La Rioja Self-Guided Bike Tour

by Bike Spain Tours
Region
La Rioja
Duration
6 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Intermediate
D-Score™
N/A - Unknown

Overview

La Rioja Self-Guided Bike Tour: Explore Spain’s most famous wine region at your own pace on this superb cycling and wine tour of La Rioja. Visit world-famous wineries, admire stunning scenery and pair delicious wines with the region’s finest gastronomy! Lying along the south of the Ebro river, the La Rioja valley boasts a lush, rolling landscape dotted with picturesque medieval villages, fine wineries and avant-garde architecture. It truly is a feast for the senses! Starting in the Basque area of La Rioja, you will stay in the beautiful town of Laguardia, perched peacefully above the sprawling vineyards of the famous tempranillo grapes. From here you will pedal your way east across the rolling valley of the Ebro river with plenty of opportunity to visit wineries, admire beautifully preserved Romanesque churches and stroll around charming medieval towns such as Briones and Ezcaray. The Camino de Santiago (St. James Way in English), the world’s oldest tourist trail, is the dividing line between the upper and lower Rioja regions so you will also get a glimpse of this famous pilgrim route. Staying in some of the region’s most luxurious hotels and biking past many of its acclaimed wineries, this trip is the ideal introduction to one of Spain’s more undiscovered regions. Our self-guided cycling itinerary allows you to enjoy La Rioja at your own pace.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Laguardia (Arrival day)

Laguardia (Arrival day)

Day 2: Ábalos

42 km 714 m

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Ábalos

Day 3: Ábalos

44 km 754 m

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Ábalos

Day 4: Santo Domingo de la Calzada

42 km 581 m

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Santo Domingo de la Calzada

Day 5: Santo Domingo de la Calzada

30 km 257 m

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Santo Domingo de la Calzada

Day 6: Departure day

Departure day

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental

About the La Rioja

A dedicated guide for this region is not available yet.