Best of Northern Spain: Asturias and Picos de Europa

Hendaye, France

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Duration

9 Days

Tour Type

Specific Tour

Group Size

10 people

Languages

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Overview

Northern Spain’s provinces are far from its usual clichés because their roots are more Celtic than Iberian in culture. For sure, the highlight of this trip is the majestic Picos de Europa, the highest Cantabrian mountain chain, this motorcycle tour will also take you to the most beautiful sites and motorcycle roads of these regions too little known: Asturias and its unspoiled nature and wild coasts reminiscent of Brittany, Cantabria and its peaks of the Picos National Park, Burgos and its medieval architecture, Euskadi, Spanish Basque Country, so attached to its culture and its traditions and finally Navarre and its famous Wild West landscapes of the Bardenas Reales.

You will fall in love with the diversity and beauty of these regions so appropriate to motorcycle tourism. You will end this motorcycle journey where it started, on the wild coasts of the French Basque Country.

HIGHLIGHTS

Mileage : 1680 km / 1044 miles
Tour highlights : Picos de Europa, Cudillero fishing harbor, mirador del Fito, Basque county coastal road, Burgos old town, historical village of Frias, St Juan de Gaztelugatxe chapel, Bilbao Guggenheim museum, Bufones of Pria, Bardenas Reales natural reserve,

Itinerary

Best of Northern Spain: Asturias and Picos de Europa

Day 1

Arrival in Hendaye. Check-in at the hotel.<br />
Dinner and group briefing.

Arrival in Hendaye. Check-in at the hotel.
Dinner and group briefing.

Day 2

Hendaye - Balmaseda<br />
We start along the coastal road of Basco country. After a stop in Guernika, sadly known for its bombing we will reach the chapel of St Jean Gaztelugatxe perched on its rocky outcrop. Then we will cross Bilbao by the famous Unesco listed transporter bridge to reach our stopover in the mountains.

Hendaye - Balmaseda
We start along the coastal road of Basco country. After a stop in Guernika, sadly known for its bombing we will reach the chapel of St Jean Gaztelugatxe perched on its rocky outcrop. Then we will cross Bilbao by the famous Unesco listed transporter bridge to reach our stopover in the mountains.

Day 3

Balmaseda - Cangas de Onis<br />
We’ll start by the mountains of Cantabria before we can reach the sea and the coast of Asturias considered as one of the most beautiful in Spain. If the sea and the wind are united we can admire the Bufones of Pria creating impressive geysers of sea. Then after riding in the cave of Cuevona de Cuevas del Agua. Then we will reach Cangas de Onis in the heart of the Picos of Europa.

Balmaseda - Cangas de Onis
We’ll start by the mountains of Cantabria before we can reach the sea and the coast of Asturias considered as one of the most beautiful in Spain. If the sea and the wind are united we can admire the Bufones of Pria creating impressive geysers of sea. Then after riding in the cave of Cuevona de Cuevas del Agua. Then we will reach Cangas de Onis in the heart of the Picos of Europa.

Day 4

Cangas de Onis<br />
We head towards the town of Oviedo to discover the countless historical monuments and then we will return to the coast and its beautiful harbors, such as Cudillero or Lastres. We’ll end the day with one of the most beautiful views on the Picos at the Mirador del Fito.

Cangas de Onis
We head towards the town of Oviedo to discover the countless historical monuments and then we will return to the coast and its beautiful harbors, such as Cudillero or Lastres. We’ll end the day with one of the most beautiful views on the Picos at the Mirador del Fito.

Day 5

Cangas de Onis - Reinosa<br />
Today we go to the assault of the best roads of the Picos d'Europa and its many overlook points that will allow you to contemplate its majesty and beauty. We will cross the typical villages of Asturias and their granaries so emblematic of the region, like Carmona or Argueso.

Cangas de Onis - Reinosa
Today we go to the assault of the best roads of the Picos d'Europa and its many overlook points that will allow you to contemplate its majesty and beauty. We will cross the typical villages of Asturias and their granaries so emblematic of the region, like Carmona or Argueso.

Day 6

Reinosa - Burgos<br />
We leave Asturias province for Castille and Leon and will reach Burgos by the most beautiful villages of the province: Frias or Orbaneja del Castillo. The rest of the afternoon will be spent discovering the historic center of Burgos and its imposing Cathedral housing the tomb of the Cid.

Reinosa - Burgos
We leave Asturias province for Castille and Leon and will reach Burgos by the most beautiful villages of the province: Frias or Orbaneja del Castillo. The rest of the afternoon will be spent discovering the historic center of Burgos and its imposing Cathedral housing the tomb of the Cid.

Day 7

Burgos - Tudela<br />
We cross the steep mountains of the Sierra of Demanda to reach the plains of Navarre and Aragon. We will take the opportunity to visit some isolated villages full of charm.

Burgos - Tudela
We cross the steep mountains of the Sierra of Demanda to reach the plains of Navarre and Aragon. We will take the opportunity to visit some isolated villages full of charm.

Day 8

Tudela - Pampeluna<br />
We start the day with the sunrise over the Bardenas Reales Natural Park. An arid desert with rocky spurs reminiscent of the American West. Then we take the direction of the medieval castle of Loarre and Los Mallos mountains and their impressive eroded rocks. It is along the lake of Yesa that we will reach Pampelona, the capital of Navarre province, an important stopover on the Santiago trail.

Tudela - Pampeluna
We start the day with the sunrise over the Bardenas Reales Natural Park. An arid desert with rocky spurs reminiscent of the American West. Then we take the direction of the medieval castle of Loarre and Los Mallos mountains and their impressive eroded rocks. It is along the lake of Yesa that we will reach Pampelona, the capital of Navarre province, an important stopover on the Santiago trail.

Included/Excluded

Transfer from San Sebastian or Biarritz Airport on arrival
Motorcycle with insurance and unlimited mileage (formula with a rental bike)
A professional bilingual guide on a motorcycle leading the group
8 nights in 3 and 4-star hotels with breakfast
Welcome and Farewell dinners
Information kit and road-book and GPX files

Any other meal than those included in the tour
Drink and personal expenses
Fuel, parking, and toll
Riding equipment (helmet, jacket, gloves)
All excursions not included in the package

Tour Package

Motorcycle Models*

Your Own Motorcycle

€ 970

€ 1280

€ 970

BMW R 1200 RT, BMW LC 1200 GS

€ 1515

€ 2340

€ 1880

Moto Guzzi V85TT, BMW F 70 GS

€ 1280

€ 2110

€ 1590

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1. Cancellation of 30 days before departure date: The customer shall receive a refund percentage 70% of the total amount paid.

2. Cancellation of 29 to 21 days before departure date: The customer shall receive a refund percentage 50% of the total amount paid.

3. Cancellation of less than 20 days before departure date: The customer shall receive a refund percentage 0% of the total amount paid.

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