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Discover Basque Country by bicycle Discover Basque Country by bicycle

There are lots of ways of getting to know the Basque Country. If you do it on a mountain bike, you'll discover its most stunning landscapes.

Discover our routes trough:

Capitals
Green ways
MTB
Grand Tours

Capitals

Our capital cities are perfect for discovering them on two wheels.

Bilbao

A shining city full of modernity.

Routes trough Bilbao:

Icono de Ruta en bici Panoramic view of the river

Length: 5,9km

Difficulty: Low

More information about the route here Icono de flecha
Vistas de la ría de Bilbao Service companies in Bilbao Icono de flecha

Vitoria - Gasteiz

Our Green Capital has an extensive network of bidegorris (cycle paths) complemented by a spectacular circular route around its perimeter, the Green Ring.

Routes trough Vitoria-Gasteiz:

Icono de Ruta en bici Green Ring Tour

Length: 30,8km

Difficulty: Low to medium

More information about the route here Icono de flecha
Icono de Ruta en bici Tour of the Ullíbarri-Gamboa reservoir

Length: 43,6km

Difficulty: Medium

More information about the route here Icono de flecha
Vistas de una fachada en Gasteiz Service companies in Vitoria-Gasteiz Icono de flecha

San Sebastián

This city of dreams is ideal to fall in love with from the saddle of your bicycle.

Routes trough San Sebastián:

Icono de Ruta en bici Urban route

Length: 25,1km

Difficulty: Medium

More information about the route here Icono de flecha
Vistas de la ciudad de Donosti Service companies in San Sebastián Icono de flecha

Green Ways

7 Green Ways and more than 180 kilometres along which the user can discover the history, culture and nature of this beautiful land.

 
Icono de Vía verde Vasco Navarro Railway
Imagen de la Ruta del Ferrocarril vasco navarro

Length: 122,5km

Difficulty: Medium

More information about the route here Icono de flecha
Icono de Vía verde Plazaola-Leitzaran Green Way
Imagen de la Ruta Vía verde del Plazaola

Length: 50km

Difficulty: Low to medium

More information about the route here Icono de flecha
Icono de Vía verde Bidasoa Green Way
Imagen de la Ruta Vía verde del Bidasoa

Length: 36,7km

Difficulty: Low

More information about the route here Icono de flecha
Icono de Vía verde Urola Green Way
Imagen de la Ruta Vía verde del Urola

Length: 22,5km

Difficulty: Low

More information about the route here Icono de flecha
Icono de Vía verde Arditurri Green Way
Imagen de la Ruta Vía verde de Arditurri

Length: 12km

Difficulty: Low

More information about the route here Icono de flecha
Icono de Vía verde Montes de Hierro – Itsaslur Green Way
Imagen de la Ruta Vía verde de los montes de Hierro - Itsaslur

Length: 42km

Difficulty: Low to medium

More information about the route here Icono de flecha
Icono de Vía verde Mutiloa Green Way
Imagen de la Ruta Vía verde de Mutiloa - Ormaiztegi

Length: 42km

Difficulty: Low to medium

More information about the route here Icono de flecha
 

MTB

Currently, there are 2 Basque Country MTB Centres located in exceptionally beautiful landscapes.

Ciclistas cruzando un puente Izki montaña alavesa MTB Centre Icono de flecha
Ciclistas por campos alaveses Valderejo Añana MTB Centre Icono de flecha

Great cycle tour routes

Grand tour cycling route around Álava Plain

This 2 or 3 day route will allow you to find out stunning spots of Alava

See the great route Icono de flecha

The Ignatian way

It offers the chance of an experience involving not only travel but also personal development and introspection. The full trail covers 675 km, and the part of the route that runs through the Basque Country comes to 150 km.

See the great route Icono de flecha Bicicleta en Sna Ignacio

The Way Of St. James

The Inland Camino de Santiago in Euskadi is marked to be done on foot along a route which has been named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

See the great route Icono de flecha Ciclista en el camino de Santiago

Key

  • Start / End of routes icon Start / End of routes
  • Icono intermedio etapa Intermediate stage point
  • Icono Precaución / Difficulty Caution / Difficulty
  • Icono Información / Turilgo Tourist Information
  • Icono Parking Car park
  • Icono Bar / Restaurante Bar / Restaurant
  • Icono Alojamiento Accommodation
  • Chapel / Religious building icon Chapel / Religious building
  • Lookout / Panoramic view icon Lookout / Panoramic view
  • Recreation area icon Recreation area
  • Fortification / City walls icon Fortification / City walls
  • Museums and visitor centres icon Museums and visitor centres

Recomendations

  1. Always wear a helmet 🚴.
  2. Give right of way to pedestrians 🚶 and observe all traffic signs.
  3. Respect the route signs 🚫 and the direction of traffic.
  4. The Basque MTB Centres cannot be held responsible for the incorrect use of tracks or for reckless cycling by user 🚲.
  5. If you get lost, 🗺 remember that there is a code on a metal plaque at the side of every sign.
  6. If you are going to be cycling alone, tell the staff 💬 at the welcome centre which route you are going to follow.
  7. Before you set off, make sure that your bike is in proper working order 🚵, check the weather ⛈ forecast and find out as much as you can about the route.
  8. Don't forget to take some water 🥤, a repair kit and your mobile phone📱.
  9. Respect fencing and close gates 🚪 behind you.
  10. In summer ☀, take precautions against high temperatures 🕶.
  11. Respect the environment 🚮, the towns or villages ⛰ you cycle through and any animals 🐑 you come across.
  12. Enjoy nature 🍂, without noise or haste.

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