Ebro Route

Cortes

Navarre's Ribera (Bardenas)

Ruta Senderista

Distance 56.37 km

Difficulty Baja

Elevation gain -

Route type Linear

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This historical route, which follows the course of the River Ebro and joins the French route in Logroño, was taken by pilgrims coming from the ports of the Mediterranean. It crosses the south of Navarre diagonally, entering via Cortes and leaving it in Castejón.

This is a route of contrasts that passes through riverside woodland, vegetable fields and desert landscapes. The architecture found on the way is a reflection of the historical coexistence of Muslims, Christians and Jews.

25.17 km

Ebro Route: Cortes-Tudela

Categoria Ciclista
N/A

Distance
25.17 km

Elevation gain
30.0 m

Difficulty
Baja

Cortes, a town with a 12th century castle where various different Navarrese kings used to reside, and which was one of the Kingdom’s main fortresses. Make sure to see the municipal park on the grounds. As well as ducks, geese and swans, you will find a giant chess set for a larger-than-life game.

Following the waters of the Imperial Canal, you will reach Ribaforada, with its 16th century Mozarabic church. Some five kilometres further on you reach the Bocal de Fontellas, an extremely beautiful natural landscape where the Palace of Carlos V is still preserved. The Bocal is a beautiful natural space that allows us to enjoy the typical landscapes of the riverside groves, with breathtaking gardens surrounding the palace.

After leaving this peaceful oasis, head towards Tudela following the railway line. Once you have reached the capital of the Ribera, wander through the streets and discover its cultural mixture and main attractions, such as the Plaza de los Fueros square, the Santa María cathedral, built around 1180 on the remains of an ancient mosque; the Decanal Palace (16th century); the City Hall; the Romanesque Magdalena church; and other outstanding buildings such as the Admiral’s House, the Marqués de Huarte Palace, the Castel Ruiz cultural centre, the Muñoz Sola museum or the Monreal Tower. Make the most of this fi nal stage to take a well-deserved rest, and try the famous Tudela vegetable stew, or some
of the city’s star dishes (artichokes, thistle, asparagus, borage or lettuce hearts).

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25.82 km

Ebro Route: Tudela-Alfaro

Categoria Ciclista
N/A

Distance
25.82 km

Elevation gain
61.0 m

Difficulty
Baja

The route leaves Tudela via the Ebro bridge, a medieval structure of 17 arches, probably built on a previous Muslim construction.

Follow the yellow arrows and the start the route. The fi rst few kilometres are along a pavement, but then the route follows a dirt track that takes us to Castejón, a town closely linked to its railway. It has a museum of machinery and objects related to rail transport, including a miniature model that recreates the station in 1930. It also has belongings and objects from different settlers, including many from the Iron Age.

Five kilometres further on you will find the Riojan town of Alfaro.

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