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Asturias cycling trip
- Gorgeous landscapes of Green Spain, enjoying views to both the mountains and the sea
- Choice of easier or more difficult routes, to suit your ability and preference
- Welcoming family-run accommodations in small, peaceful villages
- Short detours to historical monuments along the way
- Traditional local arquitecture: village houses, wooden grain barns, stone walls, etc
- Delicious regional gastronomy; natural apple cider or a wide variety of local cheeses
From: 420 €
Tripcode: ESSB005
3 Comfort
Level 1 - EN:
Simple accommodation, often with multiple rooms like huts, cottages or guesthouses. Sometimes with bunk beds and often with shared bathrooms. All camping trips fall into this category.
Level 1 - EN:
Simple accommodation, often with multiple rooms like huts, cottages or guesthouses. Sometimes with bunk beds and often with shared bathrooms. All camping trips fall into this category.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
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3 Difficulty
Level 1:
Walking levels:
Trips with short walks of generally three to four hours (excluding breaks) and/or optional day excursions; flat or slightly hilly terrain using well kept paths.
Cycling levels:
Easy biking in nearly flat landscape; also possible for people with little or no bicycle experience. The daily distances are approximately 30-50 km in general. Bicycles with up to 3 gears can do the job. All our adult rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 1:
Walking levels:
Trips with short walks of generally three to four hours (excluding breaks) and/or optional day excursions; flat or slightly hilly terrain using well kept paths.
Cycling levels:
Easy biking in nearly flat landscape; also possible for people with little or no bicycle experience. The daily distances are approximately 30-50 km in general. Bicycles with up to 3 gears can do the job. All our adult rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
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Duration: 8 days
Details
Cycling Asturias: la Costa Verde
E-bikes are available for this destination !!!
The green north coast of the Iberian penninsula makes the perfect setting for a cycling holiday. Over hills, or more mountainous terrain if you choose, you'll cycle along the coastal ranges of El Cuera and El Sueve, beneath the impressive snowy peaks of the Picos de Europa. Following sections of the Pilgrims' Route to Santiago de Compostela (Saint James' Way), you'll visit ruins and Romanesque chapels. After a stop in the cider-making capital of Villaviciosa, you cycle off to the friendly city of Gijon for a tapas feast to celebrate the end of your journey. Extra nights can be booked to extend your stay in order to enjoy the beach in Gijon or visit an outstanding Gothic gem, San Salvador Cathedral in nearby Oviedo.
Itinerary
Expand itinerary Collapse itineraryDay 1: Arrival in Vilde
Arrival in Vilde, on Spain's Costa Verde, where you are welcomed at a charming family-run agroturismo.
Challenge: Arrival on the Green Coast of Spain.
Villages along the way: Vilde
Day 2: Circular route from Vilde
Circular cycling route from Vilde. You start the trip off with a lovely ride through rolling hills, never too far from the sea, right on the border between Cantabria and Asturias, two emerald provinces of Northern Spain.
Challenge: 41km, 375m in ascent OR 47km, 440m in ascent
Villages along the way: Merodio, Muñorrodero, Pechón, Pesués
Day 3: From Vilde to Cué
A quiet ride across the border and into the Principality of Asturias, through charmingly authentic villages and along cliffs overlooking the Cantabrian Sea. There's the opportunity of stopping off to visit the Cueva del Pindal, beautifully situated cave with valuable prehistoric paintings, or to admire the Romanesque ruins of Santa Tina church.
Challenge: 30km, 325m in ascent OR 41km, 500m in ascent
Villages along the way: Colombres, Pimiango, La Borbolla, Andrín
Day 4: From Cué to Nueva de Llanes
Choose between an ascent to enjoy lovely views from the Sierra del Cuera coastal range OR a gentler ride through green hills, among fields of grazing cows and tiny villages of quiet beauty. En route there are several spots where you can stop for a refreshing paddle in the sea.
Challenge: 29km, 395m in ascent OR 37km, 650m in ascent
Villages along the way: Llanes, El Mazuco, Rales
Day 5: From Nueva to Sales
Follow the northern variant of the Camino de Santiago pilgrims' trail (Saint James' Way) through the foothills of the Sierra del Sueve. This tiny yet impressive mountain range is home to the stunning black elegance of the Caballo Asturcón, a beautiful breed of horses native to Asturias.
Challenge: 39km, 330m in ascent OR 42km, 400m in ascent
Villages along the way: Caravia, Colunga
Day 6: From Sales to Agüero
The estuary town of Villaviciosa, cider-making capital of Asturias, is surrounded on all sides by green hills covered with apple orchards. A visit to its inviting historical centre recalls the past, proving that this was once an important stop along the Camino for pilgrims making their way to Santiago de Compostela.
Challenge: 34km, 420m in ascent
Villages along the way: Priesca, Villaviciosa, Tazones
Day 7: From Agüero to Gijón
Your last day of cycling is slightly shorter but starts off with a good ascent. Climb up through the lush greenery of the Asturian countryside and then, from an elevation of 220m, sail down into the city of Gijon, riding along the beautiful San Lorenzo Beach boardwalk all the way to your hotel.
Challenge: 29km, 240m in ascent
Villages along the way: Arroes, Peón, Somio
Day 8: End of arrangement
Your arrangement ends today after breakfast.
Practical info
Included:
- Accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis
- 4 dinners
- Detailed route descriptions and maps
Not Included:
- Transport to first and from last accommodation
- Lunches
- 3 dinners
- Helmet and bike hire (can be booked separately)
Optional Services:
- Hire bikes can be arranged (price 70 to 90 euros / week)
- Rental E-bikes (price 120€ per week)
Extra Overnight:
Extra nights may be booked at any of the standard accommodations, at hotels on the coast, or at city hotels (Gijón, Oviedo or Bilbao).
Getting there and back:
- The nearest airports are Oviedo (OVD, also known as Asturias airport), Santander (SDR) and Bilbao (BIO).
- Easy shuttle connections to city centre bus stations, then transport by bus to your destination (ALSA, check timetables at www.alsa.es).
- From Oviedo city centre, Santander or Bilbao, you can catch a direct bus to Unquera. You then continue by taxi to Vilde (2,5km).
- It is wise to book your bus tickets and taxi transfer in advance, especially if you're travelling in summer or at weekends. Bus tickets can be purchased in advance on the ALSA website (www.alsa.es) or through your S-cape Travel office.
- Return journey from Gijón, easy bus connections to all 3 airports (Asturias-OVD, Santander and Bilbao). The S-cape Travel office in Arenas de Cabrales (Spain) can help you make the reservations.
Reviews
Start: Vilde
Finish: Gijón
Dates & prices
Trip availability: 01 April to 31 October
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| in triple room: | 535 €/person |
| in double room: | 570 €/person |
| in single room: | 705 €/person |
| solo traveller: | 750 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| in triple room: | 420 €/person |
| in double room: | 455 €/person |
| in single room: | 545 €/person |
| solo traveller: | 590 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| in triple room: | 480 €/person |
| in double room: | 515 €/person |
| in single room: | 675 €/person |
| solo traveller: | 720 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| in triple room: | 535 €/person |
| in double room: | 570 €/person |
| in single room: | 705 €/person |
| solo traveller: | 750 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| in triple room: | 480 €/person |
| in double room: | 515 €/person |
| in single room: | 675 €/person |
| solo traveller: | 720 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| in triple room: | 420 €/person |
| in double room: | 455 €/person |
| in single room: | 545 €/person |
| solo traveller: | 590 €/person |
Other prices
E-bike rental. 120€
Hybrid bike. 90€