Discover the historic route of the French Way of St. James as you enter the stunning regions of Navarre, La Rioja, Castile and Leon and Galicia.

From the majestic Navarrese Pyrenees, through the Ebro River and the vast agricultural plains of the Castilian ‘Tierra de Campos’, to the picturesque mountains of Leon's Bierzo and the lush Galician forests that will take you directly to Santiago de Compostela. This route offers a wide variety of landscapes, from lush forests to majestic mountains and rivers, a unique experience on your way to the holy city of Santiago de Compostela and ending at the ‘end of the world’, Cape Fisterra!

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Development status
  • Certified These sections were awarded the official EuroVelo Certification label, ensuring high-quality cycling conditions.They were surveyed in the field by EuroVelo Route Inspectors to respect minimum requirements for motorised traffic levels, surface quality, EuroVelo signage, and access to services as defined by the European Certification Standard (ECS) methodology. EuroVelo Certified routes are the best options for beginners!
  • Developed + Signed These sections offer generally good cycling conditions, with limited motorised traffic, rideable surfaces, and EuroVelo signs along the route. Developed routes with signs are suitable for most cyclists. However, short stretches with lower-quality conditions may occur, and it is recommended to bring a map or navigation app as signs can have defects.
  • Developed + Not Signed These sections offer generally good cycling conditions, with limited motorised traffic and rideable surfaces, but without EuroVelo signs. Developed routes without signs are suitable for most cyclists. However, short stretches with lower-quality conditions may occur, and it is warmly recommended to bring a map or navigation app.
  • Partially Developed + Signed Cycling is possible here, but conditions vary. Some stretches may have high motorised traffic or poor surfaces, even though EuroVelo signs are in place. Partially developed routes with signs are suitable for experienced cyclists only, and it is recommended to bring a map or navigation app and check national/regional websites for more information. ECF and National EuroVelo Coordination Centres are working on improvements.
  • Partially Developed + Not Signed Cycling is possible here, but conditions vary. Some stretches may have high motorised traffic or poor surfaces, and EuroVelo signs are not in place. Partially developed routes without signs are suitable for experienced cyclists only, and it is warmly recommended to bring a map or navigation app and check national/regional websites for more information. ECF and National EuroVelo Coordination Centres are working on improvements.
  • Undeveloped / Unknown These sections do not meet minimum requirements for motorised traffic levels or surface quality – or their conditions are currently unknown. They may include dangerous stretches. Cyclists choosing to cycle there should use a map or navigation app and check national/regional websites for more information. It is recommended to use public transport to skip these areas where possible.
  • Public transport link These sections include continuity across seas or rivers and undeveloped parts of the network that can be skipped with a reliable public transport connection allowing bicycle transport.

Markers

  • Natural Heritage
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Cultural Heritage
  • Culinary Delights
  • Maritime Heritage / The Rhine / The Meuse
  • Other Point of Interest
  • Service
  • Bus station
  • Train station
  • Mobility info center

National & Regional Information

EuroVelo Spain - ConBici

National EuroVelo Coordination Centre

ConBici is the EuroVelo National Coordination Centre in Spain, which is responsible for the development of the bicycle in all its facets, the development of bicycle touring and the promotion of EuroVelo’s commitment to sustainability, air quality and regional development.

+34 623 305 010
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Nature, Culture and Leisure Viewer

The Nature, Culture, and Leisure Viewer is a free web application for planning leisure and free-time activities throughout Spain, thanks to its navigation and search tools. It is a collaborative project developed by the IGN (National Geographic Institute) and the CNIG (National Center for Geographic Information) in collaboration with other organizations and associations responsible for various cultural, natural, historical, and other types of content.

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Rutas Ciclistas por España/Spain By Bike

Rutas Ciclistas por España (www.spainbybike.es) is a website developed by the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility to bring together the main cycling routes in Spain, promoted by different administrations, on a single platform, thus facilitating access to information. It includes routes of one or more days, long-distance itineraries (over 600 km), mountain bike routes, and mountain passes.

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Galicia Tourism

Your trip to Galicia starts here. Plan and discover your next holiday to Galicia. You have all the resources at your fingertips.

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La Rioja Turismo

Touristic information in the Spanish region of La Rioja, famous for its wine, gastronomy, culture and beautiful landscapes.

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Services

Bikefriendly
Andorra
Spain
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On the interactive map of "bikefriendly" or the app you can find accommodations adapted to the needs of cyclist and cycle tourists.

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Cycling-friendly
Andorra
Spain
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On the website of "cycling-friendly" you can discover through the interactive map or a search filter certified accommodations located not only in Spain, but also in France and Andorra.

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