Roman Route to Salamanca
Cycle the Roman Route to Salamanca on this self-guided cycling holiday in Spain. A historic location with gentle cycling paths and carefully chosen roads, this tour takes you past chestnut and oak woodland and through the beautiful villages around Salamanca. Ride around the town of Barco de Avila, exploring its beautiful valley, and experience the history of the region with visits to fascinating 11th-century landmarks. The tour ends in the city of Salamanca, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
2027 launch offer: £50 per person off all 2027 departure dates!
Itinerary
The historic walled city of Avila and a chance to visit its emblematic 11th-century City Walls, medieval Cathedral and convent, chapels, and museums.
Bicycle and equipment handover. Transfer by car to the cycle starting point, on the foothills of the impressive Gredos Mountains. Follow small country roads through rural countryside to reach the lovely town of Barco de Avila, where you will spend two nights.
Exploring the valley surrounding Barco de Avila along pleasant country roads.
Gentle cycle along the rural countryside from Barco de Avila, into the province of Salamanca. Cycling amongst lovely chestnut and oak woodland and into the very beautiful village of Candelario, where you will spend the night.
Cycle down into nearby Béjar to visit its Romanesque churches, XVIth century Palace and XIVth century Convent.
From here, you connect with the “Via de la Plata”, a Roman highway used to transport silver from the northern mines to Seville, in the south.
Today, this Roman highway is a main artery of the famous Camino de Santiago from the south of Spain.
Another day following the “Via de la Plata” amongst pastures dotted with ancient holm oak trees. We are now entering the plains of Castilla to the north as we approach Salamanca. We stop overnight at the small village of San Pedro de Rozados.
One last cycling day to reach the stunning city of Salamanca, now declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. Time to settle into your last hotel and enjoy the many sights and monuments, and soak up the history of this city.
Departure from Salamanca or spend extra nights in the city or the surrounding area.
Arrival: Avila
Departure: Avila
Nearest arrival airport(s): Madrid or Salamanca
Nearest departure airport(s): Madrid or Salamanca
We also recommend travelling by train to all of our cycling holiday starting and departure points. We can help you plan your journey to Avila by rail.
Car parking is available on all tours at the first hotel or a nearby public parking location. Full details are available on request. Please do not book travel until an official invoice confirms the cycling holiday.
Route overview
Starting point: Avila
End point: Salamanca
Total cycling distance: approx. 186 km
Cycling from Ávila to Salamanca offers a scenic ride through the heart of Spain’s Castile and León region, covering approximately 110 kilometers. The terrain is a mix of rolling hills, open plains, and gentle ascents, making it a moderate route for cyclists with some experience.
Starting in Ávila, a city famous for its well-preserved medieval walls and high altitude (around 1,130 meters), cyclists begin on a plateau with cool, crisp air. The route generally trends downhill, with some moderate climbs, as it moves towards Salamanca, though the gradients are not too steep. The landscape features expansive agricultural fields, forests, and occasional river crossings, offering serene and open countryside views.
BIKE HIRE OPTIONS
This cycling holiday benefits from high-quality bike hire options that have been carefully selected for the tour. Each well-maintained bike has modern V-brakes, aluminium wheels and puncture-proof tyres based around a branded frame. Dynamo lights, small panniers, a mobile phone holder, repair accessories, a handlebar bag and a comfortable saddle ensure that you have everything you need for an enjoyable cycle tour.
Standard Unisex Bike
Sizes: XS to XL
Standard Men’s Bike with crossbar
Sizes: XS to XL
Unisex Electric Bike
The electric bikes available on this tour assist up to 25 km/h whilst pedalling. The pedalec motor is in the bottom bracket of the frame and the detachable batteries last for approximately 120 km. Each bike has an illuminated LCD and 8-speed internal hub gears. Only limited numbers are available.
Sizes: S to XL
What’s included
- 7 nights’ accommodation.
- 7 breakfasts.
- Luggage transfers between hotels
- Detailed maps with the trail marked
- Itinerary description, full of recommendations for things to do and places to visit, advice and suggestions and information about your accommodation, etc.
- Emergency support
- Activity insurance
Not included
- Travel to/from the start and finish (Flights/Trains)
- Evening meals (unless stated)
- Local daily taxes (Payable at the hotel)
- Helmets (Please bring your own cycle helmet with you)
- Water bottles
- Travel insurance
- Bike hire (Rental bike insurance included)
- Bike insurance (unless stated)
- Welcome meetings (unless stated)
- Transfers (unless included)
- SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT: £509 PER PERSON
Check Availability
2026/27 Self-Guided cycling holidays
All prices shown are per person, based on sharing a double or twin room, and exclude flights and bike hire.
Special Offer: £50 per person off all 2027 departure dates!
Contact us for more information, a special price, or call 017687 71700. Offer valid on new bookings only.
NEW FOR 2027
To make a booking, simply use the filter to select the day of the week on which the tour operates. You’ll then see all available tour dates and prices. No payment is taken at this stage.
For all bookings, we require a 20% deposit, with the final balance due 56 days before arrival. An invoice and online payment link will be generated once the tour has been confirmed.
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