La Rioja Bike Tour

From quiet, country cycle paths to stunning scenery and culinary delights, this Rioja self-guided biking trip in the most well-known wine region of northern Spain is ideal for those who are passionate about wine and pedaling.

Lying along the south of the Ebro river, the La Rioja valley boasts a lush, rolling landscape dotted with picturesque medieval villages, fine wineries and avant-garde architecture. It truly is a feast for the senses!

Starting out in the Basque area of La Rioja you will stay in the beautiful town of Laguardia perched peacefully above the sprawling vineyards of the famous tempranillo grapes. From here you will pedal your way east across the rolling valley of the Ebro river with plenty of opportunity to visit wineries, admire beautifully preserved Romanesque churches and stroll around charming medieval towns such as Briones and Ezcaray.

The Camino de Santiago (St. James Way in English), the world's oldest tourist trail, is the dividing line between the upper and lower Rioja regions so you will also get a glimpse of this famous pilgrim route with its numerous walkers and bikers.

Staying in some of the region's most luxurious hotels and biking past many of its acclaimed wineries, this trip is the ideal introduction to one of Spain's more undiscovered regions. Our self-guided biking itinerary allows you to enjoy things at your own pace and soak up your surroundings.