Basque Country Tour

DETAILS

This trip is just a sample tour for a gastronomic and cycling experience in Basque Country and La Rioja with 4 cycling stages and 5 hotel nights in Hondarribia (2), Burguete and Laguardia (2).

Our trip is the perfect combination between a demanding cycling tour and a great gastronomic experience in Spain. The local guides will take you to the best little roads in Basque Country and La Rioja region, getting to know also the famous wine region. An amazing experience that includes winetasting and touristic visits. It is not just about cycling.

We have not trips open to individuals, but we can welcome groups and fully customize the tour: number of stages, mileage per day, including steep climbs or not, etc.

INCLUDED

4-5 stars hotels including breakfast

Dinners at the best restaurants

Supporting van with water and food for all stages

Luggage transportation from hotel to hotel

Cycling guide. Maps and tracks for all stages

Extra activities as visit to wineries, wine tasting, etc.

NOT INCLUDED

Bike rental

ITINERARY

Day 1: Departure

Pick up at airport or train station, transfer to Hondarribia
Bike setup and presentation
Tapas Dinner in San Sebastián old town

Day 2

Breakfast at hotel
Stage 1: Hondarribia-Hondarribia (110 km.)
Afternoon Visit to Hondarribia village (pintxos y potes)
Typical dinner (Sidrería or Txakoli)

Day 3

Breakfast at hotel
Transfer from Hondarribia to Saint Jean de Pied de Port 80 km
Stage 2: Saint Jean de Pied de Port – Burguete 111 km
Evening: Typical basque dinner at hotel

Day 4

Breakfast at hotel
Transfer from Burguete to Ororbia 70 km
Stage 3: Ororbia Laguardia 155 km
Visit to vinoteca and typical dinner at hotel

Day 5

Breakfast at hotel
Stage 4: Laguardia-Laguardia100 km

Breakfast at hotel
Transfer to airport or train station.

LOCATION

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3

Stage 4

REVIEWS

“Bike in style with professionals”
We recently made a tour in the Basque region of Spain with Montefusco Cycling which far exceeded our expectations. Most of the riders were very experienced and looking to do some serious climbing, my wife and I were new to this but in pretty good shape. Claudio and his team provided us with a beautiful and challenging (to say the least) collection of rides. At all times we felt safe and at every stop we were treated with provisions including much needed energy supplements. The hotels were great but Claudio, Jon and Adoni made the trip. Jon was the local expert and Adoni is a professional photographer who not only drove the support van but provided us with a collection of incredible photographs of our week.
If you want a safe, uncrowded, beautiful cycle trip in a place with fantastic views, excellent food and a good time with some great guides I cannot give a higher recommendation than one for Montefusco. If you are thinking of such a trip, in the words of Jon (incredible cyclist) at every stop “Let’s GO”
“Cycling in Basque – Memories of a lifetime”
My wife and I joined 3 other couples from the US to cycle Basque Country for four days. What an amazing time we had cycling and enjoying all the local culture! If you are considering a cycle trip in Spain, look no further than Claudio at Montefusco Cycling. The 8 of us converged in Hondarribia from various areas where Claudio, Jon, and Andoni transferred us to our first hotel. Every detail of the trip was well planned from the set-up of our bikes and route planning to guided tours of notable areas and restaurants in the region. The scenery we experienced was truly amazing as we were guided by Jon who was our expert ride leader. Routes were well planned with Andoni greeting us after a challenging section with a SAG van for a wonderful lunch. In between the SAG stops Andoni (a professional photographer) documented our journey with photographs that will be cherished.
Thank you Claudio, Jon, and Andoni for producing an exceptional cycling experience in Basque and creating memories of a lifetime!
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