The luxury Camino de Santiago is the way to experience the world’s most famous pilgrimage staying in Paradores, dining at the best restaurants on each stage and with nothing to organise yourself. MTBSPAIN does it on e-bikes, with a guide and a 24-hour support vehicle, from León to Santiago in 7 days.
What makes our luxury Camino different
- Paradores and 4-5 star hotels in historic buildings: from San Marcos in León to the Hostal dos Reis Católicos in Santiago.
- Gastronomy included: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 6 dinners, with a guide who is an expert in the local cuisine of each region.
- E-bike included, prepared and checked every day.
- A guide who rides with you and adapts every stage to the group.
- 24-hour support vehicle: luggage, snack stops, mechanical assistance and transfers to wineries, churches or anywhere you want to visit.
- MTBSPAIN welcome kit with a T-shirt and gifts.
Where you will stay: Paradores on the Camino Francés
| Stage | Accommodation |
|---|---|
| León | Parador de San Marcos |
| Ponferrada | Palacio de Canedo |
| El Bierzo | Parador de Villafranca del Bierzo |
| Ribeira Sacra | Parador de Monforte de Lemos |
| Arzúa | Casa Santa María |
| Santiago de Compostela | Parador Hostal dos Reis Católicos |
Finishing the Camino at the Hostal dos Reis Católicos, the former pilgrims’ hospital next to the cathedral, is one of the most special experiences Santiago has to offer.
The itinerary, stage by stage
| Day | Stage | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrival in León and night at the Parador de San Marcos | — |
| 2 | León – Astorga | 50 km |
| 3 | Astorga – Ponferrada, over the Cruz de Ferro | 52 km |
| 4 | Ponferrada – Las Herrerías | 45 km |
| 5 | Las Herrerías – Portomarín, climbing O Cebreiro | 70 km |
| 6 | Portomarín – Arzúa | 54 km |
| 7 | Arzúa – Santiago de Compostela | 40 km |
Full programme on the León to Santiago in Paradores tour page.
Luxury with real logistics behind it
A great hotel is not enough if everything else fails. What turns a trip into a luxury experience is having someone take care of every detail: your luggage appears in your room, the bike is ready every morning, the support vehicle waits for you with snacks and, if you want to skip a climb or detour to a winery, it happens. We have been running the Camino this way since 2007. Read more about our Camino de Santiago with a support vehicle.
Paradores or 3-4 star hotels: compare
| Camino from León | Camino from León in Paradores | |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 7 days | 7 days |
| Accommodation | 3-4 star hotels and Galician manor houses | Paradores and 4-5 star hotels |
| Meals | 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 1 dinner | 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 6 dinners |
| E-bike, guide and support vehicle | Included | Included |
| Price per person | €2,650 | €4,900 |
For couples, private groups and companies
The luxury Camino works especially well as a trip for couples, to celebrate an anniversary or a retirement, or as an incentive trip for companies. For private groups we agree the dates with you and adapt the route, hotels and visits. Travelling with older companions? See our Camino de Santiago for seniors.
Frequently asked questions
What is a luxury Camino de Santiago?
It is doing the Camino without giving anything up: staying in Paradores and 4-5 star hotels, eating at the best places on each stage and travelling with a guide and support vehicle who take care of everything. With MTBSPAIN you do it on an e-bike, from León to Santiago in 7 days.
Which Paradores and hotels do you stay in?
Parador de San Marcos in León, Palacio de Canedo, the Paradores of Villafranca del Bierzo and Monforte de Lemos, Casa Santa María in Arzúa and the Parador Hostal dos Reis Católicos in Santiago, next to the cathedral.
How much does the luxury Camino by bike cost?
León to Santiago in Paradores costs €4,900 per person. It includes 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 6 dinners, Paradores and 4-5 star hotels, e-bike, guide, support vehicle and luggage transfer.
Do I need to be fit?
You do not need to be a cyclist. With an e-bike, stages of 40 to 70 km and the support vehicle always close, everyone rides at their own pace and can get in the vehicle for any section they prefer to skip.
Can it be done as a private group or on other dates?
Yes. We organise the luxury Camino for couples, groups of friends, families and companies on the dates you choose, and we adapt the route, hotels and visits.
How do I pay and what if I cancel?
Payment is made in three instalments: 25% on booking, 50% two months before and the remaining 25% in the last month. Cancellations up to 60 days before departure are fully refunded.
Book your luxury Camino de Santiago
Tell us how many of you are travelling and which dates you have in mind and we will prepare your proposal. Paradores fill up early in high season, so the sooner you book, the more options you have.
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