Eurovelo 1 Route
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Length: Approx. 516 km
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Provinces included: Burgos, Palencia,Valladolid, Zamora,Salamanca
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Total ascent: 3,669 m
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Total descent: 2,782 m
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Maximum altitude: 1,157 m
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Minimum altitude: 621 m
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EuroVelo 1 belongs to EuroVelo, a European network of 16 long-distance cycling routes, promoted by the European Cyclists’ Federation, which connects the entire European continent, over more than 80,000 km. The EuroVelo 1 route stretches over 9,150 kilometres, starting at North Cape, Norway, it runs through England, Ireland, France and Spain, ending in Camiña, Portugal.
The route enters Spain through the Atlantic Pyrenees in Navarra and follows the French Pilgrim’s Route to Santiago until it reaches Burgos. Once there, you can visit the cathedral, the pinnacle of European Gothic art and the only cathedral in Spain to be designated a World Heritage Site. You can also visit the Atapuerca Archaeological Site, the cornerstone of human evolution, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The route continues along the Canal of Castilla and the Douro Route, where you can enjoy the richness of the renowned local wines and its delicious cuisine. Here you will find a wide range of resources and services supported by the Certified Wine Routes of Cigales, Rueda and Toro. Follow the path of the Douro River until you reach Zamora, Spain’s Romanesque Capital. From there you can travel on to the World Heritage City of Salamanca via the Vía de la Plata Route, this historically and culturally important city has one of the oldest universities in the world. This route is fully signposted (IMBA España).
More information and route tracks: www.turismocastillayleon.com/en/enbici and eurovelo1spain.com
