The Llanada alavesa by bike

Where: 
Specific place: 
Araba: Vitoria-Gasteiz - Mendixur - Vitoria-Gasteiz
Length: 
Level: 
IBP Index: 
29
Group min/máx: 
4-8 people
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Elburgo in the background

Elburgo in the background

This is a simple route, lasting a couple of days, for intermediate cyclists, ideal for riding with the family and getting to know the Llanada Alavesa.

This territory is crisscrossed by many cycling routes, such as the Vasco-Navarro greenway, the Ullibarri-Gamboa reservoir reservoir cycle path or the Saint Jacques Path. We take some alternatives and cuts to avoid industrial estates or the tour to the capital of Alava, or with detours to see the most enigmatic medieval mural paintings in the region, or the castro of Henaio. The route is connected by train, which will allow you to return or access the route quickly and comfortably.

We also remind you that Vitoria-Gasteiz was the Spanish Capital of Gastronomy 2014.

The Ullibarri-Gambo Reservoir is a protected wetland according to the RAMSAR Convention, as well as being listed as SCI (Site of Community Importance), within the Natura 2000 Network. In addition, this route runs along the Zadorra River, the oak grove islands of the llanada alavesa, and the Montes altos of Vitoria, all spaces also catalogued as SCI; and the Zadorra River is also a protected area as a SPA (Special Protection Area).

Scheduled itinerary: 

Day 1.- Transport to Vitoria-Gasteiz. Ride from Vitoria to Mendixur (40 km), along the Vasco-Navarro greenway and the shore of the Ullibarri-Gamboa Reservoir. Visit to the ornithological park. Lodging.
Day 2.- Ride from Mendixur to Vitoria-Gasteiz (59 km), through the oak island forests of the llanada alavesa, the Montes altos of Vitoria, and the Vasco-Navarro greenway. Highly recommended visit to the mural paintings of Alaitza and Gazeo, or to the castro de Henaio in Dulantzi. Transport back home.

We pass by the Ullibarri-Gamboa reservoir. Author: Gartxoak, CC BY-SA 4.0 We pass by the Ullibarri-Gamboa reservoir. Author: Gartxoak, CC BY-SA 4.0
Sections on dirt roads Sections on dirt roads
The spectacular murals of the Alaiza church The spectacular murals of the Alaiza church
Reservations:

For reservation you should either call previously by phone to Josetxu (+34 644299532) or send us an email to info@bicicletos.org, to verify that there are still free places. We will send you a booking form and instructions for payment at that time.

Prices

Last update: 
01/07/2024

(Final price may vary depending on the availability of accommodation and the update of rates of the different providers.)

Guided route: 
345,00 €
(Minimum group: 4 people)
Self-guided route: 
22,00 €
Customized route: 
190,00€

Different route types are explained in General conditions.

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