Segovia’s Medieval Villages

Day 1: Arrival to Segovia
Day 2: Segovia - Collado Hermoso, 26 miles (42 km). Climb: 349 m
Day 3: Circular route to Turegano, 22 miles (36 km). Climb: 227 m
Day 4: Collado Hermoso - Pedraza, 20 miles (32 km). Climb: 233 m
Day 5: Circular route Pedraza, 18 miles (29 km). Climb: 250 m
Day 6: Pedraza - Sepulveda, 20 miles (32 km). Climb: 379 m
Day 7: Circular route to Duraton Canyon Nature Reserve, 23 miles (37 km). Climb 607 m.
Day 8: Departure

Day 1: Arrival to Segovia
This bike tour in Spain begins in the monumental city of Segovia. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985, you will spend the first night in the city and have a chance to explore its many historic jewels. 

Sample accommodation: Hotel Infanta Isabel, Hotel Casa Mudéjar, or Monasterio De San Antonio El Real

Day 2: Segovia - Collado Hermoso, 26 miles (42 km). Climb: 349 m
Small country roads and pretty rural countryside will bring you to Collado Hermoso. Visit the Royal Palace of San Ildefonso and its lovely gardens and eat in one of the excellent restaurants at Torrecaballeros. 

Sample accommodation: Posada Fuenteplateada

Day 3: Circular route to Turegano, 22 miles (36 km). Climb: 227 m
Today's route takes you away from the mountains to reach the historic town of Turegano, home of a medieval castle. This extraordinary castle towers over the city, incorporating an earlier Romanesque Church in its construction. Overnight in Collado Hermoso.

Sample accommodation: Posada Fuenteplateada

Day 4: Collado Hermoso - Pedraza, 20 miles (32 km). Climb: 233 m
You will cycle through small villages and woodlands to reach the beautifully-preserved town of Pedraza. Considered one of the most beautiful walled cities in Spain, this place will surely be a highlight of the trip!

Sample accommodation: Hostería Del Arco or Hotel Don Mariano

Day 5: Circular route Pedraza, 18 miles (29 km). Climb: 250 m
Today you will explore the countryside of Pedraza. You will come across quaint villages where the rustic style is ever-present; perfect examples of rural Romanesque churches and stunning countryside.

Sample accommodation: Hostería Del Arco or Hotel Don Mariano

Day 6: Pedraza - Sepulveda, 20 miles (32 km). Climb: 379 m
Today you will cycle from the foothills to the plains of Castilla. This route is relaxing as you pass through fields of sunflowers and wheat. Eventually it will lead to the hilltop town of Sepulveda. Have a picnic near the natural spring or take a dip in the crystal clear waters!

Sample accommodation: Rural Hotel Posada de San Millan or Hotel los Templarios 

Day 7: Circular route to Duraton Canyon Nature Reserve, 23 miles (37 km). Climb 607 m.
The last cycling day will bring you to the Duraton Canyon Nature Reserve. Cycling along the river, you will pass under the shade of poplars while admiring the impressive birds of the area.

Sample accommodation: Rural Hotel Posada de San Millan or Hotel los Templarios

Day 8: Departure
Departure after breakfast. Extend your stay or return to Segovia

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In Segovia, you will stay in a three star hotel in the very heart of historic Segovia. Day 2 through 7 you will be in high quality, small, rural accommodations and in Sepulveda, you will stay in a unique heritage hotel. Here is a sample hotel list, based on availability:
Night 1: Hotel Infanta Isabel, Hotel Casa Mudéjar, or Monasterio De San Antonio El Real
Nights 2 & 3: Rural Hotel Fuente Plateada (Sotosalbos)
Nights 4 & 5: Rural Hotel Hosteria del Arco (Pedraza)
Nights 6 & 7: Rural Hotel Posada de San Millan or Hotel los Templarios (Sepulveda)

Bicycles

Giant Argento (or equivalent)

• Frame - ALUXX-Grade Aluminum
• Fork - SR Suntour M3010, Aluminium, 50mm
• Handlebar - GIANT Sport City-Trekking, Aluminium, 590mm
• Stem - Kalloy AL-822 Quill, adjustable, Aluminium
• Seatpost - Kalloy SP-503 suspension seatpost, 30.9x300, Aluminium
• Saddle - Selle Royal Lancia
• Pedals - VP-607 City/Trekking, Aluminium
• Shifters - Shimano EF51, 3x7
• Front Derailleur - Shimano Tourney TX51
• Rear Derailleur - Shimano Acera M360
• Brakes - Tektro linear-pull

Kalkhoff Voyager Move Ebike (or equivalent)

• Hydraulic Tektro disc brakes
• Bosch Performance drive system
• AXA Blueline30 LED front light
• Schwalbe Energizer E-bike tyres