Quintanar to San Millán de la Cogolla

Got our altitude with an initial 9km climb and then rewarded with a gentle 35km drift down through a spectacular valley following the Río Najerilla.

The winding road was in perfect condition but deteriorated as soon as it entered Basque country!

Gryphon vultures were a constant presence soaring on the warm thermal winds in the valley. They are huge birds with enormous wing spans.

Saw a collection of 25 original books of Gregorian chant from the 18th century at the Yuso monastery. Each beautifully illustrated and weighing 60kg each - they were big!

80km, 945m climbed.Les mer