Moreda de Álava – Elciego Wineries loop from Samaniego

Moreda de Álava – Elciego Wineries loop from Samaniego

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Moreda de Álava – Elciego Wineries loop from Samaniego

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71.3km

1,060m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 29, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 41.0 km for 83 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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37.0 km

Moreda de Álava

Highlight • Settlement

Moreda de Álava (in Basque Moreda Araba) is a municipality in Álava, in the Quadrilla de Laguardia-Rioja Alabesa. It can still be seen today from the old wall of the town.

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40.6 km

Oyón-Oion

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Oyón (in Basque: Oion and officially Oyón-Oion) is a Spanish municipality in the Rioja Alavesa group, in the province of Álava, in the autonomous community of the Basque Country. In …

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41.0 km

Plaza Mayor de Oyón

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The Plaza Mayor, in the heart of the Basque town of Oyón, is a great place to have a coffee or something to eat and try the local cuisine.

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41.2 km

Church of Santa María de la Asunción of Oyón

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During the 16th and 17th centuries, this was a rich and prosperous town.
The construction of the Church of Santa María, with its Giralda, is a symbol of the wealth …

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41.5 km

Arroyo Grande Park

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Quiet public park on the southwestern edge of the city, near the old bullring. The urban park provides an escape from noise and traffic, even if only for a few moments.

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48.0 km

From here you can see the ruins of the Mantible bridge, probably medieval (not Roman) that once connected El Cortijo with Assa. Only two arches remain standing, one of them recently rebuilt as it collapsed during the pandemic.

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61.0 km

Elciego Wineries

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The impressive steel and titanium building, designed by Frank Gehry, has become an icon of the region.
It houses a luxurious hotel and restaurant.
I recommend a guided tour of the building and the cellars, with a wine tasting included.

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