Spain - Iberica Norte
"Located in northern Spain, the Ibérica Norte route guides riders through endless vineyards, majestic mountains shrouded in mysterious forests, charming castles, and secluded valleys. Linking quaint villages inhabited by warm and welcoming locals, this 550-kilometer journey explores the rugged beauty of the Sierra de La Demanda range and beyond, offering a captivating glimpse of a land rich in contrasts."
Ride difficulty rating
From the official Iberica Norte website:
"From slender mountains at the south that exceed 2000 meters in height, belongs to a part of the Iberian system. That of the seven valleys, since there are seven main rivers that rise in these mountains to flow into the Ebro, the natural border to the north with the Basque Country and Navarre, mostly occupied by vineyards and cultivated fields. Flanked to the west and south by Castilla León, with whom it shares mountains.
With Logroño as the capital, and towns such as Haro, Arnedo, Calahorra or Ezcaray as the headwaters of the region, it is a land known internationally for its famous wines. Historically occupied by tribes, this land has been a border and crossroads between different peoples and cultures. Land of passage for those who travel the Camino de Santiago. One of the most important paleontological territories worldwide in terms of its dinosaurs footprints sites, and the cradle of the Spanish language in the monasteries of San Millán de la Cogolla classified as a World Heritage Site by Unesco.
