Cycle From Girona To San Sebastian
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Ride Mont Zoncolan To Passo Stelvio -
Cangas De Onis To El Angliru -
Conquer The Cols From Geneva To Nice
CHALLENGE
7 NIGHTS
SELECT
LEVEL 3 – 4
655 KM
13,000 M
TRANS PICOS CHALLENGE
Welcome to the Picos de Europa, a little known paradise for cyclists. Jam-packed with stage finishes from the Vuelta España, the mountain ranges of Cantabria & Asturias offer roads to test the legs of the most seasoned cyclists.
Our itinerary tackles the fabled climbs of the Lagos de Covadonga & El Angliru, as well as the option to tackle the lesser known, leg-breaking gems of Los Machucos and Les Praeres.
Stay in uniquie hotels along the way, enjoy traditional food from the region and enjoy the full support of the Eat Sleep Cycle team.
On an Eat Sleep Cycle tour all you have to think about is enjoying your ride. Our trip support is second to none and we pride ourselves on a high staff-guest ratio. We take care of everything so you can savour the ride of a lifetime.
CYCLING ITINERARY
Day 1:
Arrival in Valle, warm up ride, 61 km, 1,100 m
Day 2:
Ride point to point to Santillana del Mar, via the Puerto Ason & the Puerto de las Estacas, 112km, 1,700m
Day 3:
Ride point-to-point from Santillana del Mar into the Picos, 110 km, 1,700m
Day 4:
Ride point to point to Cangas de Onis over the Puerto de la Reina. Descend into the heart of the Picos, 122 km, 2,200 m
Day 5:
Loop ride to Lagos de Covadonga, a climb made famous by the Vuelta España, 42km, 1,200m
Make it epic: Add the mystical climb to Sotres, another Add 80km, 1,600m
Day 6:
Ride point to point from Cangas de Onis to Oviedo, 122 km, 2,500 m
Optional: Les Praeres, 14 km, 600 m
Day 7:
Loop ride with a dramatic finale on the tough slopes of El Angliru, 85 km, 2,600 m
Day 8:
Departure
IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?
This tour is desgined for Level 3, ‘Advanced’ riders who love to climb, with optional extensions for riders who want to challenge themselves further. To best enjoy the tour riders should be comfortable riding 120 kms and able to climb for at least an hour without stopping. Training for the tour is recommended, as are compact chainsets & 11-32 cassettes!
MAP
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- LAGOS DE COVADONGA
- LOS MACHUCOS
- EL ANGLIRU
- LES PRAERES
- PICOS DE EUROPA
TRANS PICOS TOUR INFORMATION
RIDE SUPPORT
Full Support
The ride is fully-supported by an Eat Sleep Cycle staff crew, guiding you on the road and in an Eat Sleep Cycle vehicle.
Our support staff are experienced professionals from all walks of life united by a love of cycling. They’ll take care of everything; keeping you and your bike in tip top condition throughout the tour.
All you have to do is Eat, Sleep, Cycle.
Quick Facts
- ALMOST HALF OF CANTABRIA LIES ABOVE 6OOM.
- CANTABRIA IS ONE OF THE MOST MOUNTAINOUS REGIONS IN SPAIN.
- THE CAPITAL OF CANTABRIA IS SANTANDER.
FOOD & ACCOMMODATION
Full Board
All food is included on this trip and we work with the restaurants to ensure it’s exactly what you need to keep you fuelled on the road.
Enjoy a breakfast buffet at the hotel each morning. Lunch is a roadside picnic served by the support crew. In between meals stay energised with ride nutrition – fresh fruit, nuts, energy bars etc. etc..
Dinner in the evening is a 3 course meal at the hotels, a chance to indulge in and savor Cantabrian & Asturian cuisine.
Cantabrian & Asturian Hospitality
We’ve hand-picked the best hotels in the region, each with a unique identity, exemplary service & attention to detail.
Stay in a restored palace, the Parador d Cangas de Onis, a restored monastery and finish in stlye at the 5* Castilllo del Bosque La Zoreda.
There are 7 nights of accommodation included in the tour.
BIKE HIRE
Bike Hire
Benefit from a 10% discount on any Eat Sleep Cycle bike hire as part of this package.
Choose from a Ridley, designed in cycling’s heartland of Belgium, or a state-of-the-art Factor bike. All our bikes are supplied with compact 50-34 chainsets & 11-32 cassettes.
Our Bikes
RIDLEY FENIX SL 105
- Carbon Frame
- Shimano 105 11-speed
- Forza RC23 wheelset
RIDLEY HELIUM X
- Carbon Frame
- Shimano Ultegra 11-speed
- Forza RC23 wheelset
RIDLEY FENIX DISC
- Disc Brake Road Bike
- Carbon Frame
- Shimano Ultegra 11-speed
- Hydraulic disc brakes
- DTSwiss R24 DB wheelset.
FACTOR O2
- State-of-the-art lightweight frameset
- Black Inc. carbon wheels & finishing kit
- Shimano Ultegra Di2
TRIP SUMMARY
Trip Dates
11th – 18th July 2022
On demand for groups
Price Per Head
€3,199
Single Supplement €599
Travel Logistics
Arrive: The group will be collected at 12 noon from Bilbao train station on the first day of the tour.
Depart: There will be a shuttle to Oviedo city centre at 11:00am on the last day of the tour, plan your onward travel from here.
What's Included?
Cycling: Fully guided and supported.
Accommodation: 4* & 5* Hotels and guesthouses.
Food: Full board
Bike Hire: Optional
Transfers: Group transfers included as described
Group Bookings
Groups of 8 or more riders: can benefit from make this tour private & enjoy the same pricing
Groups of 7 or less riders: can enjoy a private tour too – ask us for a quote
Payment
Deposit: a 50% deposit will secure your place on the tour.
Balance: the outstanding balance is due 2 months in advance of the tour.
WHY EAT SLEEP CYCLE?
EXCELLENT LOCATION
Our home in Girona, Spain, gives us unique access to remarkable people and places, allowing us to create world class cycling tours.
EXPERT GUIDES
Our guides are experts in cycling, travel & hosting world class tours. We recruit professionals from all walks of life who love to ride.
5 STAR REVIEWS
You’ll be back!
98% of our guests say they’ll come back to Eat Sleep Cycle for another tour.
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
Ride with Eat Sleep Cycle and enjoy the best roads, landscapes & cultural experiences thanks to our knowledge.
