Ribeira Sacra Cycling Road

Ribeira Sacra Cycling Road is a road cyclosportive that starts and finishes in Luintra, in the municipality of Nogueira de Ramuín (Ourense), Galicia. The most recent edition took place on Sunday 20 September 2026, with a 9:30 start from the village. Riders tackle the steep, winding roads of the Ribeira Sacra, a region of river canyons and terraced vineyards.

Routes and distances

The 2026 edition offered two routes:

• Gran Fondo: about 110 km with roughly 2,400 m of elevation gain.
• Medio Fondo: about 90 km with roughly 1,800 m of elevation gain.

Routes can change from one edition to the next, so check the organiser’s website for the course of the next event.

Registration

In 2026 entries were handled online through the registration page linked from the organiser’s website. The date of the next edition has not been announced yet. Follow the official website for news on dates, prices and registration.

Why ride it

The event combines a long day in the saddle with the scenery of the Ribeira Sacra, and the Gran Fondo’s climbing makes it a serious test for road cyclists. It starts from Luintra, a small village in the heart of the region.

Where to stay

Luintra is a small village in the heart of the Ribeira Sacra, so most riders arrive the day before to collect their bib and settle in ahead of a morning start. With the climbs these routes serve up, a comfortable base within reach of the start line makes the recovery just as important as the ride itself.

Parador de Monforte de Lemos – Monforte de Lemos, about 21 km from the start. This four-star hotel occupies the former Monastery of San Vicente and the Palace of the Counts of Lemos, with rooms arranged around a neoclassical cloister. For cyclists there is a dedicated cycling centre with secure bike storage, maintenance equipment and a fully equipped tool bench, so your machine can be checked over before the gran fondo. Afterwards, the gym, jacuzzi and hilltop outdoor pool with views over the Ribeira Sacra are well placed for tired legs, and bikes can be rented on site if friends want to extend the trip.

Event weekend is busy in this corner of Galicia, so book early, and browse more cycling-friendly accommodation for other options.