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Green Spain 2 weeks
France, Spain, & a bit of Portugal (Basque Country & Galicia)
On this page, you'll find...
This is a ride for the energetic: the days are hilly, though shorter than the average for our trips. But the nights are typically Spanish: relentless!
 
The title speaks volumes: we follow the verdant north coast, along the Bay of Biscay and down the Miño Valley. Temperate climates (the Atlantic generally keeps things pleasingly cool, even in summer), and lush, green scenery, frame our exploration of some of Europe’s wildest, least developed corners. Daily fare is craggy coastline, cool forests and pounding surf these are lands with a profound culinary & cultural link to the ocean. Dine on mushrooms grilled with garlic, cider, fresh white wines and fresher fish.
Night spots beckon in a HOT series of towns stock up on sleep before you get here (actually, you’ll be able to catch up some once you get to rural Galicia)....
¡Si, España! You will also see bits of France and Portugal....


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Thumbnail view of the trip’s itinerary
For details within each region, including ride difficulty, click on the name under “Region Visited”...
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Days of the Week |
Region Visited |
Details |
0 |
Fr |
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Includes travel to Hendaye |
1 - 8 |
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Follow link for details |
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Sa - Mo |
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French Basque Country, Biarritz |
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Mo - We |
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The Pyrenees, San Sebastian |
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Th - Sa |
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Costa Vasca, Gernika |
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Sa |
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Bilbao |
9 |
Su |
Train to Galicia |
A gloriously scenic journey across the plains of Castille.... “The train in Spain stays mainly on the plain....” |
9 - 15 |
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Follow link for details |
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Su, Mo |
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Monforte, the Rio Sil |
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Mo - Th |
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The Rio Miño |
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Fr & Sa |
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Atlantic Coast |
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Sa |
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Trip disbands Saturday evening, on arrival in Vigo.
Saturday night included in the “Access Package” for a Sunday flight from Madrid.

An optional visit to Santiago de Compostela is also on offer (and recommended): Saturday evening train to the “Pearl of Galicia,” night there, ongoing travel options.
See the Post-Trip Access Package options for details. |
16 or 17 |
Su or Mo |
Travel Date |
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Green Spain Facts and Figures
2012 Dates |
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Baggage Services Offered**
(optional) |
May 26 -
June 9 or 10 |
$3,875 US
$3,925 C
2,675€
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September 29 -
October 13 or 14
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Daily, Half
Lite |
Concerning the variable end dates: the first date for the May trip corresponds to the arrival of the trip in Vigo, at the end of biking, on Saturday. The second is the end date if you tack on the one-day extenstion to Santiago de Compostela. In that case you would leave the trip on Sunday. Please see the post-trip Access Package for the costs of the add-on day.
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* Prices in $ and € do not include precisely the same things. Click here for details.
Prices of Optional Extras (links lead to explanations)
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$ prices include
the bike.
See here for information on bringing your own.
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** At least 4 riders must subscribe to a given baggage service for it to operate. The services listed are those currently offered on the departure in question. Services which appear in bold already have at least 3 subscribers (so, one more would ensure their operation).
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Daily |
Half |
Lite |
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$780 |
$380 |
$190 |
$450 |
| $C |
$790 |
$386 |
$193 |
$460 |
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| €uros |
580€ |
280€ |
140€ |
350€ |
215€ |
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| Specific information on reaching your trip’s start in... |
Hendaye |
| Specific information on departing from your trip’s end... |
Vigo |
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