Itinerary
Day 1Â Â Bilbao
Arrive into Bilbao airport (BIO) and transfer to Potes. Meet your Cycling Lead this evening as he/she will brief the group on the cycling expedition for the next 6 days.
Meal: nil
Stay: hotel
Day 2Â Â Potes
Get on our bicycles and cycle around the town of Potes. The town of Potes is located at the confluence of four valleys, near where the river Quiviesa flows in the river deva, the latter born at altitudes of the Picos de Europa. Like the rest of the Liébana region, Potes enjoys a Mediterranean microclimate that allows the cultivation of the vines, walnut and poplar. Overlooking the town is Arabedes mountain.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Stay: hotel
Cycling Distance: 44.38 KM Â Â Total Elevation: 1,073 M
Terrain: rocky terrain with upslopes
Day 3Â Â Potes – Sotres – Cangas de OnÃs
Today we will explore Cangas de OnÃs, a municipality in the eastern part of the province and autonomous community of Asturias in the northwest of Spain. The capital of the municipality is also Cangas de OnÃs. More than seventy square kilometres of the municipality form part of the Parque Nacional de los Picos de Europa.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Stay: hotel
Cycling Distance: 23.13 KMÂ Â Total Elevation: 1,384M
Terrain: rocky terrain with upslopes
Day 4  Cangas de OnÃs – Casielles – Pola de Lena
The next day after breakfast, we will embark on our cycling journey to explore Pola de Lena. Pola de Lena is the largest parish of Lena council, in Asturias. The town is the capital of the council of Lena. It was founded in 1266 by Alfonso X of Castile, as a transit between Oviedo and León, and currently has, thanks to its good communications with other centers of Asturian population, a clear character of residential town.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Stay: hotel
Cycling Distance: 55.18 KMÂ Â Total Elevation: 755 M
Terrain: rolling paths and hills
Day 5Â Â Pola de Lena
Today we will explore around the municipality in the Autonomous Community of the Principality of Asturias by bicycle.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Stay: hotel
Cycling Distance: 32.52 KMÂ Â Total Elevation: 670 M
Terrain: plain, rolling paths and hills
Day 6  Pola de Lena – lagos de Covadonga – Cangas de OnÃs
Today we leave Pola de Lena and into Lagos de Covadonga. The lakes of Covadonga are composed of two glacial lakes located on the region of Asturias, Spain. These lakes, often also called lakes of enol or simply Los Lagos, are lake enol and lake Ercina located in the Picos de Europa range and they are the original centre of the Picos de Europa national park, created in 1918. Tonight we will stay over at Cangas de OnÃs.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Stay: hotel
Cycling Distance: 66.41 KMÂ Â Total Elevation: 1,697 M
Terrain: rolling paths and hills
Day 7Â Â Cangas de OnÃs – Potes
After breakfast, we will depart Cangas de OnÃs and make our way back to Potes.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Stay: hotel
Cycling Distance: 63.13 KMÂ Â Total Elevation: 2,097 M
Terrain: rolling paths and hills
Day 8Â Â Potes
Our cycling expedition ends today with an included transfer to Bilbao (BIO) airport.
Meal: Breakfast
Inclusions
~ Return airport transfers (Bilbao);
~ 7 nights accommodation;
~ 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches;
~ 6 days bicycle rental using mountain bike, wheel 27.5, locking fork, Y drum holder;
~ Support vehicle with technical spare and bicycle nutrition;
~ Service of an experienced Cycling Lead with local knowledge and professional mechanic;
~ Provision of water and snack during cycling.
Exclusions
~ air/land travel to Bilbao Airport;
~ meals not specified in the itinerary;
~ Cycling helmet;
~ Regional tourist tax;
~ Comprehensive personal travel insurance;
~ Expenditure of personal effects;
~ Tipping for Cycling Lead and support assistants;
~ Anything not specified or mentioned in the itinerary and inclusion.
Important Notes
~ Non – refundable deposit, 30% of total trip quoted value is required at the time of booking.
~ Price may subject to change at the time of booking confirmation. You will be informed if there is any price increase, and you may withdraw within 3 days of notification. As such, your deposit will be fully refunded.
~ Full or balance payment is 60 days prior to departure.
~ Only book your air ticket to Spain when you have been informed to do so.
~ Group size: recommended minimum 4 to 8 cyclists.
~ Should you require a visa to enter Spain, it is your responsibility to obtain such document before departure. Check your entry requirement and apply for your visa HEREÂ if you require.
~ Every effort is made to ensure the trip and included experiences take place during the ideal time or period of the year, however certain sights are subject to weather conditions and seasonal variations that are not within the control of Travel Wander. Although you may get to see and/or experience, we cannot guarantee the sightings.
~ Provision of meals during the trip showcases local authenticity, cuisine and food culture of the places we are visiting. All food allergies and dietary restrictions must be disclosed to Travel Wander at the time of booking. We will use reasonable efforts to accommodate special requirements or requests but this is not always possible given the nature of the destinations visited and availability of options. We cannot guarantee that dietary needs or restrictions can be accommodated. Travel Wander is not liable for failure to accommodate or fulfil such requests. Meal supplementary charges may be imposed to meet your dietary needs.
~ Trip grading is an indication of the difficulty of the activities included. Preparation and engaging in regular exercise to maintain good physical condition and active lifestyle prior to the trip will be most beneficial in ensuring you have full enjoyment of the trip. We are glad to discuss your concerns and answer your queries.
~ Our utmost priority is always the safety of the cyclists. Therefore inclusion of the itinerary may be altered due (not limited) to bad weather, local conditions, accommodation book out, the skill levels of the cyclists and/or other unexpected circumstances beyond our control. We reserve the right to make changes necessary and there will be no refund should you decide to discontinue with the trip.
~ All cyclists are required to wear helmets and covered shoes when cycling.
~ Because cycling requires a certain level of cardio and stamina exertion, it is not suitable for cyclists with chronic and/or acute disease. Please consider your physical condition before booking. Cyclists must ensure they are medically and physically able to cycle.
 ~ Cyclist(s) is/are allowed to bring their own bicycle(s) and required to bring appropriate spare parts or tools suitable for their own bicycle(s). Travel Wander cannot be held responsible for breakdown and repair of cyclist’s own bicycle. In the event of a breakdown which results in trip not being completed, Travel Wander shall not be liable to refund any tour cost. Travel Wander will do their best to help get the client to the next hotel or back to the start location. Any cost incurred shall be the responsibility of the cyclist. There is no refund in tour price should you bring your own bicycle.
~ Purchasing comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended. See HERE for details.
~ By making a payment to Travel Wander LLP, you (and on behalf of the rest of travelling companions) acknowledge that you have read, understood and agree to Travel Wander’s Booking Conditions and Other Important Information: Cancellation and Amendment, Modes of Payment, Privacy Policy, Indemnity Policy, and Terms & Conditions.