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For a taste of the real Spain, this cycling holiday in Castile and Leon is just the ticket. It leads you from the World Heritage city of Segovia through a rural landscape dotted with ancient towns and villages. Ornate castles and beautifully preserved, medieval towns are set amidst truly breathtaking scenery.
This is a charming part of rural Spain where you’ll want to stop at almost every town or village you come across. Highlights include the tiny village of Collado Hermoso, where you’ll be based for two nights, and Pedraza, one of the region’s best preserved medieval towns.
Pedraza
Then there’s hilltop Sepulveda and the adventure of cycling through the dramatic Duraton Canyon Nature Reserve, where vultures soar high above the river gorge.
The pace of this Spanish cycle tour is very relaxed. You'll be spending two nights at each town along the route so You can properly unpack each time .The longest day in the saddle only covers around 28 miles, so there will be plenty of time to explore and enjoy your surroundings. The route is almost all on quiet country roads.
Important note: This route visits ancient towns and villages that are well off the beaten track. While each overnight stop does offer places to eat, the choice of restaurants is limited, particularly when compared to larger, more well known tourist destinations. For this reason, we recommend doing a bit of research and booking somewhere in advance for each evening meal.
On arrival in Segovia make your way to your hotel in the centre of this lovely old town. After check-in you’re free to explore this historic city in the heart of Spain. The centre has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wander along the winding streets and soon you will happen upon the huge cathedral and ancient Roman aqueduct for which the city is famous. There's a good choice of bars and restaurants in this bustling little town.
Start your Spanish cycle tour by leaving Segovia to ride along quiet country roads through a charming rural landscape. As you head towards Collado Hermoso you’ll have the chance to explore the beautiful gardens of San Ildefonso Royal Palace and maybe stop for some tasty local food at Torrecaballeros. Collado Hermoso is a tiny, idyllic hamlet and you'll spend the next two nights here, staying in a charming little Posada (Inn) on the outskirts of the village. The owner is a great chef and we recommend booking a table here as other dining options in the immediate area are somewhat limited.
Today is a circular route, taking you away from the mountains near Collado Hermoso to the old Moorish town of Turegano. Don’t miss the ornate castle and beautiful town square. There will be time to look around before getting back on your bikes and returning to the little community of Collado Hermoso for a second night.
You’ll ride through woodland and traditional Spanish villages today on a relatively short route today. This will give you more time to get to know the fantastically preserved medieval town of Pedraza. After checking in to your centrally located accommodation, take a stroll along the cobbled streets of this atmospheric village.
Pedraza is such a wonderful place you’ll be glad of a second night to continue enjoying its charms. Today’s circular route leads you on a gentle tour of the surrounding countryside. Every now and then you come across small, rustic villages, most of which seem to feature beautiful old Romanesque churches at their centres. Why not stop and sample authentic local cuisine in one of these charming little places.
Back in the saddle you’ll leave Pedraza behind to cycle from the foothills to the Castilian plains, a land of seemingly endless stretches of swaying sunflowers and wheat fields. You’ll be heading for the hill top town of Sepulveda, where you’ll be treated to sweeping views of the surrounding countryside. Before you arrive there’s the opportunity to stop at a natural spring for a picnic and maybe take a dip in the crystal waters. In the evening, take a stroll through the streets of this charming old town
The final day delivers some truly breathtaking scenery as you enjoy a circular ride through the sublime Duraton Canyon Nature Reserve. It really is a fantastic way to end the trip and, if you're lucky you may spot vultures and hawks soaring overhead as you follow the River Duraton along the shaded canyon floor.
After breakfast it’s time to check out and head for home or your next adventure.
Regular bikes provided are modern alloy framed hybrid models with 24 speeds. The bikes come equipped with pannier, plus a lock, and a repair kit with pump, per room.
Electric bikes are also available.
We suggest you bring your own helmet. Alternatively, helmets are provided on arrival.
Below you will find examples of the types of accommodation typically used on this tour. Please note that the hotels we book for you may differ slightly from those described but they will certainly be of a similar standard.
Comfort: Comfortable hotels and small family-run rural accommodation.
Segovia: Hotel La Casa Mudejar (1 night)
Hermoso: Rural Hotel Fuente Plateada (2 x nights)
Pedraza: Rural Hotel Hosteria del Arco (2 x nights)
Sepulveda: Rural Hotel Posada de San Millan (2 x nights)
Local taxes
Some hotels in some countries have started to charge a local/tourist tax. These taxes are not included in the sale price of the tour and must be paid directly by you at check-in or checkout at the hotels. This fee varies and is ever changing but as a guide, you may be asked to pay between €1-€4 per person per night.
Fly to Madrid and take the train to Segovia.
Research trains in Spain here.
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