Gravel in Tierra Estella from Allo: Arróniz, Los Arcos, Sesma and Lerín

Gravel loop through southern Tierra Estella starting and finishing in Allo. From the village it heads west on tracks among olive groves, vineyards and cereal to Arróniz, follows farm tracks towards Los Arcos, where it crosses the Camino de Santiago, and drops south towards Sesma across open fields. The return climbs back via Lerín and the lanes that lead up to Allo again.

Surface: roughly half is wide dirt and gravel track; the rest is paved lanes between fields and the odd short link on local roads. There are short rises all along the route, but no climbs. A gravel bike with medium-width tyres is ideal.

Water and food: Allo, Arróniz, Los Arcos, Sesma and Lerín have a fountain and a bar. Between villages there is hardly any shade: take two bottles on hot days.

When to go: spring and autumn are best. In summer, start early. After rain, the clay mud sticks to your wheels: wait for the tracks to dry. In hunting season, wear something visible and respect the signs. With a strong cierzo, start westwards to have it behind you on the way back.

Track designed by our editorial team on OpenStreetMap (ODbL).