Saint James Way from Madrid
Explore its wild mountains and unspoiled countryside.
- 11 days11 riding days
- 644 kmby bike
- Bikeyour choice
- Hotelshand-picked
- 24 h supportand guide
- On requestper person
Three important things
What people ask us most before joining the Camino.
You don't need to be a pro
An average fitness level and the will to ride several days in a row is enough. If you prefer, you can do it on an e-bike.
You can come on your own
Many travellers sign up alone and finish the Camino with a group of friends. The group is there for you, everyone rides at their own pace.
You don't have to organize anything
Hotels, luggage, meals, guide and 24 h support vehicle. You pedal, we take care of the rest.
CAMINO DE SANTIAGO – FROM MADRID
The Camino de Santiago is an ancient traditional pilgrimage to the city of the sacred cathedral, where the remains of the Apostle Santiago are said to rest. Our trip is a blend of sport and spiritual experiences through the plains, valleys and mountains of northern Spain, visiting villages with Romanesque, Gothic and Moorish styles.
Discover the best historical sites along the route from Madrid
Explore the best gastronomy
Admire the different landscapes this route has to offer
Enjoy the traditional Pulpo a Feira (Galician-style octopus)
Day by day
11 days and about 644 km to Santiago de Compostela.
Madrid – Cercedilla69 km
Departure from Madrid, with an initial day of gradual climbing towards Cercedilla, crossing the mountainous landscapes of the Sierra de Guadarrama. This first stage combines rural and mountain terrain.
Cercedilla – Coca85 km
A long ride from the mountains down to the Castilian plateau, ending in Coca, known for its impressive Gothic-Mudéjar style castle. The route crosses valleys and small villages steeped in history.
Coca – Simancas56 km
The route continues through farmland and flat landscapes until reaching Simancas, a charming village on the banks of the Pisuerga River, famous for its historical archive and castle.
Simancas – Medina de Rioseco44 km
A shorter, quieter stage, leading to Medina de Rioseco, known as the “City of the Admirals”. Here pilgrims can enjoy its old town and rich architectural heritage.
Medina de Rioseco – Sahagún67 km
The Camino continues towards Sahagún, an important point on the Camino de Santiago, considered the “Heart of the Camino”, with a rich cultural and religious heritage.
Sahagún – León56 km
A stage leading to León, an essential city for pilgrims, famous for its Gothic cathedral and squares full of history. The route becomes flatter and more comfortable, crossing grain fields and small villages.
León – Astorga50 km
We leave León heading to Astorga, a place of great importance on the Camino, with its Episcopal Palace designed by Gaudí and its impressive cathedral. This stage combines plateaus and gentle hills.
Astorga – Molinaseca52 km
An exciting day that crosses the Cruz de Ferro, an iconic point on the Camino. We descend towards Molinaseca, a picturesque village surrounded by mountains, with its medieval bridge.
Molinaseca – Portomarín71 km
One of the longest and most demanding stages, taking pilgrims through the Montes de León and into Galicia, arriving at Portomarín, known for its Church of San Nicolás and its history.
Portomarín – Arzúa54 km
The route continues through hills and green Galician landscapes, ending in Arzúa, famous for its cheese and as one of the last major resting points before Santiago.
Arzúa – Santiago de Compostela40 km
The final stage towards Santiago de Compostela. An emotional day arriving at the Plaza del Obradoiro and the majestic Cathedral of Santiago, where the end of the pilgrimage is celebrated.
What the trip includes
We take care of everything so you only think about riding.
Daily breakfasts, all lunches.
Dinners not included.
Support vehicle.
Mechanical assistance.
Bike guide.
2-3 star accommodation.
Luggage transport from hotel to hotel.
Single room supplement €240.
Optional bike rental.
The Camino with us
What our riders who reached Santiago say
4.9 out of 5 on Google with over 140 reviews.
We recently completed the Camino de Santiago from León. The care for the riders on the route, the hotels, restaurants and extra recommendations from the MTB Spain team were excellent. We will be back!
We have had the pleasure of doing the Camino de Santiago three times with MTBSPAIN, and every time the experience has been simply exceptional.
Every trip with MTBSpain is an adventure full of good moments, great routes, planned activities and beautiful scenery. Great company and lots of laughs.
Payment and Cancellation Policy
To confirm your booking, payment is made in three instalments:
- 25% on booking (non-refundable).
- 50% three months before departure.
- 25% remaining one month before departure.
Cancellation
- Up to 3 months before departure: everything paid is refunded except the 25% booking deposit.
- Less than 3 months before departure: no refund.
Just bring your sense of adventure
We take care of the rest. Book your place or ask us anything.