Spain - route advice please

[Scott_rider]

Hi guys. We've been round Spain on the bikes several times but never to the Picos. Does anyone have a recommendation for a route taking about 4 days with an extra 1 day stop off/rest in a 'lively' town? We need to return to Santander to catch the boat back to the UK. We're happy to do up to 300 miles a day. Many thanks.

[PDiddy]

If it's just road you want, the Ride website is a good start, they post the routes that they have taken over the years.

[WIBO]

Have a wee peep here?

http://www.bestbikingroads.com/motorcyc ... _1474.html







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[RandG]

If it's just road you want, the Ride website is a good start, they post the routes that they have taken over the years.

What he said. Get some michelin maps also.

[wideparting]

head up to Covadonga[church built into the rock]then follow the co-4 road up.stunning views and a little caff at the top.

[Tonibe63]

head up to Covadonga[church built into the rock]then follow the co-4 road up.stunning views and a little caff at the top.

If you go out of season you can also ride up to the 2 lakes further on but in season you have to park at Covadonga and catch the bus.
The road from Panes to Covadonga is also a favourite for speed traps.

[OnHellas]

Fuente De is worth a visit. Not the most exciting road but at the end of the road there is a cable car up the mountain.

Stunning views and a place I really like. Lots of places to stop off in the way for coffee etc.

[RandG]

Fuente De is worth a visit. Not the most exciting road but at the end of the road there is a cable car up the mountain.

Stunning views and a place I really like. Lots of places to stop off in the way for coffee etc.

Did it in September, deffo worth a trip out there.

[Tonibe63]

Fuente De is worth a visit. Not the most exciting road but at the end of the road there is a cable car up the mountain.

Stunning views and a place I really like. Lots of places to stop off in the way for coffee etc.

Did it in September, deffo worth a trip out there.

You could ride the trail from Sotres to Fuente De

[Simon_100]

Don't miss the little detour to the 'bear' statue at the San Glorio pass on the N-621 Potes to Riaño road.



But also don't miss Caín de Valdeón. It's a little village ate the entrance to the Cares gorge walk. If you get there in the morning just choose a restaurant and book a table, asking them if you can leave your bike gear on the chairs while you walk a few miles into the ravine.



By Spanish standards the ravine is 'average' but it is a great walk and the mountains around the village ate amazing - Can is said to be one of the hottest places in Spain despite its location due to the bare rock acting like a solar oven. But in winter the sun doesn't come over the horizon for months, making it one of the coldest!

Enjoy!

Simon