Santiago de Compostela by bike

Suggested Programme :

Choice of 2 different starting points : Vezelay or Le Puy en Velay Arrival in Le Puy en Velay or in St Jean Pied de Port.

First week :
Vezelay to Le Puy en Velay : 450 km in 6 days.
Departure on Sunday morning.
Arrival Friday evening in Le Puy en Velay.

Second week :
Vezelay to Le Puy en Velay : 750 km in 10 days.
Departure on Sunday morning.
Arrival Tuesday evening in St Jean Pied de Port.

You could of course link the 2 trips.

Our route following the walking itinerary GR 13, GR 3 and GR 65, along byroads, will reveal magnificent panoramas, eg Morvan, Marjeride, Aubrac, Conques, Moissac, ...
Some brief periods off-road are planned for visits, or for spectacular
view-points, away from the road.
Two guides with complementary skills will operate this tour.
While one cycles with you, the other will drive the back-up van,
carrying your luggage.

This package includes the complete logistical part of your trip, for your maximum peace of mind.

And what about the end of the trip to Santiago ?
Once on the move on the Santiago route, you can easily continue on the "Camino Frances" in Spain, where everything is in order for the pilgrims.
All you have to do is follow the numerous signs (or the pilgrims), and make stops in the many "Albergue del Peregrino".
This last part can easily be done without our assistance.
However, feel free to ask us your questions, and we will be happy to help you.

Price for 2008 available shortly*

Price includes :
. Two full time guides.
. Carriage of your luggage assured.
. Bike rental (new good hybrid bikes) + helmets.
. Mechanical assistance.
. Full board pension, from the evening dinner the day before your departure until the breakfast the day after the finish.
. Guidance, navigation, mechanical assistance and provision of food supplies during the day.
. The "Credencial" which is a kind of pilgrim passport, to stamp every day
(a souvenir in France, but compulsory in Spain).
. Admission fees.
. Laundering of your clothes (didn't I tell you we look after everything !!!).
. Insurance.
. Possibility to have a rest day, thanks to the back-up van, in case of illness for example.

Extras :
Bike rental : . Vezelay - Le Puy : 80 €.
. Le Puy en Velay - St Jean Pied de Port : 130 €.
. Vezelay - St Jean Pied de Port : 190 €.

Accommodation :
. We have selected accommodation (hostels, hotels, monasteries, …) for their warm welcome and their cleanliness.
. The choice of menu will allow you to discover healthy and nutritional country gastronomy (important after a full day on a bike).
. And for practical reasons, lunches will be served as picnics, prepared with local fresh food.

Not included :
. Flights tickets.
. The return trip.
. Personal insurance.
. Your side orders at the restaurant.
. Single room supplement.
. Your personal expenses.

*(prices based on a group of 8 persons)

Schedule

. Dates for 2008 available shortly

Preparatory advices :
. The stages (70-80km) could represent, at a slow pace, up to 5 hours a day on the saddle. So it's an endeavour suitable for everybody who has regular physical activity. But be careful, it will be more painful for your bottom than your legs, especially after several days ! So my advice is to practice and build up your tolerance for a couple of week before departure.

Don't forget that the fitter you are, the more fun you will have.
Drink water, and sleep well !