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La Rioja
Sierra Rioja Alta
Ezcaray

Ascent to Santa Bárbara – Cruz de la Demanda Pass loop from Ezcaray

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Spain
La Rioja
Sierra Rioja Alta
Ezcaray

Ascent to Santa Bárbara – Cruz de la Demanda Pass loop from Ezcaray

Hard

5.0

(2)

4

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Ascent to Santa Bárbara – Cruz de la Demanda Pass loop from Ezcaray

04:13

49.1km

1,330m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Espacio Natural de la Sierra de la Demanda

Parque Natural del Alto Najerilla

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.72 km

Ascent to Santa Bárbara

Highlight • Religious Site

Asphalted climb of serious percentage. The hermitage of Santa Bárbara dominates the town of Ezcaray from the hill, and is a place of worship and pilgrimage for the inhabitants of the municipality.

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2

11.0 km

Collado Ibaya

Highlight • Mountain Pass

3

16.7 km

View of Las Cenáticas

Highlight • Viewpoint

4

23.0 km

Cruz de la Demanda Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

It has been the end of a stage in the Vuelta a España on occasion.
Mythical port of the Sierra de la Demanda with privileged views over the valley and the mountain ranges.

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25.9 km

Alto Día Viewpoint (Sierra de la Demanda)

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Take a break on the way up or a short stop on the way down to enjoy the views.
In the explanatory panel the summits visible from here on clear days are named.

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30.7 km

Llano de la Casa

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Recreational area in the port of Cruz de la Demanda. Grills, tables, and free shelter.

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41.4 km

San Antonio Junction

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hard descent to Altuzarra, very bad.

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45.8 km

Beautiful stretch of road

Highlight • Cycleway

Whether you are descending from the top of Cruz de la Demanda or starting your climb, this section is a delight all year round, but especially in autumn.

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49.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.2 km

20.4 km

2.00 km

373 m

124 m

Surfaces

25.3 km

20.8 km

3.01 km

< 100 m

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Saturday 23 May

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11°C

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