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mountainbike picos de europa Picos de Europa Bike Tour: Explore Scenic Cantabria & Asturias RoutesOur Picos de Europa bike tour offers some of the finest cycling & scenery of any of our cycling tours. The pristine peaks of Cantabria and Asturias are the remarkable backdrop to your daily rides. This 'hideaways' tour takes us on a remarkable journey through remote, timeless and virtually unknown northern Spain. Never conquered by the Moors and seemingly untouched since the Middle Ages, the Picos de Europa mountains lie only 15 kilometres from the
Highlights
- Loop through Europe’s smallest, and considered by many, most beautiful mountain range.
- Kayak the Picos de Europa’s pristine, crystal-clear rivers.
- Cycle through gorgeous gorges and experience a fabulous, winding 30 km downhill ride!
- Walk one of the top ten most beautiful walks in the world, the Cares Gorge.
- Stay a night in the perfectly preserved medieval village of Santilliana del Mar, near the Altamira Caves famous for their pre-historic paintings.
- Visit the stunning Guggenheim Museum of Bilbao – Frank Gehry’s architectural masterpiece on the banks of the Nervión River.
Itinerary
DAY 1 – Bilbao to Comillas
Morning pickup in Bilbao followed by a visit to the iconic Guggenheim Museum. After lunch, transfer to our charming country hotel near Comillas, a former royal summer retreat. In the afternoon, we’ll fit the bikes and enjoy a warm-up ride past noble homes and palaces. Dinner is at a unique Gaudí-designed restaurant.
Activity: Guggenheim visit, bike fitting, short ride
Highlights: Guggenheim Museum, Gaudí restaurant
Accommodations: Country hotel near Comillas
Meals: Lunch / Dinner
DAY 2 – Comillas to Pechón
We ride inland through rolling Cantabrian countryside and traditional villages, then loop back to the coast. Our destination is the seaside village of Pechón overlooking the Bay of Biscay. Tonight, we gather for a festive paella dinner.
Activity: Ride of 40km / 25mi
Highlights: Rural villages, coastal views, paella dinner
Accommodations: Hotel in Pechón
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
DAY 3 – Pechón to Potes
A short ride leads us to a canoeing adventure down the Deva River. Back on our bikes, we cycle through the dramatic Hermida Gorge into the Picos de Europa, finishing in the mountain town of Potes. Free evening to explore local dining.
Activity: Ride of 43km / 27mi, canoeing
Highlights: Deva River, Hermida Gorge, mountain scenery
Accommodations: Hotel Casa Cayo
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch
DAY 4 – Potes
We ascend to the cable car at Fuente Dé (ride or shuttle), then enjoy a scenic hike among the Picos peaks with lunch at a rustic lodge. After descending via cable car, we’ll return to the hotel for dinner.
Activity: Ride & hike of 50km / 31mi, cable car
Highlights: Fuente Dé, mountain hike, panoramic views
Accommodations: Hotel Casa Cayo
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner
DAY 5 – Potes to Riaño
A gradual 12-mile climb takes us to the stunning Puerto de San Glorio pass. Then it’s a thrilling descent to lakeside Riaño, where we’ll stay in a serene hotel and enjoy a dinner paired with wine from an exceptional cellar.
Activity: Ride of 63km / 39mi
Highlights: San Glorio Pass, lake views, wine-paired dinner
Accommodations: Hotel in Riaño
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
DAY 6 – Riaño to Cangas de Onís
Today’s ride follows the Sella River and descends through one of Europe’s most breathtaking gorges. We’ll finish in Cangas de Onís, next to a medieval bridge. Dinner includes a tasting of Asturian cider culture.
Activity: Ride of 71km / 44mi
Highlights: Sella Gorge, cider experience
Accommodations: Parador de Cangas de Onís
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
DAY 7 – Cangas de Onís to Alles
We begin with a visit to the sacred site of Covadonga, then enjoy a full-day ride through a beautiful gorge to the mountain village of Alles. Optional horseback riding is available before dinner at our cozy country inn.
Activity: Ride of 60km / 37mi, optional horseback ride
Highlights: Covadonga, gorge ride, mountain village
Accommodations: Country inn in Alles
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
DAY 8 – Alles
We leave the bikes behind for a spectacular hike along the famed Cares Gorge. This carved mountain trail offers tunnels, waterfalls, and stunning cliffside views. Tonight, we enjoy a well-earned dinner at our secluded hotel.
Activity: Hike of 12km / 8mi
Highlights: Cares Gorge, dramatic mountain scenery
Accommodations: Country inn in Alles
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
DAY 9 – Alles to Santillana del Mar
A scenic ride along the Deva River leads us to San Vicente on the coast. From there, we transfer to the perfectly preserved medieval town of Santillana del Mar. There’s time to explore before a festive farewell dinner.
Activity: Ride of 30km / 19mi, sightseeing
Highlights: San Vicente, Santillana del Mar
Accommodations: Historic hotel in Santillana
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
DAY 10 – Farewell
We offer transfers to the train or bus station for onward travel.
Activity: Departure transfers
Highlights: Farewell from Northern Spain
Meals: Breakfast
Included
- Hybrid or Road bicycle hire for the tour duration (e-bikes or race bikes available as optional extras).
- Daily breakfasts, 4 lunches, 8 dinners, and en route snacks available at all times from the van.
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Carefully selected local wine or beer with every delicious meal.
- Expert guides with extensive local knowledge, who go above and beyond to cater to your every need.
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Entrance fees to all scheduled historic sites, museums, and scenic natural parks.
- Pick up and drop off before and after your tour from convenient locations.
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