A quieter beginning. An extraordinary way.
A private cycling journey, shaped around you.
Start beside the Roman bridge in Chaves and follow an inland journey into Galicia. Through Verín and Laza, the route connects with the Sanabrés / Vía de la Plata network before continuing through Ourense towards Santiago.
Expect changing landscapes, rural villages and a more secluded feeling along the way. This is a rewarding choice for riders who enjoy the hills and want to discover a different side of the Camino, with a schedule shaped to their pace.
Approx. 230 km. Indicative cycling route; the exact distance and daily stages are confirmed in your personal proposal.
Day 1 is arrival and your first hotel night. Ride on days 2–7, with the last night in Santiago. Day 8 is breakfast and the return transfer to Porto.
Guided all-inclusive: meals from breakfast on day 2 to breakfast on day 8: 7 breakfasts, 6 dinners and 6 riding-day lunches. Self-guided: hotels, luggage transfers and support van; 7 breakfasts included; lunches and dinners are not included.
This suggested itinerary uses the Verín–Laza–Ourense approach. We recommend allowing extra days if you prefer shorter rides or more time off the bike.
Daily distances are planning estimates rather than measured GPS tracks. The final cycling route may change the distances and stops.
See every inclusionThese services apply throughout all six riding days (days 2–7), on every stage.
Initial bike fitting takes place before your first ride. Van operating arrangements are confirmed in your proposal.
Arrive from the airport and settle into your first hotel in Chaves. Meet the team and get ready for your first ride tomorrow. Dinner on arrival day is not included. Arrival transfer arrangements are confirmed in your proposal.
Meet in Chaves for the tour briefing and bike fitting before the first ride. Leave the Roman bridge and the Tâmega valley behind as you cross into Galicia and continue to Verín.
Along the way Chaves, the Tâmega valley and the first border crossing
Follow a quieter inland journey towards Laza. Small villages and a rural landscape introduce a different side of the Camino, with time for stops and photographs along the way.
Along the way Verín’s surroundings and the quiet approach to Laza
Ride through the Galician interior towards Ourense, using a cycling line adapted to your ability. Expect more climbing today, followed by time to enjoy the city at the end of the ride.
Along the way The landscapes of inland Galicia and historic Ourense
Leave Ourense and continue north towards Cea. A deliberately shorter stage gives you room to recover, enjoy the villages and take in the slower rhythm of this inland journey.
Along the way Ourense’s surroundings and the villages around Cea
Travel through the Galician countryside towards the Deza area and Silleda. Your route links rural settlements and quieter roads, with the final approach to Santiago now drawing closer.
Along the way The countryside of central Galicia and the Deza area
Continue through the Ponte Ulla area and towards Santiago. Arrive with time to enjoy the old town before the final included dinner and your overnight stay in the cathedral city.
Along the way Ponte Ulla, the arrival in Santiago and a final dinner
After your final night in Santiago, enjoy breakfast and take the included return transfer to Porto. Transfer timing and drop-off details are confirmed in your proposal.
Return transfer to Porto included. No overnight stay on day 8.
Arrive on day 1 and spend your first night at the starting point before cycling begins on day 2. The return transfer to Porto takes place on day 8. Arrival transfers and any additional nights are confirmed separately. Named hotels and the final cycling line are confirmed in your proposal.
Private groups or individual places on a guided group departure, with 3–7 participants in total. Six riding days. Seven nights. Choose independent riding with organised logistics, or an all-inclusive guided experience.
Ride without an accompanying cycling guide. 7 breakfasts are included on days 2–8. Lunches and dinners are not included.
All-inclusive covers the services and meals listed here. Drinks and any additional activities are not included and are charged separately.
You don’t need to bring your own group. Enquire for an individual place and share the Camino with other travellers, accompanied by a local guide. Groups have 3–7 participants; departures are confirmed once the minimum of 3 is reached.
Guided package inclusions apply. Double/twin sharing is subject to a suitable room-sharing arrangement; a single room is available at an additional supplement.
Join a guided group ↗Choose the Specialized Levo you would like to ride on your Camino. Your model, size and availability will be confirmed in your personal proposal.
Travelling as a group? Tell us each rider’s preferred model and height when you enquire.
Quiet roads and rural tracks with more sustained climbing. Mountain sections make this the more demanding of our suggested journeys; the included e-bike assistance and optional extra days can help shape the experience.
For confident cyclists looking for a more rural Camino, distinctive scenery and a quieter start.
Private departures are planned around your dates and availability. Spring and autumn are worth discussing for a more temperate riding experience.
Start in Chaves and finish in Santiago de Compostela. The return transfer from Santiago to Porto is included on day 8. Ask us about arrival connections or extra nights.
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