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River Ebro – La Rioja
Campoo – Laguardia
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Longest river in Spain
A beautiful tour along the longest river in Spain; from its source in the Cantabrian Mountains through unspoilt countryside, spectacular gorges, and charming villages to reach the vineyards and wineries of La Rioja.
Dates 2024:
Arrival: Sunday
Duration: 8 days
Dates:
April 01. – Oct. 31.
1st Day: Campoo
Individual arrival in Santander or Bilbao and transfer to our hotel in Campoo. Test bikes. Dinner in hotel.
2nd Day: Campoo – Polientes, approx. 59 or 97 km
This stage takes us through some fabulous and unspoilt scenery. From the green mountain pastures of the Cantabrian Mountains, along the shores of the Ebro Reservoir, past the Monastery of Montesclaros surrounded by forests to finally rejoin the Ebro in the Valley of Valderredible and tonight’s stop in Polientes. Those on the short version follow the river direct to Polientes. The longer version circumnavigates the Ebro Reservoir. Dinner in hotel.
3rd Day: Polientes – Valle de Zamanzas, approx. 43 km
We begin by cycling through the open valley of Valderredible. Visit the Romanesque church of San Martín de Elines and also the churches carved into the very rock, so characteristic of this region. Then the sides of the valley begin to close in until we find ourselves in a marvellous canyon of ever-increasing dimensions, where eagles and vultures soar overhead. Visit the fairytale village of Orbaneja del Castillo with cascades running through the village. We pass Pesquera de Ebro and our hotel in the Valle de Zamanzas. Dinner in hotel.
4th Day: Valle de Zamanzas – Medina de Pomar, approx. 36-63 km
A beautiful route which follows a huge bend of the river through the most picturesque and undiscovered villages. An optional extension takes us to the dramatic village of Puentedey, built on a natural rock bridge over the River Nela. Tonight we stay in the Castilian town of Medina de Pomar with its old Jewish quarter and the castle dominating the town and the surrounding landscape. Dinner in hotel.
5th Day: Medina de Pomar – Frías, approx. 58 km
From Medina, we head back to the Ebro, The route then takes us along a quiet country road running parallel to the river where the valley begins to open out again. Visit the Romanesque church of San Pedro de Tejada and soon we are cycling through yet another canyon, which then opens out into the fertile valley around Frías. This is a spectacular village built around its castle with fine views of the Ebro Valley. Our hotel is in a small village close by. Dinner in hotel.
6th Day: Frías – Haro, approx. 62 km
As we leave Frías, the valley begins to close in on us again until we find ourselves in another spectacular canyon. The road runs along the shores of a reservoir surrounded by high mountains and through short tunnels carved out of the rock. The route crosses the little town of Miranda del Ebro before passing through imposing peaks that signal the gateway to the enormous open valley of La Rioja. Tonight is spent in the wine-producing village of Haro, with a chance to drink a glass or two of Rioja in its birthplace and maybe some tapas.
7th Day: Haro – Laguardia, approx. 25-50 km
We cycle through endless vineyards and numerous picturesque villages of La Rioja, with the backdrop of the Sierra de Cantabria mountains and the Ebro never too far away. We finally reach the superb walled medieval village of Laguardia where, as in Haro, wine is almost a way of life.
8th Day: Laguardia
Transfer from Laguardia to Santander or Bilbao at 9 a.m.
YOUR ACCOMMODATION:
On this tour you will stay in mixed accommodations. These include country inns and 3-4* hotels.
Please note, that accommodation requests are always updated daily at the time of booking. The selection is based on availability. Of course, we are happy to accept non-binding customer requests. Tell us your wishes when booking.
You will receive the accommodation we have actually booked with the hotellist and the travel documents (after the booking confirmation at the earliest).
YOUR BICYCLES:
27-speed ladies or gents
E-Bike
- aluminium frame
- mudguard
- rear rack
- helmet
- handlebar bag
- pannier bag
- odometer
- pump
- one repair kit
- bike lock
Attention: In Spain it is mandatory to wear a helmet when on a bike.
YOUR ARRIVAL:
Airport
- Next airport: Santander (SDR), Bilbao (BIO)
- 7 nights in accommodation with en-suite bathroom
- breakfast
- Evening meal with wine on days 1, 2, 3, 4 + 5
- All luggage transfers
- Transfers to and from hotels on arrival and departure days
- roadbook
- maps
- elevation profiles – gps files
Double room | 1.140,- |
Single room | 1.420,- |
Discounts additional bed/children – upon request
Additional bookable
Rental bikes | |
27-speed | 130,- |
E-Bike | 235,- |
Garmin | 42,- |
Additional nights – upon request |
Operator: Iberocycle
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