Spain’s most famous wine region is made for bikes: gentle hills, a sea of vines, hilltop villages and a winery around every bend. This self-guided La Rioja bike tour loops from Logroño through Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa, with UNESCO monasteries, medieval Laguardia and Frank Gehry’s Marqués de Riscal on the way.
La Rioja bike and wine at a glance
| Format | Self-guided, with daily luggage transfers |
| Duration | 5 riding days, 5 nights |
| Distance | About 230 km (25–60 km a day) |
| Level | Leisure |
| Bike | Road or gravel |
| Hotels | 3★ and 4★ |
| Best season | March to June and September to November |
| Price | From 899 € per person |
Day by day
Day 1 · Logroño warm-up ride
25 km · 400 m
A loop through vineyards and small villages such as Oyón, with sections of the Camino de Santiago. Back in Logroño, the tapas bars of Calle Laurel are waiting.
Day 2 · Logroño to San Millán de la Cogolla
50 km · 650 m
South through farmland to Nájera and its monastery, then into greener country below the Sierra de la Demanda. San Millán’s monasteries of Suso and Yuso are UNESCO-listed and considered the cradle of the Spanish language.
Day 3 · San Millán to San Vicente de la Sonsierra
48 km · 350 m
Back down to the Ebro valley through Badarán and Cenicero, wine towns surrounded by vines, to San Vicente and its hilltop fortress.
Day 4 · San Vicente to Laguardia
800 m of climbing
Into Rioja Alavesa, past Briones and the Vivanco Museum of Wine Culture, then up to walled Laguardia with views over the whole valley.
Day 5 · Laguardia to Logroño
60 km · 950 m
Iconic vineyard landscapes, Marqués de Riscal’s titanium winery in Elciego and Lapuebla de Labarca before crossing the Ebro back to Logroño.
What’s included
- 5 nights in 3★ and 4★ hotels with breakfast
- Daily luggage transfers
- Dedicated staff member on day 1 and telephone assistance
- GPS routes and digital roadbook
- Optional: bike rental, private and airport transfers, extra nights
When to go and who it is for
Spring is green and quiet; late September and October bring the harvest and golden vines. Stages are short with gentle climbs, so this is a great choice for leisure riders and couples who want time for wineries, long lunches and villages.
Ready to ride?
See full details, dates and prices on the La Rioja bike and wine tour page.
Need a bike? Rent a road, gravel or e-bike from our Barcelona shop, or bring your own. Want to change the dates, upgrade hotels or ride it as a private group? Get in touch and we will tailor it for you.
