Santander to Santiago de Compostela

The facts:
9 days of pedaling
1 day of rest in Lugo
average distance per day 60 - 80ks
maximum distance (last day) 107ks
terrain: steep and difficult (good level of fitness required)
road quality: surfaces good, some single track roads
accommodation - mostly hostals (limited camping available)
weather: cold, cloud, rain, sun, wind
food: menu de dia (8 - 12 Euros)
language: Spanish (English is rarely spoken in this region)



The route:
maps: Michelin regional Espagne (572 and 571)

• Santander to San Vicente CA 131 (camping at Playa de Oyambre)
• San Vicente to Potes N621 (uphill through gorge) - choice of hostals in Potes
• Potes to Riano N621 Puerto de San Glorio (1609m) - choice of hostals in Riano
• Riano to La Vecilla N621 (over a couple of minor passes) - one hostal in La Vecilla
• La Vecilla to Senra CL 626 (hostal in Senra is the only one in the area)
• Senra to Sisterna LE 493 / AS 212 (hostal in Sisterna is the only one in the area)
• Sisterna to Fonsegrada AS 212 / LU 721 (80ks of very steep climbs) - choice of hostals in Fonsegrada
• Fonsegrada to Lugo C630 (choice of hostals and cheapest pulpo in Spain!)
• Lugo to Santiago de Compestela (take the small rural roads straight through)