La Rioja - The Descent of the River Ebro Cycling Tour.
La Rioja - The Descent of the River Ebro Cycling Tour.
7 Days Starting in Reinosa, Cantabria, Spain and ending in 01300 Laguardia, Álava, Spain
Visiting: Las Cigueñas De Ormas, Montes Claros, Reinosa, Polientes, Pesquera de Ebro, Valle de Zamanzas, Orbaneja del Castillo, Puentedey, Medina de Pomar, Frías, Valdenoceda, Tobera, Miranda de Ebro, Haro, Laguardia, Elciego Entitatea
Tour operator:
Tour code:
N/A
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Age range:
15-85
Special diets catered:
Meat, Vegetarians, Vegans
Tour operated in:
English , French , GermanTrip Styles:
Interests:
Tour Overview
A beautiful cycling 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. Self-guided tour available in English, Italian, German and French. Generally easy to intermediate cycling as the route follows the River Ebro as it flows downstream. Some days involve some climbing when the route moves away from the river. Average intermediate. Road, E-bikes, trekking and tandem bikes available.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Transfer From Arrival Point To Hotel In Campoo
Location: Las Cigueñas De Ormas
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Arrival in Santander, Reinosa or Bilbao and transfer to our hotel in Campoo. Test bikes. Dinner in hotel
Day 2 : Campoo To Polientes
Location: Montes Claros, Reinosa, Polientes
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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.
Day 3 : Polientes To Valle De Zamanzas
Location: Pesquera de Ebro, Valle de Zamanzas, Orbaneja del Castillo
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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.
Day 4 : Valle De Zamanzas To Medina De Pomar
Location: Puentedey, Medina de Pomar
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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
Day 5 : Medina De Pomar To Frías
Location: Medina de Pomar, Frías, Valdenoceda, Tobera
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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.
Day 6 : Frías To Haro
Location: Miranda de Ebro, Haro
Accommodation: Hotel
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.
Day 7 : Haro To Laguardia
Location: Laguardia, Elciego Entitatea, Haro
Accommodation: Hotel
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.
Day 8 : Departure
Location: Laguardia
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer from Laguardia to Santander or Bilbao
What's Included
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Accommodation
7 nights’ accommodation with en-suite bathroom Mixture of country inns, 3 and 4 star hotels
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Transfers to and from hotels on arrival and departure days.
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Meals
Breakfast Evening meal with wine on days 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
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Transport
All luggage transfers
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Information pack
Information Pack (Route Guide, maps, elevation profiles – gps files, tag labels)
What's Not Included
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Insurance
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International Travel
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Meals
Lunch during the whole week and evening meals on days 6 & 7.
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Bike rental
Optional Extras
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Carbon road bike
Carbon Road bike
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Hybrid bike rental
Hybrid bike rental
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Supplement for non-standard start dates.
Non-standard start date for 1 person 300€. Non-standard start date charges at 100€ per person from 1-3 persons.
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Own Bike supplement.
Clients may bring own bikes- This will incur a 60€ bike case transfer supplement.
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E-bike rental
E bike rental
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Garmin device
Garmin device
Accommodation
Accommodation with en-suite bathroom
Check out our Q&As
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes. 285€ net price
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Sure!. Also Italian, French and German.
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
We can give you support and guidance.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes. All of them
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If we are a group, can we start on any date?
Groups of 4 or more can choose any start day at no extra cost.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes, Transfer from Bilbao and Santander airports.
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes, As soon you receive your booking confirmation you will get a hotel list.
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
We recommend two items per person.
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