Villafranca. Confluence of the Arga and Aragón

A circular route that ventures into the riverside woodland of Villafranca, a little known spot in Navarre of great ecological and scenic value, forming as it does a rich ecosystem that ensures the survival of animal species such as the European mink, otter, heron or kingfisher, and native flora, such as tamarisks, ash trees and alders.

The route is over well-maintained tracks with no slopes at all, making it suitable for everyone. The first part passes through crop fields to the riverside wood called Ramal de la Mina, where you can see the Aragón river for the first time. The route then advances along the bank of the river until it reaches the confluence with the Arga. At this point, you can see the majestic Barranco de Peñalén, a watchtower over the Ribera Alta, at whose feet the two rivers merge before joining the Ebro in Milagro, three kilometres downstream.

Continue the route through the area known as Soto Nuevo to distance yourself from the watercourse and ride, once again, through crop fields until you get back to the starting point.