Route for Trekking or Road bikes among the vineyards of La Rioja
3 or 4 exceptional cycling days through the Sierra de Moncalvillo, the Montaña Alavesa and the Vineyards, Wineries and monumental Villages of the Ebro basin.
With double accommodation in 2xH2 nights in each hotelformat at our PUNTOS BIKE in LOGROÑO and LAGUARDIA
When the geography is generous and allows interesting routes combining a circular route with an online route, we stay 2 nights in each of the hotels on the route.
This results in less hustle for both participants and hoteliers and in a lower cost of the luggage transport service and therefore of the Pack when the number of participants is low.
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With different proposals of difficulty, from the most demanding to the SLOWs.
This route takes place between the cliffs of the Sierra de Cantabria and Montaña Alavesa in the North and the pine groves and forests of the Sierras de Cameros and La Demanda in the South.
In the middle; The Rioja. Infinite vineyards, designer wineries, monumental villas saturated with history and the backbone of the Ebro in the center feeding everything.
The road bike proposals go up the slopes of the mountains that surround La Rioja, ascending some of the most emblematic and hardest mountain passes in the region such as Moncalvillo and Herrera.
The options for trekking or gravel bikes articulate most of their kilometers along the small roads, tracks and paths, expanding like a mesh throughout the Ebro basin.
The route can be summarized as an uninterrupted sequence of villas, wineries, vineyards and meanders that claim all of them and at all times their indisputable uniqueness.
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Self-guided Package 4 Stages / 4 Nights
FUENTES del VINO - RIOJA COMFORT
In this auto guided version you will pedal on your own and we will make sure that your luggage is waiting for you at your hotel by the time you finalize the stage.
- Route ROAD
- Stage A
- Stage B
- Stage C
- Stage D
Standar Option 4 Stages
Distance: 383 km Unevenness: 5.490 m
PLUS Option 4 Stages
Distance: 577 km Unevenness: 7.065 m
Stage A: Logroño - Logroño
Distance: 106 km Unevenness: 965 m
PLUS Option: Logroño - Logroño
Distance: 147 km Unevenness: 1.050 m
The territory of our stage A has come to be known literarily as Riberia, an imaginary but real "country", half Navarre and half Rioja, with a common culture and lifestyles arising from the vital potential that the Ebro River emanates and that forms and gives its own character to the life of its banks.
In the sporting aspect, a rolling stage with short ascents - never important - that will activate our legs just enough to face the slopes of the coming stages.
In the vicinity of Logroño the Ebro is already a lonely river.
At the same time that it divides the geography giving rise to Navarra and La Rioja, the Ebro unifies it and thus the imaginary Riberia arises.
An eminently rolling stage.
Ebro vineyards
A large part of today's stage takes place in the lands of Navarra. On the horizon, The Sleeping Lion.
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Stage B: Logroño - Laguardia
Distance: 92 km Unevenness: 2.015 m
PLUS Option: Logroño - Laguardia
Distance: 149 km Unevenness: 2.245 m
With Clavijo Mountain pass to "warm up" and the 1,475 meters of altitude of Moncalvillo (948 unevenness) to "finish off", this stage B is without a doubt the Queen stage of FUENTES del VINO - RIOJA.
After the long descent to the lowest point of the stage on the bridge over the Ebro in Lapuebla de Labarca, we must still have saved some energy to ascend to the end of the stage at the top where the walled town of Laguardia sits majestically.
Spectacular end of stage in Laguardia. In the foreground, Bodegas de Marqués de Riscal in Elciego.
Clavijo Castle first "scoring" mountain pass of the day.
The pine forests will be our companions during the ascent to Moncalvillo. Today we face one of the hardest ports - if not the hardest - in La Rioja, 948 meters of unevenness and 239 points of APM coefficient.
Professional peloton of La Vuelta a La Rioja crossing the Ebro in Lapuebla de Labarca.
Girls Cycling Experience 2018 in the vicinity of Elciego.
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Stage C: Laguardia - Laguardia
Distance: 103 km Unevenness: 1.225 m
PLUS Option: Laguardia - Laguardia
Distance: 123 km Unevenness: 1.325 m
Stage with "saturation" of vineyards in the landscape -the wine-making stage by excellence of FUENTES del VINO - RIOJA- compensated and complemented with 2 historical monuments of the first order such as the Monasteries (Old and New) of San Millán de la cogolla, and the impressive Church / Castle complex of the walled town of San Vicente de la Sonsierra.
RIOJA in its purest form.
The slopes of La Demanda Range become the playing field of today's stage.
Yuso Monastery in San Millán de la Cogolla World Heritage site.
The pelotón of La Vuelta a La Rioja laves San Millán de la Cogolla behind.
Harvest days in Labastida vineyards.
Imposing monumental complex Church / Castle and medieval bridge in San Vicente de la Sonsierra.
Spectacular Chozo -hut- in the vineyards of La Veguilla.
Girls Cycling Experience 2018
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Stage D: Laguardia - Logroño
Distance: 82 km Unevenness: 1.285 m
PLUS Option: Laguardia - Logroño
Distance: 158 km Unevenness: 2.445 m
Stage with a differentiated personality due to the character that permeates the Montaña Alavesa. Once we have passed the demanding mountain pass of Herrera we enter a different world in which we substitute vineyards for beech and oak groves.
Having started the stage in Rioja Alavesa, a good part of its kilometers pass through the neighboring Community of Navarra, and when we reach the end of the stage in Logroño, we will be in the capital of La Rioja. Thus, we will visit 3 Autonomous Communities in which we will have distributed the 82 kilometers of route.
End of the day in the Lagunas de Laguardia complex.
Herrera Mountain Pass, the "fearsome" kilometer at 12%. Cicloturista Vitoria 2016.
La Rioja Viewpoint
An always "important" moment. Alto de Herrera Change of vineyards for oaks.
In the Montaña Alavesa the oak forest fills everything.
Montaña Alavesa, Muela de San Román.
In the vicinity of Logroño the Ebro is already a lonely river.
Sea of vineyards Logroño in its ambience.
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- Route TREK bike
- Stage A
- Stage B
- Stage C
- Stage D
Standar Option 4 Stages
Distance: 205 km Unevenness: 2.605 m
SLOW Option 4 Stages
Distance: 118 km Unevenness: 1.350 m
Stage A: Logroño - Logroño
Distance: 52 km Unevenness: 530 m
SLOW Option: Logroño - Logroño
Distance: 28 km Unevenness: 350 m
A large part of today's stage takes place in the lands of Navarra. On the horizon, The Sleeping Lion.
In the first moments of the day we share a track with the popular Eroica hispania route.
Long sections of lonely road between Logroño and Fuenmayor.
Sea of vineyards Logroño in its ambience.
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Stage B: Logroño - Laguardia
Distance: 46 km Unevenness: 480 m
SLOW Option: Logroño - Laguardia
Distance: 32 km Unevenness: 420 m
In the vicinity of Logroño the Ebro is already a lonely river.
Autumn atmosphere in the surroundings of El Cortijo.
Pedaling through the "singular" vineyard Viña Lanciano, LAN wineries.
In the same place, old Roman / medieval bridge? of Mantilbe over the Ebro.
Carralogroño dry lagoon in the vicinity of Laguardia. In the background the Cantabria Range.
Demanding ramps in the tamarcs among vineyards of Marqués de Riscal. Elciego.
Spectacular end of the stage in the Laguardia watchtower. In the foreground, Bodegas de Marqués de Riscal in Elciego.
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Stage C: Laguardia - Laguardia
Distance: 64 km Unevenness: 760 m
SLOW Option: Laguardia - Laguardia
Distance: 37 km Unevenness: 420 m
The Ebro river will be our companion for much of today's stage.
Chozos, characteristic element of the Riojan vineyard. Normally of simple construction and sometimes more spectacular, like this one in the La Veguilla vineyards.
Davalillo Castle, impressive watchtower over the territory of La Rioja. Among its main functions was to watch over the ford that the Ebro river hides at that point.
Replenishing energy and water San Vicente de la Sonsierra.
Imposing monumental complex Church / Castle and medieval bridge in San Vicente de la Sonsierra.
One last effort to ascend to the watchtower of Laguardia.
End of the day at the Lakes complex in Laguardia.
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Stage D: Laguardia - Logroño
Distance: 43 km Unevenness: 835 m
SLOW Option: Laguardia - Logroño
Distance: 21 km Unevenness: 170 m
Dolmen de La Hechicera in the vicinity of Elvillar, a good place to rest in "eternity".
During today's stage the Cantabria Range is the undisputed protagonist.
Vineyards of Rioja Alavesa.
End of stage, end of route and end of day. We descend towards Logroño and as always, vineyards.
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- OPTION TONDELUNA - MenU FUENTES del VINO
Gastronomic Experience - TONDELUNA -
For the arrival to Logroño we have proposed a "meeting" with the Riojan gastronomy by Luisa Barrachina and the well-known Riojan chef Francis Paniego (3 Michelin stars).
Tondeluna is a modern, informal and fun place that has prepared a FUENTES del VINO menu to introduce cyclists of the route to some of the secrets of modern Riojan cuisine.
Logroño is the "City of tapas". We have left the night free for everyone to visit the different establishments tapas in town on your own. However, if desired, you can choose (at the time of booking) to replace the food (kitchen closing 15h45) for dinner at Tondeluna.
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Lodging for stages with start in Logroño
Logroño - Hotel FG Logroño - We have chosen this hotel located on the banks of the Ebro just at the point where our route enters the city for our stay in Logroño. In addition to its unbeatable location, their quality is unquestionable, we are talking about a four star service "camouflaged" in one of three.
To the usual services of a hotel of these features we add that we have free access to the relaxation of the hotel zone, which consists of a jacuzzi, sauna and gym.
Lodging for stages with start in Laguardia
- WINE OIL SPA Hotel Villa de Laguardia -
The base of LA RIOJA PUNTO BIKE in Laguardia is a 4 stars hotel located among vineyards, with a delightful spa (1.000 m2). Connected to the
hotel is the WINE THEMED CENTER VILLA LUCÍA a place for tasting and degustations.
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PACK CONFORT 4 Stages - 4 Nights
When the geography is generous and allows interesting routes combining a circular route with an online route, we stay 2 nights in each of the hotels on the route.
This results in less hustle for both participants and hoteliers and in a lower cost of the luggage transport service and therefore of the Pack when the number of participants is low.
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460 € Price per person for groups of 6 or more people
470 € Price per person for groups of 4 or 5 people
510 € Price per person for groups of 2 or 3 people
And if you want to give a LUX "touch" to your trip:
69 € per person
Include: TONDELUNA Gastronomic Experience in Logroño and SPA Circuit at Hotel Villa de Laguardia
PACK CONFORT 3 Stages - 3 Nights
If you only have 3 days, we offer this option, which we think is the most appropriate. We eliminated the 1st stage in Logroño.
355 € Price per person for groups of 6 or more people
370 € Price per person for groups of 4 or 5 people
390 € Price per person for groups of 2 or 3 people
In the COMFORT format, accommodation is offered in single beds in the rooms each hotel assigns. These may be for 2 or 3 people.
Rates for the whole year, subject to availability.
The prices may vary when the dates coincide with the Easter holidays or with the Patron Festivities of any of the places of accommodation.
INCLUDED
- 1 night of accommodation with breakfast
Corresponds to the 1st night as usually the groups prefer to choose themselves where to dine during the arrival trip to the destination - 2 or 3 nights accommodation in half board
Transport of luggage between hotels
1 bag or package of a maximum of 20 kg per person
If not needed, the cost of this service will be deducted from the proposal- Shower and luggage reception at the end of the last stage despite you don’t spend the night at the finalising point of the route
- Tracks of the route in GPX format for mobile phones or GPS devices and printed map with each day routes options
- Presentation of the route and delivery of information in hand the day of the arrival of the group to the hotel or the morning of the next day when groups are of 6 or more people
- Telephone assistance for incidents or consultations during the days of the contracted activity
NOT INCLUDED
- Beers or other consumptions outside the proposed menus in the dinners or during the stay in hotels
- Meals in restaurants at the time of the noon, unless it has been agreed previously to replace dinner with meals
- Any kind of sports material, helmets, shoes, etc
- Mechanical Assistance during the activity
If possible, we will try to help you in case of a breakdown, but in many situations this help can be very limited due to lack of specific spare parts or other circumstances. The cost of the service if it can be done is € 18 per hour + € 0.40 per kilometer. - Anything not expressly indicated in the offer
All the proposals presented on this website are sold through Pirineos PUNTO BIKE CIF 15954000-G
Inscribed in the Tourist Registry of Navarra with Code CI. NA-128
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- Best time to go: The route can be done at any time of the year as long as there is no snow, something unusual in La Rioja.
Spring and Autumn are usually the most pleasant seasons; in Summer it can be very hot and we must take more precautions. - Philosophy: The tour is designed so that the stages can be completed and we still have a large part of the day to enjoy the place where we are.
However, if you want more hardness, all stages have their PLUS option. - Provisioning: La Rioja is not a desert. We will find towns with water and other services without too many difficulties.
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- Airport/station pick up
- Add a night at the finalising point of the route + 55 €
- Hire assistance vehicle during the route
- Bicycle rental
We put them at the starting point of the route together with a mechanic to adjust them to your sizes - Hire Accident Insurance
- Single room supplement: + 210 € - 4 nights -
When the group is made up of an odd number of people, will be equally necessary an odd number of requests to access this supplement - Suplemento LUX: + 69 €
Include: TONDELUNA Gastronomic Experience in Logroño and SPA Circuit at Hotel Villa de Laguardia - If your need is different from what we propose here, if for example, you have fewer days than the required ones for the route and do not know how to trim off, or if instead, you have more days and you want to stay a whole day in one of the lodges, pedaling or touring the area and continue the next day, do not hesitate to contact us. We will send you options and alternative routes for these or any other variable you can think of.
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