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Cycle tourism trip of the last week of the Vuelta a España on its journey through Seville, Extremadura and central Spain.
Experience the passion of the last week of the Vuelta during your tour of Extremadura and Madrid. We’ll arrive in Seville by AVE train and ride close to the city. We’ll continue on our bus to Extremadura, Talavera and we end up in the Sierra de Guadarrama. It’ll be easy terrain on Monday and Tuesday, with climbs on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The traditional Sunday circuit will be held in the center of Madrid. Nothing like pedaling on the same roads that the professionals will travel a few hours later, enjoying access to the VIP area to see the end of the stage from the best position. With front-row seats at the finish line in the exclusive VIP area, all you need to do is sit with champagne in hand and wait for the professionals to arrive.
We promise a spectacular cycling trip that captures the beauty of the routes and the highlights of the race. The relaxed atmosphere and accessibility to professional cyclists and their teams during the Vuelta make this trip a very special experience. Accommodation in luxury 4-star hotels, VIP access to the race areas and bicycle rides along spectacular routes with logistical support at all times in addition to the presence of our experienced guides, we can guarantee that it will be one of the trips of your life!!
Day 1: Sunday, September 4
Arrival Day – Madrid
Arrival at the hotel on your own and dinner at a local restaurant on your own. You will have time to get to know the city and prepare your bikes. There will be a meeting with the Bike Spain Tours guides at 8PM in the hotel lobby.
Hotel: H10 Puerta de Alcala ****
Day 2: Monday, September 5. Seville
This morning, our bus leaves Madrid at 9am with the bikes and luggage while the group can walk to Atocha station to take the fast train to Seville (2.3h of journey). Upon arrival, we’ll check-in at the hotel and have free time until 18pm. At 18h we will do a short bike ride around the city. We will have dinner together at the hotel at 20.30h.
Seville is the capital of Andalusia and it will not leave you indifferent. The beauty of the streets, buildings and its people is one of the most representative of Spain and its culture and history.
Hotel: Exe Macarena****
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Day 3: Tuesday, September 6
Today we cycle north from the hotel, passing through Italica, an ancient Roman city and other towns around Seville such as Algaba. We return to Seville for lunch by the river or the Cathedral and we go to Tomares to see the end of the race in the VIP area. After the race, we’ll ride back to the hotel through the Expo 92 site with several modern buildings.
Dinner at the hotel and free night.
Hotel: Exe Macarena****
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Route: TBC (approx 60kms)
Stage: https://www.lavuelta.es/en/stage-16
Day 4: Wednesday, September 7. Plasencia
Transfer to Santa Olalla (1h) for a ride through forest of oaks and farms of the Iberian pig. The best Iberian ham in the world is raised here. At the end of the ride, we’ll end up at the Monastery of Tentudía to see the end of the uphill stage. Another opportunity for the race favorites to measure their strength. At the end of the stage, there’ll be a transfer by bus to Plasencia (2.3 h), where we’ll stay at the Parador, a former convent of San Domingo converted into a luxury hotel with a swimming pool. Dinner at the hotel in a beautiful dining room. Plasencia is a walled city, which has numerous Palaces from the time of the Conquerors.
Hotel: Parador de Plasencia ****
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Route: 60 kms + 1100 mts
Stage: https://www.lavuelta.es/en/stage-17
Day 5: Thursday, September 8
Today we pedal from the hotel to the Vera valley and climb to Piornal, a town at 1200 meters high with views of several valleys and mountains. We’ll ride near the Yuste monastery, the birthplace of Emperor Carlos V. After the stage, we’ll have a van transfer to Talavera de la Reina (1,3h) with dinner at the hotel.
Talavera, the city of Toledo is known for the ceramic industry and owes its surname to the Queen as it was a donation from the King of Castile to María of Portugal for her marriage in 1328.
Hotel: Be Live Talavera****
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Route: 70 kms + 1400 mts
Stage: https://www.lavuelta.es/en/stage-18
Day 6: Friday, September 9
Today, we’ll ride from the hotel to the port of Pielago and back to Talavera. It’s a 63 kms ride that the pros must do 2 times. We will do it once and back at the hotel, we’ll watch the second round on the giant screen in the VIP area.
Free afternoon and dinner at the hotel.
Hotel: Be Live Talavera****
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Route: 60 kms + 800 mts
Stage: https://www.lavuelta.es/en/stage-19
Day 7: Saturday, September 10
Transfer to Navacerrada (2h) to pedal a real queen stage. Only 80 kms but 2 first-class climbs and we’ll do it shortly before the riders pass. Puerto de la Morcuera is 8 km at 6% and Cotos Climbs is 14 km at 5% to Navacerrada to finish masterfully at the finish line. After the stage, we’ll bike down to the bus in town and continue to Madrid (1h). Dinner at the hotel.
Hotel: H10 Puerta de Alcalá ****
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Route: 83 kms + 1670 mts
Stage: https://www.lavuelta.es/en/stage-20
Day 8: Sunday, September 11. Madrid
Today is the day of the grand finale. You’ll have a free morning in Madrid. You can pedal on the circuit or in the city or simply stroll and relax in one of the extraordinary museums next to your hotel. At 15pm we’ll have the final party in the luxury VIP area next to the finish line to see the end of the women’s race and the Vuelta. There will be a buffet of food, drinks and snacks from 3pm to 7pm. After the final sprint, you’ll get to watch the podium celebration and then you can either continue to watch the riders celebrate the end of the race or finish your sightseeing in Madrid.
Hotel: H10 Puerta de Alcalá ****
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Stage: https://www.lavuelta.es/en/stage-21
Day 9: Monday, September 12. Madrid
Departure day
After breakfast, our services end. Today, you can enjoy a free day in Madrid. You can fly from the international airport.
Bike Spain Tours guides will be available to help you with your travel plans and with any other details so that you have a happy journey back home!
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel H10 Alcalá
This hotel was entirely renovated in 2016 and offers a quality stay
The H10 Puerta de Alcalá is located about 100 meters from the Retiro Park in Madrid and the subway station Principe de Vergara. It offers elegant rooms with wooden floors, minibar and pillow menu.
Exe Sevilla Macarena
An unbeatable location and wonderful panoramic views of the city of Seville.
Located in front of the Macarena basilica and the Parliament, Exe Sevilla Macarena 4* invites you to enjoy the beauty of Andalucia. Its 331 rooms, set around a beautiful typical Sevillian patio, are equipped with an elegant and sophisticated decoration, as well as all the necessary services for a luxurious stay in Seville.
Parador de Plasencia
The hotel occupies Santo Domingo Monastery, built in the 15th century.
Thick stone walls, vaulted ceilings and beautiful décor await you in the Gothic style interior. The hotel is the ideal spot from which to explore the city and the surrounding natural landscapes. The town of Plasencia is located on the banks of the Jerte River, in the Extremadura province of Cáceres.
Be Live City Center Talavera
Talavera de la Reina has a lot of sights to see and is filled with museum and historic buildings.
The Hotel Be Live City Center Talavera stands within walking distance of Talavera de la Reina’s historic district. This modern, 4-star hotel has 103 guestrooms with free WiFi for city breaks, business trips, or visitors interested in culture, since it enables them to take a break while seeing all the sights in town.
3.250,00€
I rate our experience a 10. Niki an Luis really made our trip one we will never forget. The choices for us about cycling routes, restaurants and hotels were all excellent. Niki and Luis were truly a pleasure to be around. They gave 100% to making sure we had a memorable cycling trip. Thank you to everyone at Bike Spain for your efforts. The Bike Spain team is a superior group. They took care of everything. They gave us great information, took care of any issues that came up. They were always friendly and courteous.
