Cycling the Ruta Via De La Plata

A guidebook to cycling the 924km (574 mile) Ruta Via de la Plata from Seville to Gijon. A pilgrimage variant, the Camino Sanabres, to Santiago de Compostela is also described. The route through western Spain is suitable for any reasonably fit cyclist and can each be completed in around 2 weeks.

• Presented in 14 stages between 33 and 102km (21-63 miles) in length
• Camino Sanabres option is presented in 16 stages covering 1002km (623 miles)
• Both on and off road variants are detailed
• Route passes through Seville, Mérida, Cáceres, Salamanca, Leon, Zamora and Oviedo
• 1:150,000 maps and profiles are included for each stage
• Can be cycled year-round with the best times in spring and autumn
• GPX files available to download
• Detailed information on pilgrim lodging, facilities and preparation

Auteur

John Hayes is a retired management consultant with degrees from Liverpool University and University College London. Immediately after finishing work in 2011 he embarked on an epic 5,000km trek across Europe, walking from Tarifa in Spain to Budapest. John has written for numerous walking and trekking magazines. John first walked the GR1 in early 2013 and has made two return trips. When exploring new routes in Spain John enjoys the advice and support of Juan Holgado, whose website JuanHolgado.com is one of best known local sources on Spanish walking. John has walked the Camiño dos Faros in Spain twice, in April 2016 (with Christine his wife) and in June 2017.

Résumé
Guidebook to cycling the Ruta Via de la Plata through western Spain, covering the 924km route from Seville to the coastal city of Gijón and a pilgrimage variant to Santiago de Compostela. With road and off-road alternatives (the latter suitable for gravel bikes), the route offers fantastic cycling and rich cultural and historical interest.