Discover The Mines of León MTB, a wild and depopulated territory.

Details of the MTB route

Mountain bike
Active / Extreme
Transfer of luggage
106km and 3.150m+

Travel back in time with the Las Minas MTB Route through a remote and almost unknown territory where the human presence is truly testimonial.

A wild and unpopulated landscape where you can get lost and disconnect with the mountain bike in León. Pedal through the forgotten and spectacular Eastern Leonese Mountain and discover stories of the railroad and old abandoned mines with a glorious past.

All this with Roman roads and archaeological sites from the Iron Age and ancient Cantabrian tribes.

You dare?

Start of the Las Minas MTB route

The journey begins in Cistierna.

Finish

The route ends in Sabero, 6km from Cistierna.

You will pass through

The mtb route passes through Sabero, Salamón.

What's Included

Accommodation in half board (breakfast and dinner)
Track of the route for GPS
Briefing prior to the start of the route.
Transfer of luggage between accommodations
Technical assistance en route
Souvenir bag when finished

Optional services not included

Traditional bicycle rental (€ 50 per person)
Electric bike rental (€ 100 per person)
Extra night at the end. (€ 45 / person in a double room) (€ 50 / person in a single room)
GPS rental (+15 €)
Transfers

What will you see on the Minas de León MTB route?

Roman roads and archaeological sites from the Iron Age and ancient Cantabrian tribes.
Wild and unpopulated territory
Spectacular Eastern Mountain Leonesa
Railroad stories, old abandoned mines from a glorious past

Itinerary of the trip through the Mines of León by bike

Day 1: Accommodation in CistiernaArrival in Cistierna

The day before the start, you will arrive at the first hotel in Cistierna. A good place to taste the typical dishes before starting to pedal.

Day 2: Cistierna - Salamón54 km 1.830 m

Day 3: Salamón – Sabero46 km 1.320 m

Where you will stay

The accommodations on this cycling route are Hostel and Rural Hotel type, with private bathroom, half board (Dinner and breakfast). They have been selected for their quality and location.

Frequently Asked Questions

I am only one, is it possible to book the tour?

Yes, you can do it alone. Might be an extra cost for individual traveller.

Can I rent a bike?

Yes, a fully equiped bike is available for rent. You can select during the booking process.

Is the daily luggage transfer between the accommodations included?

Yes, every day we will take your luggage to the next hotel. You just have to leave it at reception, and we take care of everything. Usually it will already be at the hotel when you arrive.

Can I cancel the booking?

We want to be as flexible as possible. Therefore, in the event of an unforeseen event, we will do our best to change the dates of the trip at no cost so that you can travel within the same year.

And if your plans change and you want to cancel the trip before the start date, the following management fees will apply:

• With more than 30 days, the management costs will be 20% of the amount of the trip.
• Between 30 and 15 days, the management costs will be 50% of the amount of the trip
• With less than 14 days, the amount to be paid will be 100% of the amount of the trip.

To have more flexibility, we recommend contracting travel, assistance, CR and cancellation insurance with which the trip can be canceled up to 24 hours before the start date with a 10% franchise. Check with us the conditions. Keep in mind that the price of the insurance is not refunded once contracted in case of cancellation or modification.