ANDOAIN BIKE TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Pedaling the Plazaola: Family-Friendly Biking Through Leizaran’s Tunnels and Time
A flexible, family-oriented ride along the former Plazaola railway through the Leizaran valley—this guide lays out what to expect, how to prepare and the route’s standout sights.
Pedaling the Plazaola: Family-Friendly Biking Through Leizaran’s Tunnels and Time.
Follow the old Plazaola railway into the Leizaran valley on a gentle, family-friendly greenway that threads tunnels, river terraces and glimpses of an ancient working landscape—prehistoric monuments, grazing fields, charcoal piles, mines, ferrerías and mills all make cameo along the way. Rental bikes (including electric options) are well maintained and staff service is consistently praised, making the outing easy to organize and welcoming for riders of different ages and abilities.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Plazaola Greenway and Tunnel Stretches
The ride uses the former Plazaola railway alignment, offering long, even stretches and atmospheric tunnels that frame the valley and its layered history.
Family Rentals and Electric Options
The operator provides ready-to-go rental bicycles in the sizes families need, including electric mountain bikes, all noted by guests as being in excellent condition.
Friendly, Efficient Staff
Visitors highlight the helpful, attentive staff who prepare bikes in advance and make the booking and pickup process straightforward.
What the day feels like
What the ride feels like
The outing is adaptable to the party: customers choose the duration and start from the meeting point in Andoain. Expect an easy-to-follow greenway that preserves the cadence of the old railway—steady pedaling, intermittent tunnel passages and repeated glimpses of pastoral and industrial archaeology that hint at the valley’s deeper history.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits—and the few ground rules.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Pickup and meeting take place at Leizotz Auz., 48, 20140 Andoain, Gipuzkoa.
The duration of the outing is chosen by the customer; plan your schedule around the pickup time you reserve.
Wear suitable sports clothing for the conditions (culotte recommended), sport shoes (waterproof recommended) and bring a change of clothes.
Rental bicycles are available for the whole family, including electric mountain bikes; staff prepare bikes in advance for pickup.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Where is the meeting point for the activity?
The meeting and pickup location is Leizotz Auz., 48, 20140 Andoain, Gipuzkoa.
How long does the ride take?
Duration is selected by the customer—book the length you prefer when reserving.
Are rental bikes available and in good condition?
Yes; guests report that rental bikes—including electric options—are available in the sizes needed and in excellent condition, prepared for morning pickup.
What should I wear and bring?
Wear appropriate sports clothing (culotte recommended), sport shoes (waterproof recommended) and bring a change of clothes.
Are there rules I need to know on the greenway?
Riders must respect other pedestrians and cyclists and maintain coexistence on the path.
What will we see along the route?
The greenway follows the old Plazaola railway and offers tunnel stretches and views of the valley’s historical features—prehistoric monuments, pastures, charcoal pits, mines, ferrerías and mills.