This is a moderately challenging long-distance tour, best suited for experienced cyclists with good endurance. The ride covers mountain climbs, high plateaus, and long flat sections—especially through Castile y León. The final day features over 2,000m of climbing into Portugal’s Serra da Estrela mountains. It’s a rewarding challenge, made manageable by professional support throughout.

Team Volta delivers full support throughout the event, including:

• Professional ride guides and support vehicles
• Feed stations with energy bars and drinks
• Mechanical assistance and spare equipment
• Luggage transfers, bike box transport, and hotel check-ins
• GPX navigation files and pre-ride briefings

You focus on riding. We handle the rest.

The full package includes:

• 6 nights in distinctive, character-filled hotels
• All breakfasts and evening meals
• Airport transfers (Santander or Bilbao arrival / Porto or Lisbon departure)
• Full ride support: ride guides, nutrition, vehicle backup, luggage handling
• Bike box transport and GPX route files

Read more about our selected hotels HERE

Yes. The route has been carefully chosen to prioritise quiet roads, rural landscapes, and minimal traffic. We avoid large urban centres and high-speed roads. With support vehicles and experienced guides nearby, safety is always a priority.

Expect an incredibly varied landscape, including:

• The lush Cantabrian Mountains
• The open plains of Castile y León
• Historic cities like Zamora and Ciudad Rodrigo
• The mountainous border region and vineyards of northern Portugal

This route showcases the diversity of the Iberian Peninsula.

You’ll stay in carefully selected hotels, each chosen for their comfort, charm, and connection to the local region. Expect a mix of family-run inns, historic city hotels, and countryside retreats—all offering great hospitality and local character. You can read more about our selected hotels HERE

The event is scheduled for Spring and Autumn, when the weather is typically warm and dry across northern Spain and Portugal. The temperatures are ideal for endurance cycling, and the long daylight hours offer plenty of time to enjoy the scenery.

The full route covers 600km (375 miles) over 5 riding days, not including the arrival and departure days. It takes you across the Iberian Peninsula from the northern coast of Spain to the mountains of Portugal near the Douro Valley.

Absolutely. It’s a unique coast-to-border experience that showcases two countries, five regions, and a remarkable variety of landscapes, cultures, and flavours. With professional support and unforgettable riding, the Trans Iberian stands out as one of Europe’s most memorable point-to-point cycling challenges.