Cycling the Camino de Santiago: The Way of St James - Camino Frances, Edition 3

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Cycle the Camino de Santiago and follow the Camino Francés, the original pilgrim route from St Jean-Pied-de-Port in the French Pyrenees to the great cathedral city of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia. Crossing the rolling hills of Navarre and La Rioja, the vast plains of Castile and León, and the lush green valleys of Galicia, this 770km (479-mile) journey through northern Spain offers cyclists a unique way to experience the ancient Way of St James.

Two parallel routes are described across 18 stages by author Mike Wells: the first, an off-road route suitable for mountain and trail bikes; and the second, a road route on quiet asphalt roads suitable for touring cycles, with each stage between 28 and 55km (17–34 miles). Each route can be completed in around 2 weeks and is suitable for any reasonably fit cyclist.

  • Cycle the Camino Francés in 18 stages from St Jean-Pied-de-Port to Santiago de Compostela, with both an off-road mountain bike route and a parallel road route on quiet asphalt described for every stage
  • Navigate with confidence using 1:100,000 maps and elevation profiles included for each stage, alongside GPX files available to download for both route variants
  • Plan your Camino cycling holiday with comprehensive refreshment and accommodation information for every stage, a facilities summary table, a list of cycle shops with repair facilities along the route, and practical advice on preparation and pilgrim credentials
  • Understand the rich history, culture, and religious significance of the Camino de Santiago with introductory sections covering the history of the pilgrimage, Spanish architectural styles, and the local food and drink
  • Route highlights include the Roncesvalles, Pamplona, Logroño, Burgos, León, Astorga, Ponferrada, and the magnificent cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, housing the shrine of St James

Begin your Camino cycling adventure fully prepared with this trusted Cicerone guidebook. Discover the landscapes, history, and spiritual heart of northern Spain on the world-famous Way of St James.

Cycle the Camino de Santiago and follow the Camino Francés, the original pilgrim route from St Jean-Pied-de-Port in the French Pyrenees to the great cathedral city of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia. Crossing the rolling hills of Navarre and La Rioja, the vast plains of Castile and León, and th...

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Mike Wells has been a keen long-distance walker and cyclist for over 20 years. He has cycled the C2C route across northern England as well as the Camino and Ruta de la Plata to Santiago de Compostela. He has completed an end to end traverse of Cuba, a circumnavigation of Iceland and a trip across Lapland to the North Cape.
Mike Wells has been a keen long-distance walker and cyclist for over 20 years. He has cycled the C2C route across northern England as well as the Camino and Ruta de la Plata to Santiago de Compostela. He has completed an end to end traverse of Cuba, a circumnavigation of Iceland and a trip across...

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