Northern Spain & Angliru
From €6,500 per person
may/jun/sept/oct
Northern Spain offers a perfect package of great roads, varied routes, secret valleys, world class climbs, quaint villages lost in time and a rich history of unique food and wine so different from the rest of Spain. Want to get off the beaten track? Northern Spain is your place !
The Kingdom of Asturias existed from around 718 to 924 - founded by the Visigothic nobleman Pelagius (Pelayo). It was the first Christian political entity established after the Umayyad conquest of Visigothic Hispania in 718 or 722. That year, Pelayo defeated an Umayyad army at the Battle of Covadonga, in what is usually regarded as the beginning of the Reconquista. The Kingdom of Asturias transitioned into the Kingdom of León in 924, when Fruela II of Asturias became king with his royal court in León.
The Cruz de la Victoria can be found in the flag of Asturias today, the jewelled cross as a pre-heraldic symbol.
Today, the Spanish royal family consists of King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, their children (Leonor, Princess of Asturias and Infanta Sofía of Spain), and Felipe's parents, King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofía.
Asturias has magnificent riding to offer, untouched, quiet roads filled with a long and significant history. This tour touches on some of the greats Spain has to offer including L'Angliru - one of the toughtest climbs in the world along with the Vuelta's favourite Lagos de Covadonga. Join us this tour of discovery, great riding, car-less roads and fabulous food!
Itinerary
- Day 1: Pick-up Asturias Airport, Transfer to Hotel in Cangas de Onis
- Day 2: Easy loop Ponga National Park to get the legs rolling
- Day 3: Ride the Lakes of Covadonga and enjoy a relaxing picnic at the peak whilst watching wild horses run free
- Day 4: Ride the The Enchanted Forest, our secret route, no cars, no humans... just you and your Pinarello
- Day 5: Discover El Picos De Europa in a magical loop you will never forget
- Day 6: Rest Day: enjoy a lazy day, a hike, shopping, swim in the rapids, visit to the beach or some Sidra!
- Day 7: Hidden Posada Valleys
- Day 8: Puerto de Tarna to Oviedo
- Day 9: El Cordal and La Cobertoria
- Day 10: Tackle the Mighty Angliru
- Day 11: Gamoniteiro or an easy ride around the Oviedo Valleys
- Day 12: Tour End, transfer to Asturis Airport
ESSENTIAL TOUR INFORMATION
- Pick-up: Asturias Airport, Oviedo
- Drop-off: Asturias Airport, Oviedo
- Accommodation: Single or Double/Twin Room Accommodation in 4/5 Star Hotels
- Total Nights in Hotel: 11
- Meals: all meals included
- Dinner: all meals are a-la-carte in fine restaurants
- Drinks at Dinner: water, soft drinks and 1/2 bottle of wine per person
- Tour Guide/s: for every 6-7 riding guests
- Support Van/s & Driver/s: for every 6-7 riding guests, carrying spare tubes, tools, pump etc.
- Snacks & Drinks: the van will be equipped with water, soft drinks, electrolytes, fruit, muesli bars, fresh bread, cold meats, vegetables etc.
BIKES
You can choose to bring your own, or make the most of one of our beautiful fleet of Pinarello's
Extra Activities
The following activities will be included in the Tour Price:
- Visit the Fernando Alonso Museum https://museoycircuitofernandoalonso.com/
- Sidra Tasting session
- Visit to Ribadasella beach
- Visit the Covadonga Sanctuary https://santuariodecovadonga.es/
Optional Activities
- Kayaking in the Sella River
- SUP in the Sella River or at Ribadasella
exclusions
Our standard Exclusions apply, these can be found on our Booking Terms & Conditions page
Cancellation
Our standard Cancellation rules apply, these can be found on our Booking Terms & Conditions page
Contact
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