ANDOAIN BIKE RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
Along the Old Plazaola Line: Pedaling Leizaran’s Tunnels, Stones and Valley Light
A bike-rental experience from leitzaran bisitarien etxea that lets riders follow the old Plazaola railway through the Leizaran valley—this guide explains what to expect, what to bring, and who it suits.
Along the Old Plazaola Line: Pedaling Leizaran’s Tunnels, Stones and Valley Light.
Using the footprint of the old Plazaola railway, the Vía Verde threads into the Leizaran valley, delivering a compact but revealing cross-section of the landscape: prehistoric monuments, pastoral fields, charcoal pits, mines, ironworks and mills sit within reach of a family-friendly bike ride along a largely traffic-free railbed.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Family-ready bikes, booked and waiting
The operator provides bikes for the whole family, with a straightforward web reservation that allows you to request sizes; guests report bikes were ready at pickup, easing a morning start.
Well‑prepared mountain and electric bikes
Mountain bikes—including electric options—are available and maintained for the outing; visitors highlight the excellent condition of the fleet and the attentive service from staff.
Vía Verde: tunnels, valley views and ancient monuments
Riding the Vía Verde offers tunnels, framed valley vistas and access to the valley’s historical and industrial traces—prehistoric monuments, pastures, charcoal hearths, mines, ironworks and mills—visible from the rail alignment.
What the day feels like
What the ride feels like
This is a measured, accessible bike outing that follows the gentle grade and straight line of an old railway corridor—ideal for families and mixed-ability groups. The route reveals a stitched landscape of natural and human history as riders move through short tunnels, alongside pastoral slopes and past scattered industrial relics.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Wear appropriate sports clothing for the weather (a cycling bib/culotte is recommended), sturdy sports shoes (waterproof recommended) and bring a change of clothes.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Where do we pick up the bikes?
Pickups are at Leizotz Auz., 48, 20140 Andoain, Gipuzkoa.
How long is the ride?
Duration is chosen by the client—there is flexibility in how long you ride.
Are electric bikes available?
Yes—electric mountain bikes are provided as part of the rental options.
How do I reserve bikes?
Reservations can be made easily via the operator’s website; you can request the sizes you need and guests report bikes were ready on arrival.
Any on‑trail rules I should know?
You must respect other pedestrians and cyclists and maintain coexistence on the Vía Verde.
What kind of clothing and footwear should I bring?
Bring sports clothing appropriate to the weather (culotte recommended), sports shoes—preferably waterproof—and a change of clothes.