Cycling in La Rioja Wine Country

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Logroño, Spain

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Duration

7 days, 6 nights

About this tour

La Rioja, the most famous wine region of Spain, with its rolling fields dotted with authentic villages and vineyards, is ideal for a cycling tour with a strong taste of Spanish tapas and wine.

A mosaic of stunning landscapes is bathed in history, natural beauty and old traditions that persist to this day.

A week of cycling pleasure that allows you to taste the wines of La Rioja, visit some of the most beautiful yet unknown villages of Spain, experience the hospitality of the local people and the extraordinary beauty of the vast open spaces of the Spanish countryside.

The beautiful old town of Logroño is a great place to end the tour in style.

Highlights

Visit to the most important wineries of La Rioja, from the most traditional to the newest ones.
OD La Rioja wine tasting
The gastronomy of the area
Logroño and its Calle Laurel
Vivanco Museum of Wine culture, one of the great icons of the Culture of Wine in the world
Medieval villages and monasteries
Cycling between vineyards

Included/Excluded

Welcome meeting with a local guide speaking English
6 nights B&B
Accommodation (rural hotel, 3*and 4* hotels)
The transport of belongings between overnight stays
Gps with everyday tracks and maps for every day
Maps for each day
All the tourist information about the route
A telephone number in case of any problems

Transfer to/from airport
Flights
Drinks
Rental bike full-equipped
Check supplement for Easter holidays.

Itinerary

Arrival at Logroño and accommodation at the Hotel Los Portales, in the town centre and very close to the busiest street of the capital of La Rioja, Calle Laurel. Logroño is a very happy and lively little town where you should try the "tapas", accompanied an exquisite, local red wine.

Logroño - Laguardia

Distance:36.0 km

Today’s route will lead you from Logroño to the village of Laguardia, in the area known as La Rioja Alavesa. The departure from Logroño is by the Way of Saint James, where you will probably meet many pilgrims. After a few kilometres you leave the fields behind to enter the characteristic landscape of La Rioja, the vineyards. Once settled in your hotel, we recommend you to go explore the stunning old town of Laguardia (10th Century) and to any of its wineries with the typical “calados”, as El Fabulista or Casa Primicia wineries, and taste the famous Spanish “tapas”.

Laguardia - Haro

Distance:32.0 km

Today you will leave Laguardia towards the Ysios Winery, designed by the architect Calatrava and one of the insignias of La Rioja. Our route goes over La Rioja Alavesa and Euskadi, through rural paths and secondary roads, between old and new vineyards. A very beautiful landscape that looks, at some points, like a huge sea of vineyards that change colour depending on the season of the year. You will go across rural villages with stone houses and small churches, until reaching Haro, back in La Rioja. Two of the most famous wineries of La Rioja, Viña Tondonia and Muga, are located in Haro. You can visit them on weekdays.

Haro – Santo Domingo de la Calzada

Distance:34.0 km

Along the first part of this route, until Briones, the countryside is very flat and still full of vineyards. At the village of Briones you will find the Wine Culture Museum, of the Vivancos Dynasty. This amazing museum is unique in the world and we strongly recommend a visit. From Briones you cycle into a more rural part of La Rioja, and as you get closer to today´s destination, the vineyards make way for cornfields. At the End of today´s route lies Santo Domingo de la Calzada, an 11th century village on the path of the Pilgrims Route. You will be staying in what used to be the hospital for pilgrims back in the Middle Ages.

Santo Domingo de la Calzada - Nájera

Distance:37.0 km

Departure from Santo Domingo de la Calzada by the Way of Saint James, where you will probably meet some pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela. This first stretch goes up and down following the undulating land of La Rioja, with the mosaic landscapes of wheat fields and the Ezcaray Mountains at the horizon, until you reach San Millán, cradle of the Spanish language. From this point you will go to the East by a beautiful rural road between old vineyards and with stunning views of La Rioja. Descent to Nájera.

Nájera - Logroño

Distance:37.0 km

Today you will cross two different autonomous commmunities. First, in La Rioja you will find more cereal fields and then, when you get closer to Álava, the vineyards will increase. You will arrive to Elciego where one of the most famous wineries of the area is located, Marqués de Riscal, designed by Frank Gueri. After leaving Elciego you will meet the Ebro River which you will not leave until the end of your trip, back in Logroño. Accommodation in Logroño.

Free day in Logroño and transfer (optional) to the airport or starting point.

Guide

Self-guided

Type

Cultural

E-bike

Gastronomic

Nature

Season

Easter

Low Season (Oct-April)

Mid Season ( 15-30May / 15-30Sept)

Difficulty

2.Moderate

Duration

7 days

Frequently asked questions

Cycling in La Rioja is much more than covering distances from one place to another — it’s an immersive experience in a lesser-known region full of charm. The hills and valleys are surrounded by majestic mountains, with eagles and vultures soaring above. The exquisite food and wine, the historic villages, and the timeless rural life create a unique atmosphere. While the terrain can be challenging, the rewards — from scenic landscapes to authentic local encounters — make every effort worthwhile.

This is a medium-level tour. Although the daily distances are relatively short, the rolling countryside and occasional gravel roads require a good physical condition.

You can reach La Rioja via several nearby international airports:

Madrid Airport
- By plane: Madrid–Logroño (approx. 50 min)
- By car: 3h 15min (transfer or taxi)
Bilbao Airport
- By car: 1h 30min
- By bus: 3h 30min (4 buses per day)
Zaragoza Airport
- By car: 1h 30min
- By bus: 3h (6 buses per day)