Wine Route: Rioja and Ribera del Duero
- 7 days7 riding days
- 251 kmby bike
- Bikeyour choice
- Hotelshand-picked
- 24 h supportand guide
- On requestper person
RIOJA – RIBERA DEL DUERO
The bike route through Rioja and Ribera del Duero is a historic journey through the vineyards of the Ebro River, visiting wineries, charming villages and castles, while enjoying the region’s gastronomy and excellent local wines.
Routes to suit you
Choose the route and pace that best suit your level.
Constant support
The support vehicle follows you all day: breakdowns, tiredness or visits.
Food and culture
Great food, historic villages and corners only locals know.
Day by day
7 days and about 251 km of cycling.
Madrid – Burgos – El Ciego18 km
Pick-up at Madrid airport with private transfer. Burgos: Stop to visit the magnificent cathedral and enjoy some tapas. La Rioja: Arrival and check-in at the hotel. 18 km circular bike route. Gourmet dinner, a short distance from the hotel, where we begin our tasting experience of some of the region’s best wines.
Around the Vineyards and Wineries of La Rioja51 km
We cross the Rioja Alavesa valley, home to the most famous wineries, stopping at some of them. We pass through the picturesque village of San Vicente de la Sonsierra, visiting the historic castle and church. We visit the town of Haro, the wine capital of Rioja. For lunch we tour the inside of a modern winery, with wine tasting. In the village of El Ciego, we’ll visit the gardens of the Hotel Marqués de Riscal, an innovative building designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry.
Logroño – Nájera – Santo Domingo de la Calzada50 km
After a hearty breakfast, we start pedaling through the most beautiful villages and roads of La Rioja. On our way to Santo Domingo de la Calzada, we take in spectacular views of the vineyards and surrounding mountains as we cross the Camino de Santiago. We stop for lunch at a picturesque vineyard where we experience the winemaking process firsthand and enjoy gourmet food and wine. In the afternoon, we travel by private transport to the charming walled town of Laguardia, Rioja’s fortified medieval capital.
El Ciego – San Millán de la Cogolla45 km
We’ll cycle towards S. Millán de la Cogolla, home to the monasteries of San Millán de Yuso and San Millán de Suso. We’ll then travel by car to the beautiful Parador de Lerma, a converted palace where our excellent dinner will be paired with the prestigious wines they produce themselves — wines whose journey from vine to glass we will have witnessed firsthand.
Santo Domingo de Silos – La Vid46 km
We set off from the heritage village of Santo Domingo de Silos, whose historic Benedictine monastery has stood since the year 954. We cross beautiful open countryside, with a mix of lush vineyards and mountain landscapes. We move on to the neighboring village of La Vid, home to the magnificent monastic site of Santa María de la Vid.
Sepúlveda – Pedraza41 km
In the morning, we take a 1-hour private transfer to the medieval village of Pedraza. Our route will take us to the Romanesque city of Segovia.
Segovia – Madrid
We visit Segovia, one of Spain’s most picturesque cities, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We’ll walk along the walls and the river surrounding the city, before passing beneath the impressive Roman aqueduct, one of the best preserved in the world. After a gourmet lunch of local cuisine, we’ll continue on to Madrid. End of the trip
What the trip includes
We take care of everything so you only think about riding.
Breakfasts, lunches or picnics.
4-star accommodation.
Support vehicle.
Mechanical assistance.
Bike guide.
Luggage transport from hotel to hotel.
Bike rental.
Itinerary
- Breakfasts, lunches or picnics.
- 4-star accommodation.
- Support vehicle.
- Mechanical assistance.
- Bike guide.
- Luggage transport from hotel to hotel.
- Bike rental.
The trip with us
What our travellers say
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Payment and Cancellation Policy
To confirm your booking, payment is made in three instalments:
- 25% on booking (non-refundable).
- 50% three months before departure.
- 25% remaining one month before departure.
Cancellation
- Up to 3 months before departure: everything paid is refunded except the 25% booking deposit.
- Less than 3 months before departure: no refund.
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