Spain Self Guided Biking / La Rioja

by Nichols Expeditions
Region
La Rioja
Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Moderate
D-Score™
D2 - Intermediate

Overview

La Rioja Spain Bike Tours are self-guided or guided tours traveling through through the green pastures and beautiful valleys, on quiet roads from the mountains to the vineyards. Overnight in truly charming accommodations. We begin our route along this tiny mountain stream through the green pastures and beautiful valleys of Cantabria. We’ll witness the changes in the river as it creates imposing canyons and finally we arrive in La Rioja, home of the finest wines produced in Spain. With the limestone mountains of the Sierra de Cantabria in the background, we’ll be surrounded by a sea of vineyards dotted with ancient villages, castles and wine-producing bodegas. This is a magnificent trip for those who wish to visit parts of Spain that few tourists ever see. Charming accommodations with breakfasts as well as most dinners are included. Each day your luggage will be transferred to your hotel, so you can travel light bringing only what you will need during the day.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: We meet in Santander and transfer to our hotel in Campoo

We meet in Santander and transfer to our hotel in Campoo

Day 2: Fontibre – Polientes

59 km 0 m

D1

Fontibre – Polientes

Day 3: Polientes – Pesquera del Ebro

43 km 0 m

D1

Polientes – Pesquera del Ebro

Day 4: Pesquera del Ebro – Medina de Pomar

35 km 0 m

D1

Pesquera del Ebro – Medina de Pomar

Day 5: Medina de Pomar – Frías

58 km 0 m

D1

Medina de Pomar – Frías

Day 6: Frías – Haro

62 km 0 m

D1

Frías – Haro

Day 7: Haro – Laguardia

50 km 0 m

D1

Haro – Laguardia

Day 8: After breakfast, 9 am transfer to Bilbao

After breakfast, 9 am transfer to Bilbao

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental

About the La Rioja

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