Cycling day trip from Carrión de los Condes to León

Get ready for a classic slice of the Camino! This long but rewarding cycling route starts from Carrión de los Condes, a historic town famous for its medieval monasteries and warm pilgrim vibe. You’ll head west across the gently rolling meseta, passing endless wheat fields and tiny villages. With just under 500 meters of total climbing, the ride is mostly mellow, giving you time to soak up the wide Castilian skies.

While there’s a good mix of surfaces, with a hefty amount of gravel and unpaved tracks, it’s nothing your sturdy tires can’t handle. You’ll spend most of the day on quiet farm tracks, sharing the way with other cyclists and pilgrims making their way to Santiago.

Eventually, you’ll roll into León—a vibrant city with a magnificent Gothic cathedral, lively tapas bars, and a cheerful Old Town. Park your bike, grab a local caña, and congratulate yourself on covering a classic stretch of Spain’s legendary pilgrim trail!