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Picos de Europa Self Guided ​Bike Tour

8 Days of Splendor from
​€1190 p/p

This is cycling paradise: lofty snow-capped mountains and magnificent stretches of beach all wrapped up in one unforgettable tour. 
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  • 7 Nights Accommodation
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​All bikes and gear are wiped down with alcohol solution before and after each use as part of our 
Covid-19 health & safety measures. 
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Cycling the Picos de Europa

Picos de europa bicycle tour
If you enjoy spectacular cycling scenery, this is the bike tour for you: from the sparkling Bay of Biscay in Cantabria, you cycle south into the magical Picos de Europa, a breathtaking geological explosion of high snow-covered jagged peaks and deep narrow gorges carved by icy rivers full of salmon and trout. 

The whole mountain range is tiny by in size - only 312 square miles - but of such awesome beauty that they almost defy accurate description. Most of your cycling will be through the stunning gorges that bisect the Picos de Europa in Asturias.  

While fairly easy riding throughout, there will be only one long, low grade climb of 25km. On both of your layover days you can take advantage of the superb hiking trails - including the World Class Cares Gorge to enjoy the Picos from another perspective.

With low traffic, stunning landscapes and cristal rivers flowing to the beautiful Cantabrian beaches, it's no wonder this is one of our favourite bike tours!

Day to Day

​Day 1 -  San Vicente de la Barquera
Enjoy an afternoon sightseeing and sampling some of the famed seafood serving the freshest catch! ​
​Day 2 - San Vicente to Potes
58 km / 36 mi
Gentle ride along the beautiful Bay of Biscay  before heading into the Picos and our first gorge.
San Vicente to Potes bicycle tour route profile
Day 3 Potes - Fuente De - Potes 
47 km / 29 mi
A loop ride up to the source of the Rio Deva in Fuente De, followed by a terrifying cable car up 960mts to one of the highest points in the Picos.
Potes to Fuente De Loop bicycle tour route profile
Day 4 - Potes to Riano
57 km / 35 mi
A bracing climb to the famous San Glorio pass and an exhilarating downhill to the eerie town of Riano.
Potes to Riano bicycle tour route profile
Day 5 - Riano to Cangas de Onis 
69 km / 43 mi
Our favourite ride! A short up hill and then downhill all the way through the most beautiful gorge in Europe.
Riano to Cangas Onis bicycle tour route profile
Day 6 - Hike Cares Gorge 
12 km / 7 mi
A day off the bikes to experience one of the top hikes in the world, along the Cares river.
Cares Gorge bicycle tour route profile
Day 7 - Cangas de Onis to Alles
48 km / 30 mi
A brief stop at Covadonga and we continue riding east along several rivers to the little town of Alles.
Cangas to Alles bicycle tour route profile
Day 8 - Alles to San Vicente
42 km / 26 mi
Leaving the magical Picos behind it's a short bucolic ride today back to San Vicente de la Barquera. ​
Alles to San Vicente Barquera bicycle tour route profile

Where You Stay

Comfortable accommodations with private, en suite bathrooms, ranging from converted convents, mountain lodges & sea front escapes - all chosen for the 3 C’s; comfort, charm and convenience to sights. All the photos are of the actual hotels we use.

What You Get

  • 7 Night’s B&B accommodation
  • 7 Breakfasts
  • Choice of touring bike or upgrade to an Ebike (+€190) 
  • Bikes delivered and collected directly from your hotel
  • Ortlieb front bar bag
  • Ortlieb Panniers 2 x 20L
  • Adjustable Helmet
  • Flat pedals
  • Brand new water bottle to keep
  • Spare tube, tire levers, multi tool, mini pump & lock​
  • Digital SmartGuide with offline navigation
  • Detailed route maps with turn by turn directions
  • Detailed Itinerary with restaurant and sight seeing recommendations
  • 9:00 to 19:00 Phone Support - 7 Days a Week
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Picos de Europa Bike Tour river Deva
Picos de Europa Bike Tour bay Biscay
Picos de Europa Bike Tour mountains
Picos de Europa Bike Tour landscape ride
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Optional Extras

Daily Luggage Shuttle
€440
per group, up to 4 riders
Bags left daily at reception and collected by 10am.

Single Supplement
€360
per person
Extra cost for having a single room to yourself.

​E-bike Upgrade
​€190 per bike


Private Airport Transfer
Santander to San Vicente and back - price on request.

Quality Assured

Cycling Rentals were a dream to deal with from start to finish. Very helpful by email in setting up the booking, I arrived for my holiday with the bike ready to go, a quick twist of the handlebars and fitting of my pedals and I was off. Very recommended, and I've got some great memories of cycling in this region now. 
Robert W, UK
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Go E-Bike!

E-bikes are available as optional upgrades for this tour. Why go electric? If you love cycling but don't like uphills or head winds, electric assisted e-bikes are the way to ride.

​Our premium e-bikes feature powerful, German made electric motors and a high capacity battery.
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