Women's Basque Cycling & Wellness Retreat

This retreat blends cycling with wellness across six days based at a single rural hotel in the Basque Country. Riders cycle the Bay of Biscay coast through fishing villages, visit the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve and stop in Gernika, all while based at the Antsotegi Rural Hotel near Etxebarri.

Wellness elements are woven throughout, including Flow Yoga, Gyrokinesis, Yin and Nidra yoga sessions, a professional massage and a nutrition talk. Non-cycling activities include a hike through the Oma forest, a txakoli winery visit and a meeting with a local female fashion designer.

Guided by Virginia Berasategui, the trip is designed as a slow-paced, immersive women's experience rather than a high-mileage cycling challenge, with a support van available throughout.

Highlights:

• Coastal cycling along the Bay of Biscay through traditional fishing villages
• Hike through the Oma forest, painted by artist Agustín Ibarrola
• Explore the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve and stop in historic Gernika
• Yoga, Gyrokinesis and a professional massage woven through the week
• Txakoli winery visit and dinner at Baserri Maitea restaurant
• Meet a local female fashion designer

Surface and terrain:

Daily rides range 25–70 km with elevation gains up to 1,362 m, suggesting hilly terrain. A support van is available for any section riders prefer not to cycle.

Weather:

July in the Basque Country is typically warm with mild coastal influence, though this isn't confirmed by the tour page itself.

Suitable for:

Women wanting a slower-paced, wellness-focused cycling retreat rather than a high-distance challenge. Level customisable, suiting a range of fitness levels comfortable with 25–70 km riding days.

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