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)
2 comments:
Very useful Only comment i've found as yet to start from Santander! (Ferry from Portsmouth).
Where in Santander can I obtain a Credential?
Not sure what you mean by a Credential?
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