Country
France, Spain
Region
Brittany
Distance
1387km
Time
11 days
Elevation
12000hm
Difficulty
Medium
Contributor
Anna E.
Short Description
Embarking on a cycling odyssey from Brest to Madrid, my journey unfolded with scenic delights, unexpected challenges, and cultural treasures. Pedaling through Brittany’s diverse landscapes, from charming towns like Concarneau to historic sites in Segovia, each day brought new adventures. Navigating pine-filled routes, conquering headwinds, and savoring coastal pleasures, the ride culminated with a triumphant ascent in San Lorenzo de El Escorial. This tour seamlessly blended physical exertion, cultural exploration, and the joy of rediscovery, creating memories etched in the wheels of my cycling escapade.
Due to time pressure to catch a flight, we skipped a stage. This part is marked as not ridden.
Route overview
Insights
Adjustability route
In France, easy to adjust, in Spain a bit more difficult
Recommended time of year
March to October, in summer, it can get too hot
Anything to consider?
Quite some ferries on the way!
Travel to start
Train to Brest
Travel from finish
Train, flight from Madrid
Highlights
Brittany, San SebastiΓ‘n
Food
Mostly easy to get, in Spain, past Burgos, shops tend to be quite far from each other.
Road Surface
Mostly good, with some off road section
Recommended Bike Type
All possible, even the off road parts were doable with a road bike (not necessarily fun though).