Vineyards, good wines and a great historical heritage made up of castles and palaces, churches and ancient monasteries. In a natural environment where mountains and valleys surround some of the most charming towns in Spain. There are many tourist attractions that the smallest community on the peninsula brings together. Therefore, it would be unforgivable not to enjoy La Rioja with activities such as cycling.
On this occasion we approach the elegant town of Ezcaray. A place of claim for lovers of nature, rural tourism and of course, for us, cyclists. There are numerous cycling routes (for all modalities and levels) offered by its surroundings. Going into spaces of great beauty and with the best landscapes in the entire region. Keep reading, we'll tell you!
Mountain biking routes in La Rioja
For those cyclists inseparable from their mountain bike, in the area of Ezcaray there are countless paths, tracks, paths and descents that will make you enjoy nature in its purest state while practicing your favorite sport.
The Sierra de la Demanda It presents the cyclist with a unique place to discover, by pedaling a mountain bike, the charms and traditions that inhabit it. There is the highest peak in La Rioja, the Pico de San Lorenzo with 2.271 meters high and at the foot of which the Valdezcaray ski resort is located.
The Oja Greenway
On the banks of the Ebro, the Oja Greenway is a route that ran along the old railway and went from Ezcaray to Haro. Currently, the section enabled as a greenway has 15 kilometers that reach Casalarreina. It is one of the most frequented walks in the area.
The Horseshoe Path
This route of approximately 20 kilometers runs through the Ezcaray Valley along the course of the Oja River, in the opposite direction to the greenway and ending in Posadas. It is a very simple path with a fun up and down path. It will take you to see places such as the San Miguel mill, the Santa Bárbara hermitage or the Fuente de Perico.
A short and feasible route for a family cycling day.
Tracks of La Rioja: cycle tourism through vineyards and wineries
We propose you a amazing mountain bike stage trip to tour the vineyards of La Rioja. A route that will allow you to discover centuries-old and modern wineries in which wine is part of their culture. Even if you are not a wine enthusiast, cycling through the Rioja community through a wine tourism trip will be something that you will be passionate about.
You will ride through the most popular places in La Rioja while you combine sport, nature and the best company. And of course, there will be no better reward after a hard day on the bike than a tasting of its famous wines and the exquisite products of the area.
Tracks La Rioja It has 231 kilometers and reaches a cumulative positive gradient of almost 6000 meters. It is recommended to be completed in four or five days and requires a medium level both physically and in skill on the bicycle. During the route You will visit wineries at each stage and rest in the best Bike-friendly accommodations area.
Road cycling in La Rioja
In search of the most pedaled routes for this profile of cyclists, we found Cerro de Mingaña. A 15,6 kilometer route that leaves Ezcaray, crossing the Oja River and that will take you up the Bonicaparra refuge until you reach the highest point at Cerro de Mingaña (1.521 meters).
Another of the great road routes in the Riojan town of Ezcaray that you cannot miss is Alto de la Cruz de la Demanda. A famous port where, in the nineties, the Vuelta ended one of its stages there. This place, which has a great landscape quality, will take you to its summit, which exceeds 1800 meters high.
La Rioja Wine Tour: the ultimate road trip
Those who are passionate about the fine wheel will also be able to discover the essence of the wine land with La Rioja Wine Tour. 400 kilometers of travel in a real road bike trip to do it in three to five days. Pedaling by well-kept and quiet roads that meander between a fun up and down. Admiring the contrasts of colors that make up its landscape of vineyards and at the same time we visit ancient wineries along with the tasting of a good wine.
Getaway for gourmet cyclists
If you are thinking of living a cycling experience in one of the most beautiful towns in Spain, surrounded by nature and beautiful landscapes, in the Hotel Echaurren Relais & Château you can enjoy the best bike routes in La Rioja.
You will cycle through vineyards while taking care of your most gastronomic part thanks to the creative cuisine of Echaurren. You will have the opportunity to enjoy a tasting menu at El Portal del Echaurren, an ambitious space where the acclaimed chef Francis Paniego Give free rein to your creativity.
With this getaway that we propose, you decide which cycling type you want to travel. exist wide variety of routes suitable for mountain and road biking in the surroundings of the Ezcaray Valley.
Are you one of those who likes to face large slopes? Perfect! Two are waiting for you challenges such as the port of Valdezcaray or Alto de la Cruz de la Demanda. Do you prefer a more relaxed route? You can also pedal with complete peace of mind through its vineyards. Everything designed to get to know this beautiful town at the touch of a pedal.
Echaurren Relais & Châteaux: Bikefriendly hotel in La Rioja
Live your stay in La Rioja in the most pleasant way possible, combining rural luxury, haute cuisine and incredible cycling routes. All this and much more, you can experience in the Hotel Echaurren Relais & Château. A true Bike-friendly four-star accommodation located in the beautiful Villa de Ezcaray that will allow you to enjoy your passion for cycling in La Rioja.
The establishment has all the information, recommendations and advice for the cyclist customer who stays there. In addition, they have a totally safe Bikefriendly space with a bike storage area, workshop and washing area. Are you going to miss it?
