroidAppleWindows PhoneBlackberry
CompatibilityVersion 8.0 minimumiOS 8.0 minimum. iPhone compatible, iPad compatible if GPS equippedNon compatibleNon compatible
A detailed Road Book

Your tour road book will be available to download in your My France Bike Trips customer area. The road book contains:

  • Full colour maps with highlighted routes,
  • Step-by-step route description,
  • Route profiles
GPS tracks

Tour GPS tracks will be available to download in your My France Bike Trips customer area. The tracks are in .gpx format, compatible with all GPS devices/apps.

Accommodation

We favour comfortable accommodation with warm hospitality.

In 2* or 3* hotels as well as in some Casa Rural, in a double room, according to the daily description of the tour. Accommodation in a single room possible, subject to availability.

The Casa Rural, which are very common in Spain, are actually guest rooms. The guarantee of a warm welcome and high quality services! Accommodation is on the basis of a twin room (double bed or two separate beds) and possibly a triple room if required.

Food

This trip is fully catered (breakfast, lunch and dinner included). We pay very careful attention to the quality and the variety of your meals. Fresh and local products will be served wherever possible. This trip is also an opportunity to discover the local gastronomy and regional products - l'art de la table!

Please note: If you have any food intolerances, please inform us in the comments field on the booking form.

  • Continental breakfasts taken at the accommodation  
  • Simple cereal/muesli bars and dried fruit are distributed in the morning before the start of the stage. You must bring your own specific energy bars and isodrinks, if desired.
  • Hearty dinners (3 to 4 courses, with local dishes)

For lunch, our tour leader will offer you a picnic stop along the route. Our picnics combine a rich salad based on carbohydrates and fresh vegetables with cold meats and cheese, fresh fruit and bread (wherever possible from local producers) as well as sweet and savoury snacks. If you do not want to stop for lunch, we can offer the following options:

  • Our tour leader provides you with a picnic to carry along in a small backpack or a handlebar bag. It contains an individual salad (carbohydrate and vegetable based salad), cold meats, cheese and fruits
  • "Racing food" for weight weenies and those "allergic" to backpacks: energy bars, dried fruit
  • Feel free to stop and eat when and where you want (restaurant, bakery, grocery store...)

Car sharing

If you sign up for a guided tour, we offer you the opportunity to see if you can carpool with other participants to get to the point of departure. To do this, go to "Car sharing" in our website. By entering the complete reference and the date of departure of the tour (available on the registration confirmation that we have sent you), you have access to route details and emails of other participants who wish to carpool.

Baggage

During the day you carry only a daypack for additional clothing, water, food, camera, etc. The rest of your baggage is transferred each day to the following nights accommodation.

Our / Your state of mind

- A "group" tour: If you join a guided tour, you will be part of a group for several days. This is a superb opportunity to meet new people and share some magical moments. However, a group tour requires that each person show friendliness, openness and mutual respect for their fellow travellers.

- An "adventure" tour: despite the most careful preparation, adventure tours can present unforeseen events. Accepting these risks will help you enjoy your trip to the full, in the knowledge that your guide, our local partners and the entire France Bike Trips team will offer you the most suitable solutions to any given situation.

Bike and plane / train

If you decide to bring your own bike, be aware that transporting a bike by plane or train is no longer an issue. However a few simple guidelines help to optimise the transport and avoid potential damages that could occur.
Your bike must be transported in a designated bike bag (standard size 120x90cm). This maximal size allows you to travel with your bike as "hand luggage" in any high-speed and regional trains.
It is very important that you protect your bike in the bag. After having deflated the tires, removed the wheels (by removing the quick release mechanisms), pedals and rear derailleur (which is left hanging on the chain), we recommend you wrap your bike inside the bag in a sheet of dense foam (thickness of 3 to 5 cm). A piece of cardboard or rigid plastic positioned between the foam and the inside of the cover can be beneficial to provide more rigidity.

Once folded up the bike bag will take up very little space and will be transported by the assistance vehicle during your tour.

Bike bags are available directly from France Bike Trips at a cost of 70 euros, plus postage.

Personal Gear & Packing List

Luggage

All your belongings should be divided into two bags: a backpack and a travel bag.

1/ Backpack or Small Bag (to be kept in the support vehicle or on the bike)

This is the bag you use every day while cycling. It is kept in the support vehicle (accessible during the lunch stop or carried along on the bike (frame, seat or handlebar bag). This bag should not be too large (up to 15 litres).

It will contain: snack food, camera, waterproof and extra clothing, sunglasses, etc.

2/ Travel bag

This bag will be transported by vehicle from one accommodation to the next. It should contain all the items you won’t need during the day. You can expect to find it at your accommodation in the evening (generally not accessible during lunch).

Packing list
For your head
  • A cap or other head protection against the sun
  • A hat or sweat band
  • A bike helmet
For your upper body
  • Two or more cycling jerseys (or technical t-shirts made of synthetic or natural breathable fabrics)
  • A warm and long cycling jersey or shirt; alternatively: arm warmers
  • A sweatsheart and t-shirts (for the evenings)
  • A wind & waterproof jacket
  • A pair of cycling gloves
For your legs
  • Two or more good quality bib shorts with seat pad (chamois)
  • A pair of long and warm cycling tights or leg warmers
  • A casual short (for the evenings)
  • A swimsuit
For your feet
  • A pair of cycling shoes
  • A pair of shoes suitable for the evening
  • Sandals (not compulsory, but nice for warm evenings...)
  • Cycling socks
For your bike
  • Adapted gearing: if in doubt ask us our your local cycle dealer
  • Bike lights with batteries (or charger)
  • 2 spare tubes
  • Puncture repair kit or tubeless repair kit
  • Spare brake pads (except if you start with new pads)
  • Chain lube
  • A small pump
  • A multi tool
Other
  • 2 bike bottles 75 cl (or camelbak)
  • A toiletry kit and towel
  • A bike lock (not compulsory)
  • A small individual pharmacy: sunscreen (face and lips); band aids + double skin (Compeed); Immodium; pain killers, earplugs, other personal medication.

Self-guided formula

    Average tour rating:

    5/5 - 1 Reviews
    Maciej S. | Participant rating:
    "I loved the trip! The nature was amazing and cycling itself was second to none. One of the most beautiful place in Europe. Ernes was an excellent guide with great attitude, always interested to go an extra mile to show as much as possible and share his knowledge of the region. Thank you Ernes, it was so much fun. It would be even nicer if the intiery was a bit clearer: an exact time and place of meeting first day and exact description of numbers of nights included. I did tour in pyrenees last year and that was cristal clear there.
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