• Two cyclists ride on a paved road through a green, hilly landscape under a clear blue sky.
  • Stone bridge crosses a narrow river lined with traditional buildings, with mountains in the background on a sunny day.
  • A small village with red-roofed houses sits among green hills and mountains under a partly cloudy sky.
  • Two cyclists wearing helmets and sunglasses ride bikes on a sunny day in a village with mountains in the background.
  • A woman stands on a wooden path in a mountainous landscape, holding a walking stick and wearing a sunhat and sunglasses.
  • Person standing on rocky peak with arms raised, wearing a yellow shirt and hat, mountain cliffs in the background.
  • Two people in blue kayaks paddle down a clear, shallow river surrounded by trees and distant hills on a sunny day.
  • Two cyclists wearing bright jackets ride along a winding road through a green, mountainous landscape.
  • Two cyclists with touring bikes stop on a coastal road overlooking the sea and forested hills under a partly cloudy sky.
  • A brown cow with a bell around its neck stands on grass with snowy mountains and blue sky in the background.
  • Close-up of assorted pintxos with toothpicks on slices of bread, displayed on a wooden board in a restaurant setting.
  • A hand pours clear liquid into a gin glass with ice, lemon, and orange slices; people sit in the background.
  • Seven women stand behind a long outdoor table set for a meal in front of a weathered stone wall.
  • Five bicycles are parked along a wooden fence in a grassy area with trees and hills in the background.
  • Cyclists ride along a winding road next to a lake, surrounded by green hills covered in yellow-flowering bushes.
  • A weathered red sign points to the Guggenheim Bilbao Museum with modern buildings and a bridge in the background.
  • Sliced octopus with paprika served on a wooden plate, with a hand in the background holding a fork.
  • White daisies with yellow centers and small purple flowers grow among green grass in a sunlit meadow.
  • A group of cyclists take a break beside a winding mountain road bordered by cliffs and greenery under a clear sky.
  • An orange butterfly with black spots rests on a spiky purple wildflower, with blurred green grass in the background.
  • A basket of bread beside plates of sliced tomatoes and a salad with meat on a table.
  • A group of cyclists pose by road signs for Cantabria and Puerto de S. Glorio at 1609 meters on a sunny day.
  • Two hikers walk up a mountain trail with spiky purple thistle flowers in the foreground and mountains in the background.
  • A foal grazes on a grassy hillside while other horses stand and graze in the background.
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Picos de Europa Bike Tour

Picos de Europa Bike Tour

Suggested Dates: Jun, Jul, Aug, and Sep

Duration: 9 nights / 10 days

Accommodation: Luxury B&B, Boutique Hotels, Parador, Country Manors

Daily Mileage: 51 km / 32 miles Average

Activity Level: Level 2 | Intermediate

Tour Interests: Hiking, Kayaking, Outdoors, Bilbao

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Our 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 sparkling beaches of the Bay of Biscay.

This is cycling paradise: lofty snow-capped mountains and magnificent stretches of beach all wrapped up in one unforgettable tour. 

The journey begins with a visit to the world famous Guggenheim Museum of modern art in Bilbao. Then, a couple of days pedaling along the Bay of Biscay before we head south, riding through the Picos rather than over them. We wend our way through breathtaking gorges carved between massive peaks by fast rivers full of trout and salmon. 

Your cycling tour also includes 2 days of hiking along some of the Picos most magnificent paths and one morning spent canoeing along the Deva River. Accommodations include boutique hotels, a manor house and a restored village in the woods.


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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
At times routes, hotels, activities, etc. may change if required to ensure or improve the trip experience.

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