9 days / 8 nights
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Camino de Santiago
The Wine Regions
Kingdoms of Navarra
Capture the essence and spirit of the Camino de Santiago, which probably ranks as one of the most spectacular trips in the world today. This ebike or regular mountain bike journey is for any traveler interested in history, art, & culture. The Saint James Way is a pilgrimage route dating back to the 12th century, laid over ancient Roman roadways. This route has seen thousands of pilgrims and other travelers who have set out on a spiritual journey through the gorgeous Spanish countryside. Feel the culture and history under your wheels as you ride the ancient paths that lead to Santiago de Compostela. From rustic farm-fresh Navarran meals, and culinary tours in the cities of Pamplona and Logroño, the food and wine along the way is also phenomenal.
May, June, July, August, September, October
This enchanting territory and our immersive adventure tours are well worth the discovery, but if you really want to find out how to make your vacations unique, special and memorable, you will have to join us on one.
May, June, July, August, September, October
We customize to fit your time and agenda. Cycle with us all year round. Get the best cycling, great accommodation, out-of-this-world gastronomy and a chance to discover this spectacular region.
We begin with a meet and greet welcome, and an opportunity to select your E-bikes to fit, and then a spin in the direction of the Navarra Pyrenees. Learn how to cook stellar local dishes with show cooking. First we learn how to make and then to enjoy.
Food: Lunch and dinner
Travel: Pamplona
Sleep: Hotel**** to Heart of Pamplona Apartments
Afternoon Pleasures: Culinary evening in a cultural club
Our cycling day begins with views of the snow capped Pyrénées, which can be seen from the highest point of this stage of the Camino. Cruise slowly down to Roncesvalles monastery and the crypt where a king and queen of Navarra were laid to rest. Its strategic location gave rise to many historic battles and legends involving figures like Charlemagne, Wellington, and Napoleon. Cycle along the ever-widening river Arga, and enter the ancient city gate, El Portal de Francia, into the Pamplona citadel. The capital of Navarra is a jewel in the rough. In the cobbled streets of the historic quarter discover 2000 years of history and culture and find out why Hemingway was captivated by its year-round festive street life atmosphere. Learn about the running of the bulls while enjoying delightful pintxos and wines on a culinary walking tour of the city’s old quarter.
Food: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Travel: Roncesvalles / Pamplona
Sleep: Heart of Pamplona Apartments
How far: 26 miles / 43 km, elevation gain: 300 meters up /760 meters descent
Afternoon Pleasures: Tour of Pamplona and pintxo and wine evening
We ride through low-lying woods, rolling hills and golden meadows. We cross one of the most iconic spots of the Camino, El Paso del Perdón (The Pass of Forgiveness), from where we have views of two valleys. We enjoy great landscapes which are quite different from the Pyrenee landscapes of the day before. Shrines and carved stones mark our way. We stop to take a photo on the famous bridge of Puente de la Reina. We cycle along charming narrow streets in the medieval village of Estella, discovering its unique Romanesque and Gothic architecture. The afternoon includes a visit to an exclusive winery, for wine tasting among the vineyards.
Food: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Travel: Pamplona / Puente de la Reina / Estella
Sleep: Heart of Pamplona Apartments
How far: 27 miles / 45 km, elevation gain: 624 meters up
Afternoon Pleasures: Visit to an exclusive winery, for wine tasting among the vineyards.
Back on the Camino we stop en route for a private visit to the Navarre winery Castillo de Monjardin. Here we enjoy their crianza and reserva wines whilst soaking up the views from their majestic palace over rows of well tended grape vines and olive groves. This section of the Camino offers us easy riding along a broad pathway through a picturesque landscape of vineyards and wheat fields from Villamayor to los Arcos, Torres del Río – the largest and most powerful Templar settlement in the region – and to Viana, the city of Kings and Princes. Take time to explore the hotel, or the town, or enjoy the lively old quarter of Logroño and savour famous pintxos and wines en la calle Laurel. We then re-group for a private and extremely entertaining wine experience in Logroño before we return to Pamplona.
Food: Breakfast and dinner
Travel: Estella / Logroño
Sleep: Heart of Pamplona Apartments
How far: 31 miles / 50 km, elevation gain: 584 meters up
Afternoon Pleasures: Wine experience in Logroño
Would you like to continue forward from Logroño? Then we offer a fully or semi guided version of this tour that allows you to continue onward along the camino. We shuttle you to Logroño and you travel past the pretty vineyards of the region, making our way to Santo Domingo de la Calzada, thus ending this stage of our route through the Ebro valley. At the end of the day take time on your own to explore the hotel, or the town, or join us on a group visit to Santo Domingo de la Calzada – a small town with a huge history.
Food: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Travel: Logroño / Santo Domingo de la Calzada
Sleep: Four Star Hotel ****
How far: 34 miles / 55 km, elevation gain: 475 meters up
Afternoon Pleasures: Tour of Santo Domingo de la Calzada
Both the scenic countryside and the diversity of landscape make this section of the Camino great fun. On leaving Santo Domingo we ride on level pathways, then proceed on winding paths up hills into the Oca Mountains, followed by vertiginous descents to San Juan de Ortega. We visit the World Heritage archaeological site of Atapuerca where the caves contain a rich fossil record of the earliest human beings in Europe dating back almost one million years. Take time to explore the UNESCO Cathedral of Burgos. This evening dine on your own – our guides can readily recommend a few favorite restaurants.
Food: Breakfast and lunch
Travel: Santo Domingo de la Calzada / Burgos
Sleep: Three Star Hotel ***
How far: 34 miles / 55 km, elevation gain: 475 meters up
Afternoon Pleasures: City tour of Burgos
Along the Camino across the Castilian plateau, we will find many small villages with their As the Camino crosses the Castilian plateau we will find many small villages with centuries-old churches . We cycle through open landscapes of wheat fields towards the distant horizon which is always inviting us forward. We cross the impressive Fitero bridge over the Pisuerga River. Later we stop to admire the Spanish Romanesque architecture of the church of San Martín in Fromista, or the the ruins of the convent San Antón in Castrojeriz. No less impressive is our magnificent four star accommodation at the Hotel Monasterio de San Zoilo.
Food: Breakfast and lunch
Travel: Burgos / Carrión de los Condes
Hotel: Four Star Hotel Monasterio ****
How far: 43 miles / 70 km, elevation gain: 380 meters up
Afternoon Pleasures: Enjoy your Monestary hotel accommodation
This last day of the Camino provides easy riding through the field of Palencia on wide paths that will take us straight to the beautiful city of León. We cycle along the route of the Roman Vía Aquitana that linked the towns of Bordeaux and Astorga. Welcome to the city of Leon, a labyrinth of streets where bars and inns are plentiful. This is the ideal place to celebrate with a Ribera de Duero wine and tapas.
Food: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Travel: Carrión de los Condes / León
Sleep: Four Star Hotel ****
How far: 56 miles / 97 km, elevation gain: 392 meters up
Afternoon Pleasures: Tapas and wine in Leon’s city center
After a fine breakfast, we will assist in arranging your transportation to the nearest airport or train station for your onward travels.
Food: Breakfast
Travel: León
* NST itineraries may be subject to slight route changes, hotel substitutions, and other modifications, like restrictions in natural parks, protection areas, and reserves we travel through.
Alma Pamplona is an active travel friendly hotel. Modern and avant-garde, has its own personality, which seeks to surprise. This quiet enclave is where we luxuriate in the Spa and Treatment center, and chill at the gastro bar after a morning of activity.
This quaint palace combines the historical building charm of the 16th century and the comfort of a modern hotel. It is located within the town of Viana (Navarre), at the foot of the Camino de Santiago pilgrim route in the historical part of the town.
One of the best hotels in Estella is the charming four star Hospedería Chapitel. In the heart of the historic quarter in Estella, this boutique hotel is located in the Jewish neighborhood right by San Miguel de Estella church and is surrounded by historic monuments. Famed for its original and cozy feel, this regional hotel will meet all your expectations.
Located in the center of the capital of the province of Navarra, Heart of Pamplona Apartments are ideal for visitors to Pamplona, Navarra or the Basque Country. HOP apartments are located right by all the necessary services for a pleasant stay. They are silent corners in the middle of lively streets, in the most popular areas of restaurants and bars.
Hotel Sercotel Calle Mayor is a four star hotel in the capital of the Rioja province. This design hotel occupies an 16th-century mansion in the historic center of Logroño. Traditional warm stone and authenticity with a modern interior. This charming hotel is in the heart of Logroño. The hotel offers a dinner menu that is adapted to seasonality and that is of course, accompanied by one of the most incredible wine lists you will ever encounter.
Señorío de Arínzano is one of the oldest wineries in Spain, but is also one of our favorite accommodations for walking, cycling and food and wine visits.
Stephanie, the dynamo of our organization, is a Canadian who has fallen in love with this region of Spain. She is enterprising, innovative and has an endless amount of energy to design unique outstanding travel plans, making her passion her profession. She has the firm conviction that until the product standards are exceptional, they should not be offered.
“Our goals are two: one is to dazzle our visitors and another is to share with them what we find so extremely enchanting about this region of Spain”.
Oliver is our greatest ambassador of Pamplona. Oliver has it all: charm, conversation and deep knowledge of his Basque culture. You will feel like you’ve made a new friend during one of his energetic tours. Oliver is always on the beat searching for the perfect pintxo and exciting, outside-the-box experiences. He is dedicated to designing the most exclusive events for our guests, such as the Hemingway to the Basque Coast tour, or a walking tour of the Running of the Bulls course with an international bull runner. He knows the all the best destinations and activities on the off-the-beaten cultural track.
“This is our essential hallmark that sets us apart from any other events agency”.
