BIKING
Hotel Marqués de Riscal
FRANCE
Atlantic Ocean
DAY 1 Breathe in the fresh sea air in lavish Biarritz as you start your Basque Country journey along the coast • Pass ocean-worn cliffs and expansive views of the deep blue Atlantic as you ride • Arrive at the dramatic Bay of Biscay • The quaint seaside village of St-Jean-de- Luz invites you to bask on a sandy beach or wander its shop-lined cobblestone streets • Unwind at our grand waterfront retreat. » Grand Hôtel Thalasso & Spa - Premiere DAYS 2–3 Bike through charming towns festooned with garlands of bright red piment d’Espelette (sun-dried peppers), a cornerstone of the region’s cuisine • Ride into the mountains along the historic Pas-de-Roland and experience the grandeur of the French Pyrenees • Incredible biking awaits as you cycle through the idyllic French countryside • Local flavors come alive at our tasting of Irouléguy AOC wines and Ossau-Iraty AOC cheese. » Auberge Ostapé - Premiere DAYS 4–6 Limestone peaks and lush valleys set the scene in Spain’s Navarra region • Challenge yourself with a climb up Puerto de Bernedo • Explore the mountainous landscape of northern Spain by bicycle, from the foot of the Sierra de Cantabria to the ancient stone walls surrounding Laguardia • Take in the vibrant reds, yellows and greens of Rioja vineyards • Stop for pintxos (tapas) along the way • Tour the underground cellars of a Laguardia winery, one of only a few wine caves still operating within the village walls • A gentle descent brings us to our exquisite hotel and the end of our journey. » Hotel Marqués de Riscal - Premiere shown above Phenomenal cycling from Biarritz to Bilbao. Grand peaks. The sun- drenched Atlantic coast. A place and culture as colorful and unique as Frank Gehry’s Marqués de Riscal. French Pyrenees & Spain’s Rioja Wine Region BASQUE COUNTRY
Biarritz
Bayonne
St-Jean-de-Luz
Bilbao
Bidarray
St-Etienne- de-Baigorry
French Pyrenees
Sierra de Cantabria
PARIS
Laguardia
Elciego
MADRID
SPAIN
6 Days Activity Levels 2-5 Premiere Hotels $5,399 to $5,999 / person double occ. See web for date-specific pricing. Choose a Trip for • Couples, Friends & Solos shown here • Your Private Group o \ Search BQYB on backroads.com
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