GRAVEL & GRAPES IN LA RIOJA

On demand

OVERVIEW

“Red, rosé or white?”

This trip around La Rioja combines the best the region has to offer: perfect gravel trails, tapas, famous gastronomy, high mountain and the world’s best wine (if you ask the locals).

La Rioja, a small region huddled around the Ebro river valley in northern Spain, is famous for the quality of its wines, the large amount of cultural attractions and its impressive landscapes combining large vineyards, beautiful villages and an outstanding nature.

Our route, divided into three stages, will run from Logroño, the capital, to Ezcaray (a small town in an absolutely stunning location) through ochre-colored vineyards, walled medieval villages (some of them declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO) and high-mountain areas.

We’ll ride 210 kilometres and climb 3.925 meters.

We will also enjoy quality accommodations, excellent foods and of course remarkable wines: the perfect complement for a unique cycling experience.

Refund and cancellation

Where, for whatever reason, one person is obliged to withdraw, the person must give written notice to Project Adventure Cycling.

Refund will be calculated with this penalty:

– Within 45 days from date of departure the penalty fare is 10% of the total cost of the trip.
– Within 30 days from departure the penalty fare is 30% of the total cost of the trip.
– Within 21 days from departure the penalty fare is 50% of the total cost of the trip.
– Within 14 days from departure the penalty fare is 75 % of the total cost of the trip.
– After this date no refund will be given.

There will be no refunds for those who do not show up at the start of the trip or withdraw during the course of the tour.
There will be no refunds for those who are unable to start or complete the tour due to a lack or inaccuracy of personal travel documents (i.e Visa or Passport).

The traveller understands that some destinations pose more of a risk than other destinations due to weather conditions, socio-political situations and the geography of the region. The traveller acknowledges that factors such as, but not limited to, weather conditions, landslides, floods, flight cancellations or delays, strikes, labour issues, power failures, restrictive governmental laws or regulations, riots, insurrection, war or other (hereinafter called “Force Majeure Event”) are not the fault of Project Adventure Cycling and may hinder, delay or even prevent the Traveller’s ability to make or complete the trip. The traveller acknowledges that the Project Adventure Cycling shall not be liable to the traveller for any delay or cancellation of the trip due to a Force Majeure Event. The traveler is neither entitled to a refund nor any other payment for damages from the Project Adventure Cycling in the event that the trip is cancelled or delayed due to a Force Majeure Event. Please note that we are never responsible for any airfare ticket expenses.

 

COVID 19

In the event that you are unable to fly due to COVID 19 restrictions because of a declared state of emergency, PA Cycling, SL, guarantees:

RETURN OF QUOTE* (Except for expenses incurred up to the time of cancellation of the trip)

QUOTA FREEZE UNTIL NEXT DEPARTURE*.

FEE FREEZE UNTIL THE DEPARTURE OF ANY OTHER TRIP ORGANISED BY PA-CYCLING, SL*.

* The above conditions ARE NOT VALID in the case of a positive individual.

THE PRICE INCLUDE

  • Two PA-Cyclism guides riding with the group.
  • Small groups of maximum 10 riders.
  • Great, authentic 3/4-star hotels. Not super-luxury chain hotels but little owner-operated gems.
  • Breakfast and dinner plus non-alcholic drinks.
  • Luggages transportation.
  • Group travel insurance.

THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE

  • Arrival airport transfer.
  • Departure airport transfer.
  • Flight ticket and overbaggage.
  • Extra services and activities.
  • Alcoholic beverages.
  • Everything not present in “The price include”.
  • Dates
    On demand
  • Duration
    3 days
  • Stages
    3
  • Length
    210 km
  • Elevation
    3.925 m
  • Difficulty
    Medium
  • Price
    1.650 €

THE TRACK

THE STAGES

DAY 01 – STAGE 01

LOGROÑO-EZCARAY – 70 km | 1.693 m

The first stage of our journey, from Logroño to Ezcaray, has a special flavour: for most of the way it follows the world-famous Camino de Santiago (Saint James Way)—we needed only follow the ‘scallop’ signs that mark the route (and dodge the groups of peregrinos trudging along with huge backpacks towards the cathedral of Santiago).

Once we deviate from the Camino de Santiago route, our track starts winding through vineyards that grow all along the Ebro river valley, gradually gaining some altitude as we approach the mountains of Ezcaray.

A couple of extra stops to visit old monasteries and feed on tortilla de patatas and we can start noticing the changes on the landscape. Soon we climbed our first real pass. This is where winding gravel singletracks and amazing food await us.

DAY 02 – STAGE 02

SIERRA DE LA DEMANDA – 62 km | 1.638 m

If the first day is a Waltz, the second day is Rock ‘n’ Roll: a pure mountain stage. A long and slow climb is waiting for us just at the start of the day, gradually leading us to the top of the Sierra de la Demanda range. We will navigate among white carpets of humid clouds from 1,200 meters all the way to the top of the 2,000 meters climb.

Then we are going to face a long and enjoyable downhill through pathways and dirty roads all the way down to Ezcaray. The evening is Ezcaray promises to be magical.

DAY 03 – STAGE 03

EZCARAY-LOGROÑO – 78 km | 593 m

The third and last stage is the recovery stage (from the riding, not the wine we hope). We´ll pedal the Via Verde (a repurposed old railway track) that winds up through the dry, yellow fields on the plains, and meanders through the Ebro river valley.

The Ebro is the river that makes the magic happen. Lots of meteorological conditions are needed to have the perfect climate for grapes and wine, and the Ebro provides exactly the right mix.

We´ll visit some of the most beautiful villages, such as Santo Domingo de la Calzada, Cenicero and Elciego before finally returning to Logroño.

YOUR GUIDE

Julian Bueno Risco

Julian Bueno Risco

Travel Logistic Coordinator & Guide

Julian Bueno is a geographer, photographer, traveler, digital-map-maker, bike lover and route & event designer. In this way, and as an active and passionate person, Julian has collaborated and published several spanish mountain bike guide books and he is an active member of the Spanish Mountain Bike School (EEMTB). He likes to share his passions and to discover new routes and friends, spending also time steering many people through different cycling destinations. Overall, he feels movement as part of his life and he used to participate in marathon, roller skates challenges and general long distance events. You can chat with him about life, GPS secrets and innovative cycling gadgets. Now, he is part of the Projecting Adventure Cyclism.

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