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La Rioja – The Descent of the River Ebro (9 Days)
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Key Information:
Tour Duration: 9
day(s)
Group Size: 1
- 15
people
Destination(s):
Spain
Specialty Categories:
Bicycle Touring
Cultural Journey
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 910 Euro (EUR)
Maximum Per Person Price: 910 Euro (EUR)
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Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Transfer to Fontibre. We meet at Bilbao Airport and transfer to our hotel in Fontibre. Test bikes.
Day 2: Fontibre – Villanueva de la Nía. 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 Villanueva de la Nía. Those on the short version follow the river direct to Villanueva. The longer version circumnavi- gates the Ebro Reservoir. Distance short 53 km – 33 miles, long 90 km – 56 miles.
Day 3: Villanueva de la Nía – Pesquera del Ebro. We begin by cycling through the open valley of Valderredible. Take the opportunity to visit the Romanesque church of San Martín de Elines and also the churches carved into the very rock which are so characteristic of this region. As we progress down the river, the sides of the valley begin to close in until we find ourselves in a marvelous canyon of ever-increasing dimensions, where eagles and vultures soar overhead. Stop to visit the fairytale village of Orbaneja del Castillo with its cascades running through the village. As we approach Pesquera, the canyon of the Ebro reaches unbelievable dimensions before we finally reach the attractive village that will be tonight’s resting-place. Distance 53 km – 33 miles (route extensions available).
Day 4: Pesquera del Ebro – Quintana de Valdivielso. A beautiful route which follows a huge bend of the river through the most picturesque and undiscovered villages. Take the optional longer route to visit the old quarter of Medina de Pomar with its castle dominating the town and the surrounding landscape. More eagles and vultures as we rejoin the river in yet another canyon. Tonight’s stop is in the little village of Quintana de Valdivielso.Distance short 37 km – 23 miles, long 71 km – 44 miles.
Day 5: Quintana de Valdivielso - Frías (Herrán). This route 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 and enjoying fine views of the Ebro Valley. Our longer route takes a more roundabout trip through the valley of Frías. We finally reach tonight’s stop in the hamlet of Herrán. Short 37 km – 23 miles, Long 54 km – 34 miles
Day 6: Frías - Haro. 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. Our shorter route terminates in Miranda and we transfer to Haro. Distance short 41 km – 26 miles, long 58 km – 36 miles
Day 7: Haro - Laguardia. We begin Day Seven with a visit to one of the many famous bodegas in Haro, complete with wine tasting. We then 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. Distance 50 km – 31 miles.
Day 8: Rest day in Laguardia. Explore La Rioja. Take a trip to the capital, Logroño. Enjoy a tour round one of the bodegas with wine tasting included. Do some last minute shopping. Take it easy, or take another last ride. Cycle up to the “Balcony of La Rioja”, with its incomparable views over the valley and across to the neighbouring provinces of Soria, Navarra and Burgos.
Day 9: Transfer Laguardia – departure point. End of trip. Pick up from hotel and transfer to departure point.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Continental style breakfast
- Set evening meal on Day 4 Visit to wine bodega and wine tasting on Day 7
- Transport to and from arrival / departure points
- Information Pack with Route Guide and maps
- Luggage transport between hotels.
Price does not Includes
- Lunch & dinner
- Bicycle hire
- Holiday extension.
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