Gravel
La Rioja
Gravel La Rioja
Famous for its red wines, La Rioja also happens to be heaven on earth for gravel riding
Join us in La Rioja for a week of incredible gravel riding, top-rated local gastronomy and some of the world’s most famous red wines
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Overview
La Rioja wine region in central Spain is home to some of the best red wines in Europe, but it’s also home to some incredible gravel riding.
Our carefully planned route offers a unique combination of magnificent rides through the world-famous vineyards and challenging adventures into the high mountains that surround the region. The accommodations are superlative and you’ll enjoy excellent local food, including dinner at the famous Echaurren restaurant in Ezcaray. Of course, you’ll never be far away from a glass of the famous red stuff throughout the length of the trip.
Join our local Spanish staff for a week of complete immersion in La Rioja culture, incredible gravel trails, gourmet food and Spain’s finest wines. Not to be missed!
Trip Technical Difficulty
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Bike Setup Recommendations
Recommended Tires
700×38
A minimum 700×38, but feel free to use more rubber for more comfort and grip if your bike has extra tire clearance.
Recommended Gearing
38T × 11-42
We recommend a minimum gear ratio of 0.90 using a 38T chainring × 42 rear cog (or equivalent). Check your gear ratios at www.bikecalc.com/gear_ratios.
Gravel Explained
Read below for a brief description of our gravel definitions. We have classed the surfaces into five categories, from tarmac to boulders, to give an indication of the amount and level of rough stuff on each trip.
Itinerary
| Day | Description | Distance | Elevation | Hotel | |
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| 01 | Welcome to Logroño | AC Logroño | |||
| 02 | Into the Camino towards Santo Domingo | Parador Santo Domingo de la Calzada | |||
| 03 | Wineries Loop | Parador Santo Domingo de la Calzada | |||
| 04 | Old monasteries route | Hotel Echaurren Relais & Chateaux | |||
| 05 | Heading north through the vineyards | Palacio Tondon | |||
| 06 | Following the Ebro River | AC Logroño | |||
| 07 | Hasta la próxima! | ||||
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Itinerary Detail
Day 1
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Welcome to Logroño
Your trip starts at Bilbao Airport where our staff will meet you before the transfer to your hotel in Logroño, laid-back capital of the world-famous Rioja wine region.
After lunch, orientation meeting and bike build-up, you’ll head out for your first taste of riding the magnificent gravel trails through the Rioja vineyards.
Day 2
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Into the Camino towards Santo Domingo
You’ll follow the Iregua river path to start the day, a flat gravel path that was designed and used by the Romans 2000 years ago. At the end of the river path, our route heads into the West following parts of the famous Camino de Santiago (St. James Way), crossing medieval towns and ancient forests before arriving at your hotel in Santo Domingo de la Calzada.
Day 3
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Wineries Loop
After the mountain stage yesterday, we planned a flatter stage for today, riding through some of the most iconic wineries in the Rioja valley. Muga, Lecea, Ramon Bilbao and Vivanco are just a few of the famous vineyards you’ll ride though today. Enjoy the scenery and the relatively flat ride today as tomorrow’s ride takes us back into the mountains.
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Dates & Prices
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Trip Hotels
AC Logroño
Parador Santo Domingo de la Calzada
Hotel Echaurren Relais & Chateaux
Palacio Tondon
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Pick-up/Drop-off Info
Arrival
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Bilbao Airport |
9:00am |
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Holiday Inn Express Bilbao Airport |
9:00am |
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Bilbao Airport |
10:00am |
Gravel La Rioja
La Rioja culture, incredible gravel trails, gourmet food and Spain's finest wines. Not to be missed!
