GODNEY WARRIORS              BIKE TOUR  2007           LA RIOJA DESCENT

 

           

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Our route follows what begins as a tiny mountain stream flowing through the green mountain pastures of Cantabria, beautiful valleys, imposing canyons, vineyards, past pretty and unknown villages, witnessing the changes in the landscape and the river itself. Finally we arrive in La Rioja, home of the finest wines produced in Spain. A veritable sea of vineyards dotted with ancient villages, castles and wine-producing bodegas, all with the limestone mountains of the Sierra de Cantabria in the background. A magnificent trip for those who wish to visit parts of Spain the tourists never see.

 

A  wonderful journey from Fontibre to Laguardia. A great adventure through such gorgeous floral landscape with its alpines, orchids, camassias etc., the vultures, kites, shrikes, golden orioles, rock buntings and the nightingale.

The canyons with sculptured limestone, sandstone and conglomerate are majestic. Anticipate La Rioja with its vineyards. But also the fascinating Laguardia with its magnificent views, the wildlife lagoon, La Hoya and the exotic bird reserve.  

An excellent trip with so much interest, a varied cycling terrain, intriguing and comfortable accommodation, restaurants with good food ,interesting culture and fascinating architecture.