Camino de Santiago by E-bike

6 Days

Are you familiar with the Camino de Santiago, but would you rather cycle than walk? This e-bike trip offers you the chance to experience the Camino de Santiago by E-bike, spanning 324 km of the pilgrim’s journey in 6 days.

Out of the various ‘Caminos’, the Camino Primitivo is the oldest. The first person to traverse this path was King Alfonso II of Asturias in the early 9th century, following the revelation of Apostle James’ tomb. Much of the present route closely traces this historical trail. During your trip, you join the footsteps of countless pilgrims before you.

An outline of your ´Camino de Santiago by E-bike´ trip

You start your journey in Oviedo, the capital of Asturias. Along the first stage of the Camino Primitivo you discover picturesque Asturian villages such as Cornellana and Salas. In addition, on your way to Santiago you discover the breathtaking nature of Northern Spain while pedalling.

The second day is the most challenging one due to its steep ascents. Hence, it is important to use and manage the e-bike battery efficiently! You pass by the villages of La Espina and Tineo, where you can taste their regional specialties. You finish the day in Pola de Allande.

The route on the third day, reaching Fonsagrada in Galicia, is challenging because of its mountain passes.

The fourth day offers a captivating landscape in the kilometers toured from Fonsagrada to Lugo.

The fifth stage, starting in Lugo, is a great opportunity to relish the path and villages along the way, and enjoy the Galician gastronomy for lunch.

On the sixth day, your Camino Primitivo has come to an end. You will certainly get a feeling of achievement when riding through the streets of Santiago de Compostela, until you finally reach the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela and Obradoiro Square.

Trip Highlights:

  • Oviedo
  • Asturian countryside with its picturesque villages such as Salas and Tineo
  • Mountain passes with breathtaking views
  • Asturian and Galician Cuisine
  • Santiago de Compostella

All our trips are fully customizable

This trip leads you in six days from Oviedo to Santiago de Compostella by e-bike. We can imagine, however, that you would like to make some changes to the itinerary. Would you like to take longer and cycle less km per day? Do you prefer to stay in a hostel with other pilgrims, or prefer to stay in private rooms to have more privacy? Or did you hear or read about a particular place that is not included in our itinerary, but that you definitely want to visit?

We can customize this trip for you so that it fully meets your specific needs and wishes!

Just leave a note in the enquiry form and tell us that you want to customize the trip, and we will come back to you!

Ready to explore the Camino de Santiago by E-bike with us? Fill in the inquiry form below and we will get in touch with you!

Itinerary

Your journey commences in the heart of Asturias, Oviedo. This first stage is a good warming up as it leads through a few mild ascents and descents. It´s the perfect way to get to know your e-bike and its features, which helps you a lot in the coming days! After passing the village of Cornellana, the path leads along the river towards the first stop of your Camino, the Medieval town Salas. Here, you spend the night in a 3* hotel.

Breakfast, Dinner

The second day is the most challenging of all, making it crucial to manage the battery of your e-bike efficiently. You pass through the towns of La Espina and Tineo and tackle the final significant ascent of the day, Lavadoira, at 806 m altitude. Once you conquer the peak, a 3 km descent awaits, finishing the day in Pola de Allande.

Breakfast, Dinner

On your third stage, you depart from Pola de Allande. You head towards the Palo Pass. From the village of Lago starts a challenging trail to the pass. In the last part of this stage, between Grandas and Fonsagrada, you encounter the ascent to Acebo Pass (1026 m).

Breakfast, Dinner

You are halfway through the Camino Primitivo! This stage offers a captivating landscape, making it a relaxed journey, despite Altos de Hospital (1203m) and Fontaneira (900m) ascents.

Breakfast, Dinner

On the second-last day, you cycle from Lugo to Melide. You will notice that this part of the journey is much more flat and that Santiago de Compostela is coming closer!

Breakfast, Dinner

On the last day, you set forth to pedal towards Arzúa. Here, various Caminos converge, so from this point, the volume of pilgrims increases! The highest point of this stage is Mount Gozo (380 m). Once you reach Santiago, the best part awaits! You cycle through the streets of Santiago de Compostela, until you finally reach the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela and Obradoiro Square. Well done!

Breakfast, Dinner

This trip includes:

  • Ebike rental.
  • Accommodation: 6 nights in 2 or 3* hotels on half board basis (Salas, Pola de Allande, Fonsagrada, Lugo, Melide and Santiago de Compostela)
  • Delivery of bicycles in Oviedo for the start of the route with a full explanation of how the ebikes work and recommendations for use.
  • All bicycles are equipped with anti-puncture liquid + complete repair kit.
  • Rental of bicycle bags, helmet and bidon.
  • Access to an app with the route for each day.
  • Compostela credential.
  • Collection of bicycles in Santiago de Compostela.
  • Civil Responsibility Insurance

This trip excludes (but are optional services):

  • Pick up at Asturias airport
  • Luggage transport from hotel to hotel. Given the technical nature of the route, it is highly recommended to hire this service.
  • Private guide.
  • Support van.
  • Comprehensive accidents and theft insurance.
How do I book this trip?

First, you send us an enquiry via the form below. We will then contact you with additional questions and subsequently send you a proposal, which can still be adapted (if needed). Once you agree, you fill in the booking form. Upon receiving the booking form, your reservation is formal and we will start reserving the accommodations, e-bikes, and potential additional services.

How difficult is this trip?

We define the difficulty of this trip as ‘medium’ or 6/10. The first three days are the hardest because of the height differences. It is important that you have experience with cycling and that you can cycle 50-60 km a day (although we can always make a customized itinerary).

When will I get a response after sending in the enquiry form?

Usually, we aim to answer you within 48H (working days).

Can I adjust this trip based on my preferences?

Yes, can can! All our trips are customizable, meaning we can adjust the number of travelers and days and the selected accommodations. We can also include extra nights at the beginning, during, and at the end of the trip. When sending us the inquiry form, please indicate that you want a customized proposal, and we get in touch with you within 48H!

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Camino de Santiago by E-bike
From € 1,050
/ Adult
  • 6 days
  • 324 km/ 200 miles
  • From 1.050 EUR p.p. (based on 2 persons occupancy in a double room). Subject to availability.
  • The advised period to do this trip is April-October. If you want to avoid the crowds, we advise April-June and September- October.
  • The proposal, travel itinerary and support can be given in English or Dutch, depending on the preference of the client.
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