Featured Touring Recent Trip To The Picos...

Looks brilliant, must go

 

Looks like fun, music included?

 

Looks like you had a great time.

Been to the Picos quite a few times myself, stayed in Paradors and hotels.

What type of accommodation/standard did you used @MattGaydon.

 

Thinking of going late next year or early 2020 if we are allowed into Europe. Would appreciate a copy of your routes. Will pm you with my e mail address,

 

I've lost count of the number of times I've travelled around the Picos, but it's always been a real pleasure.

Back in the day the roads were absolutely dire to drive on, let alone ride: but now they're excellent - and biking heaven. A beautiful area of Spain with a great combination of coast and mountain

We usually travel over there on Brittany Ferries and then stay in their contracted hotels, paradors, etc, by packaging both together you get a good deal overall and we've never had any accommodation we felt was poor but plenty that we've returned to. The ferry from Plymouth to Santander takes about 20 hours and we treat it as part of the holiday, a chance to have a drink or two, relax and enjoy the French cuisine on-board.

Some photos from over the years:



















R

 

PS. @MattGaydon , I see you found the Bear - and the Hotel Del'Oso!

R

 

Did you route plan Matt, or just wing it. I have a trip booked in June this year with my two lads. Most Picos De Europa maps I can find online are hiking & walking orientated. Do you know of any motorcycle tour maps of the area?

 

Have a look at the routes on Ride's magazines website

 

Hi Matt, I would like to see routes you took, We have stayed at Braganda and Chaves, Portugal, It was a lovely part of the world and welcoming people,
Regards Jeff