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Discover the Picos de Europa, an enchanting region in the north of Spain packed with iconic climbs and dramatic landscapes. Stay in unique local guestshouses and small hotels and experience the warm hospitality of the people of Asturias and Cantabria. Every ride promises jaw-dropping scenery and is packed with ‘wow’ moments around every corner.
Join us to discover this unique part of the world from the intimate perspective offered by the bicycle.
Rated 3 out of 4 our Advanced tours are designed for people who ride regularly and want back to back challenging days on the bike. Riders should be confident riding in a small group, comfortable on extended climbs (at your own pace) and have good bike handling skills on corners and descents. E-bikes are available on all of our tours.
Meet the Eat Sleep Cycle team in Valle and head out for an optional warm-up ride of around 61 km.
Day 2 kicks off with a hearty breakfast at the hotel before saddling up and setting off on the first leg of the tour, from Valle to Santillana del Mar. Enjoy lunch en route and fuel up once again with an evening meal with the team. Sleep in Santillana del Mar.
Ride point-to-point from Santillana del Mar into the Picos de Europa
Fuel up on a big breakfast at the hotel, before setting off for today’s route, which will finally pass over the Puerto de la Reina, ending up in the village of Cangas de Onis.
On day 5, loop ride to Lagos de Covadonga, a climb made famous by the Vuelta España, Make it epic and continue down the vally to take on the mystical climb to Sotres.
Ride point to point from Cangas de Onis to Oviedo, see the landscapes change as we ride west on backroads.
On day 7 take on a loop ride with a dramatic finale on the tough slopes of El Angliru.
Enjoy a final breakfast at the hotel before departing from Oviedo.
FULL SUPPORT
Enjoy full ride support from our professional guide team & support vehicle.
The ride support vehicle is stocked with natural ride nutrition, electrolytes and water, as well as a full set of tools to resolve any mechanicals. On selected days the support crew will serve a delicious picnic lunch in a scenic location en route. Enjoy local foods chosen to keep you feeling energized and healthy.
Eat Sleep Cycle guides are experienced riders from all walks of life united by a love of cycling who’ll help to keep the group safe, motivated and savouring the trip of a lifetime.
All guests will receive access to our digital Road Book and routes, giving everyone the flexibility to ride at their own pace.
Hotels shown are examples and are subject to change
The Torre de Ruesga Palace, built in 1610, is located in the Cantabrian town of Valle, in the Alto Asón region. It is surrounded by impressive nature, among which the Collados del Asón Natural Park stands out.
It has an outdoor swimming pool, modern Spa facilities with Jacuzzi and Sauna, and free WiFi Internet connection throughout the building.
Renovated in 2017, the Palace is elegantly decorated with stone walls and exquisite antique furniture. It also has a restaurant that serves impeccably prepared dishes using local products.
Santillana del Mar is known as “The town of three lies” because it is not holy, not flat and has no sea. Even so, it’s one of the most tourist-oriented places in Spain, and is protected with the designation of an Historic-Artistic Site. Two buildings in this town are the headquarters of Paradors. The Parador de Santillana del Mar is a new building which, while respecting the town’s surroundings, reproduces popular mountain architecture and has a large, pleasant terrace. It also has a restaurant, a bar, a sauna and a garden. Its spacious rooms, which are large-capacity and boast natural light, have the services and equipment necessary to hold all kinds of events.
It is an establishment with 15 exquisitely decorated rooms, with a living room with a games area and a library designed to offer maximum comfort and rest, a dining room where breakfasts will be served, an outdoor swimming pool, a relaxation area with Jacuzzi, a sauna and a cold shower, and internet connection. WiFi throughout the building and large terraces.
The Parador de Cangas de Onís awaits you on the banks of the river Sella, surrounded by the spectacular Picos de Europa. It is located in the Benedictine monastery of San Pedro de Villanueva, one of the oldest in Asturias and closely linked to the lineage of the first kings of Asturias.
The Parador, with spectacular rooms of stone and wood decorated to give a warm traditional feel, is the ideal starting point to discover the marvels to be found in the Asturian landscape. The salons and garden next to the river make an ideal setting for unforgettable celebrations, while its location just two kilometres away from Cangas de Onís allows you to enjoy the folklore of this ancient culture.
Just 4 km from Oviedo, the Hotel Castillo del Bosque la Zoreda stands, a magical spot in the heart of the wonderful Asturias’ countryside.
The Hotel occupies an emblematic palace of the early twentieth century, and in its Restaurante la Zoreda, one of the 5 best restaurants in Oviedo, you can taste a selection of the most recognized dishes of traditional cuisine.
Bike hire is not included in the tour. Add bike rental to the trip from €40 per day
A comfortable e-road bike with a lightweight carbon frameset and a clean-cut design featuring fully integrated cable routing. The Garda Hybrid uses the proven and reliable Mahle X35+ drive unit with 250 Wh motor inserted in the rear hub while the battery is housed in the down tube. The groupset is Shimano 105 Di2. The Garda has an autonomy of 1,000-2,000m of elevation, or constant use 1.5-2hrs – it’s possible to rent a range extender to double the range for an additional fee.
The Wilier Filante SL guarantees a first-class weight, a precise ride and a great aesthetic clarity thanks to the integrated cables. Carbon Monocoque frame with full internal cable routing Electronic Shimano 105 Di2 shifting Carbon wheels Chainrings: 50/34, Cassette: 11-34
The ultimate bike for climbers. The Diamante features a lightweight fully integrated frameset, a Shimano Ultegra Di2 groupset and a carbon ERC 1400 wheelset from DT Swiss. The Diamante has gearing for climbing – a 50/34 chainset and an 11-34 cassette.
An endurance all-road bike that increases versatility with features that lean closer to gravel. Enojy a comfortable performance carbon frameset, an electronic SRAM Force AXS groupset and a MicroTech RE38 Carbon wheelset. 48/35 chainrings and 10-36 cassette
Josep is from a small city in Catalunya called Reus. He loves cycling and has a passion for sharing cycling experiences with others. He’s a guide for Eat Sleep Cycle all over Europe & leads our Morocco tours.
The northern coastal regions Euskadi, Cantabria and Asturias are perfect for cycling adventure, famous for their rugged, untamed landscapes and exquisite cuisine.
New for 2026, you can also hire bikes from Eat Sleep Cycle in Northern Spain. Check out our website to find info on bike hire from Bilbao, San Sebastián and Santander.
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