BASOAK ROAD PYRENEES TOTAL

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7 Days of Performance Cycling through the Basque Country, Navarre, and the Atlantic Pyrenees

The multi-stage road cycling route through the modern passes of the Western Pyrenees in its most complete and breathtaking version.

A once-in-a-lifetime experience.

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SELF-GUIDED ROUTE WITH GPS

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BASOAK PYRENEES TOTAL

Col de La Pierre de Saint-Martin, a TOP 5 Pyrenean mountain pass.
Common scenes along the BASOAK PYRENEES route
The professional peloton tackling the Etxauri ramps, first day of BASOAK. - Tour of the Basque Country 2017 -
Vuelta a España 2016. Team Sky and 3 "maillots" visiting BASOAK: Froome in white, Valverde in green, and Quintana in red.
Pushing bikes to the limit on Larrau, another undisputed TOP 5 Pyrenean climb.
Tour of the Basque Country territory: ambush terrain, tricky roads, and a continuous succession of "short but killer" passes.
Sharing kilometers with the popular Irati Extrem cyclosportive.
Gran Premio Indurain - Roads from the classic events of the Navarrese cycling calendar, a different terrain from the Pyrenees in the Central Navarre stage.

THE ROUTE

BASOAK PYRENEES TOTAL is the most comprehensive proposal of the UNIVERSO BASOAK ROAD.
In terms of both athletic challenge and geography, we will encounter three distinct cycling environments and styles. To put it simply: Navarrese Mid-mountains, Basque "Ratonero" Walls, and Pyrenean Colossi.
The combination of these three atmospheres is what gives this route a power and spectacularity that is hard to match.
... Going into more detail, the first environment —Navarrese Mid-mountains— could also be called the Navarrese "non-Pyrenees." We are talking about the peripheral regions of the Pyrenees: Baztan, Leitzaldea, the Sakana Valley, the Pamplona Basin, Tierra Estella, and the Andia and Urbasa Mountain Ranges. These kilometers alternate flat valley sections with mountain passes of 4 to 8 kilometers and an average 400m elevation gain, dotted with smaller hills.

The second environment, the Basque "Ratonero" Walls, is a terrain for "playing at cycling"—a nearly constant succession of short climbs (2 to 3 kilometers) in the style of the one-day classics so famous in this sport. We ride along narrow, winding roads connecting rural Gipuzkoa (filled with meadows, forests, and farmsteads) with industrial Gipuzkoa. We stay clear of the noise thanks to an abundance of alternative paths and motorways that absorb the main traffic. You will recognize yourself in the images seen so often on TV during the Tour of the Basque Country or the Vuelta a España.

In the third environment, there is no doubt about the term: we are in the heart of the Pyrenean Colossi. To ensure the standard route remains accessible without being overwhelming, we have included only one major "HC" pass per day during the four days in the high mountains. For those seeking more, the PLUS option is available for every stage.
To give you an idea: of the 7 major passes in the PLUS option, 3 are tougher than the Tourmalet, and the other 4 match or exceed the Aubisque via Larraun. In the standard option, the count is 2 above Tourmalet and 2 above Aubisque. Beyond the numbers, you will find almost zero traffic on most passes, a peaceful pace of life in the valleys, and an overflowing natural beauty that you can preview in "The Route in pictures" tab in the sidebar.

The experience offered by PIRINEOS PUNTO BIKE consists, in broad terms, of a Self-Guided Tour pack. This includes Accommodations, the GPS Tracks for the route, a detailed map-sketch with alternatives for each stage, and Luggage Transport from hotel to hotel.

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For the 6-stage option, you will need to choose between skipping Stage 2 —the Basque Country Loop— or Stage 5 —the Arette Loop to Col de La Pierre Saint-Martin—.



In these tabs you can see the profiles of the stages and a brief explanation about the nature of each of them. This will allow you to have references to be able to decide which stages to include in your trip.

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  • Stage A
    Pamplona - Arbizu 
  • Stage B
    Circular País Vasco 
  • Stage C
    Arbizu - Baztan 
  • Stage D
    Baztan - Arette 
  • Stage E
    Circular Arette 
  • Stage F
    Arette - Ezterenzubi 
  • Stage G
    Ezterenzubi - Pamplona 

Stage 1 - A1: Pamplona - Arbizu
Distance: 102km   Unevenness: 1.470m

Stage 2 - B1: Arbizu - Arbizu
Distance: 83km   Unevenness: 1.585m

Stage 3 - C1: Arbizu - Doneztebe / Elizondo
Distance: 97km   Unevenness: 1.310m

Stage 4 - D1: Doneztebe / Elizondo - Arette
Distance: 93km   Unevenness: 1.980m

Stage 5 - E1: Arette - Arette
Distance: 71km   Unevenness: 2.030m

Stage 6 - F1: Arette - Esterenzubi
Distance: 72km   Unevenness: 1.970m

Stage 7 - G1: Esterenzubi - Pamplona
Distance: 93km   Unevenness: 1.805m

Standar Option
Distance: 611km   Unevenness: 12.180m

Stage 1 - A2: Pamplona - Arbizu
Distance: 155km   Unevenness: 2.370m

Stage 2 - B2: Arbizu - Arbizu
Distance: 111km   Unevenness: 2.230m

Stage 3 - C2: Arbizu - Doneztebe / Elizondo
Distance: 131km   Unevenness: 2.215m

Stage 4 - D2: Doneztebe / Elizondo - Arette
Distance: 109km   Unevenness: 2.685m

Stage 5 - E2: Arette - Arette
Distance: 121km   Unevenness: 2.945m

Stage 6 - F2: Arette - Esterenzubi
Distance: 103km   Unevenness: 3.170m

Stage 7 - G2: Esterenzubi - Pamplona
Distance: 121km   Unevenness: 2.450m

PLUS Option
Distance: 852km   Unevenness: 18.060m

Panoramica biker en Col Arnostegi

Media Montaña Navarra

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Tierra de "diablillos"

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Pastores y Contrabandístas

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La Baja Navarra y Los Arbailles

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La Pierre de St Martín, un TOP5 pirenaico

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Selva de Irati Norte

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Arnostegi, coloso pirenaico

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Grupeta de bikers en Aralar

THE ROUTE IN DATA

What you could feel!

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To get the idea of what you can find if you decide to know the route, click and browse below in any of these tabs.

  •  Navarrese Mid-Mountains 
  •  Basque "Little Devils" 
  •  Cantabrian Navarre 
  •  Western Pyrenees Irati 
  •  Western Pyrenees Bearn 
  •  Southern Navarrese Pyrenees 

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Pelotón profesional en Pamplona

Comienza la ruta. Pelotón profesional paseándose por Pamplona antes de "comenzar BASOAK".
 Euskal Itzulia 2017

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Puerto de Etxauri, todo bajo control.
 Euskal Itzulia 2017

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Puerto de Etxauri. Pedaleo bajo las rocas de la Escuela de escalada.

Etxauri

Segunda mitad de puerto en Etxauri desde lo alto del puerto. Dejamos atrás la cuenca de Pamplona y vamos a buscar Tierra Estella.
 Euskal Itzulia 2017

Eraul

Descendiendo el puerto de Eraul hacia Abartzuza. En BASOAK nos tocará subirlo por este lado.
 Gran Premio Indurain 2017

ciclismo profesional en el Alto de Eraul

Escenas de ciclismo profesional en el Alto de Eraul.
 Gran Premio Indurain 2017

Encina de Eraul

Encina de Eraul en el Alto del mismo nombre. Dicen que nació cuando en Europa aún no conociamos America. A nosotros nos avisa de que empieza la bajada.

If our chosen route enters the Basque Country, we will—without a doubt—run smack into some of the "walls" that invariably mark the course. These are our Basque "little devils."

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Coto minero de Aizpea un paisaje más "profundo" cuando nos adentramos en el interior de las montañas del País Vasco.

Zerain

Entre dos "muros", reposo del guerrero en la Zerain medieval.

Barbaris

Continuamos el "ratoneo vasco" con el murito de Barbaris entre Zerain y Zegama, 3 kilómetros y 230 metros de desnivel con sus rampitas del 12 y 13%.

Beunda

Descendiendo Beunda en las laderas de la Sierra de Aizkorri, último muro del día.

Larraitz

Bordeando la Sierra de Aralar, entre Gaintza y Larraitz, 3ª etapa de la ruta en su opción PLUS. Nos movemos en el territorio predilecto de las clásicas vascas.
 Ordiziako Klasika 2015

Lazkaomendi

Alto de Lazkaomendi entre Lazkao y Ordizia. Al fondo las montañas de la Sierra de Aizkorri.

Sierra de Aralar

Durante los primeros 50 kilómetros de la etapa pedalearemos contorneando la Sierra de Aralar por su vertiente norte. En el centro el inconfundible Txindoki. Nos sorprenderá su cambio de aspecto según avanza la etapa.

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En la etapa de BASOAK PYRENEES que atraviesa el territorio de Gipuzkoa se realiza la ascensión al pueblo de Gaintza por la ruta convencional, pero para los amantes de las sensaciones fuertes existe el famoso Muro de Gaintza, un "diablillo" trampa con una sección de 1,6 kilómetros al 15,3% de media en el que Alberto Contador sentencio su Vuelta al País Vasco 2014. Comienza en la cercana localidad de Zaldibia y no es difícil dar con el pero si no lo encuentras pídenoslo y te enviaremos el track.
En la imagen los participantes de la Ordiziako Klasika 2015 negociando la parte dura del muro.

Gipuzkoa rural

La Gipuzkoa rural/industrial queda atrás. Abandonamos la comarca de Tolosaldea con dirección a Navarra.

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Sierra de Aralar

En la Sierra de Aralar comienza lo que podemos denominar como "Navarra Cantábrica" un territorio con puertos de dificultad media a medio camino entre el mar y los Pirineos "de verdad". Llegamos a Astiz, bucolismo puro entre Lekunberri y la Sakana por el Alto de Zuazarrate.

Usategieta

Cruzamos el Larraun en Lekunberri y vamos olvidandonos de La Sierra de Aralar. Por Uitzi, Leitza y Usategieta iremos a buscar el Baztan.

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La Sierra de Aralar vista desde el Valle de la Ultzama

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Preparando el descenso en el puerto de Uitzi

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Cola del pelotón de la Euskal Itzulia 2016 en el Alto de Usategieta

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Ascendiendo a la Sierra de Aralar - Opción PLUS -

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Santuario de San Miguel de Aralar y Valle de La Sakana desde la cima de Artxueta.

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Ultzama Valley - La Suiza Navarra -

puerto de Izpegi

Cómodas pendientes del puerto de Izpegi, preludio de entrada al territorio de los grandes puertos.

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Superamos Izpegi y un paísaje espectacular nos recibe, descendemos a Baigorri y se acaban los puertos de "tamaño medio", nos esperan los Colosos Pirenaicos.

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Ascendiendo el puerto de Munhoa desde Baigorri
 Campus Baigorri GIRLS Cycling Experiences 2019

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Escenas habituales de la ruta

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Ambiente de alta montaña pirenaica durante el ascenso a Munhoa
 Campus Baigorri GIRLS Cycling Experiences 2019

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Grupeta del "Campus Baigorri GIRLS Cycling Experiences 2019" dandolo todo en las laderas del Munhoa

Col de Inharpu

Ascenso a Inharpu / Ahusky desde Bastida, la vertiente por la que se ascendió en La Vuelta a España 2016. Se puede elegir, pero si hace calor recomendamos la opción de subida por Behorlegi que es por la que "oficialmente" asciende BASOAK PYRENEES.

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Desde lo alto de Ahusky y en días limpios la vista se extiende por la derecha hasta el Golfo de Bizkaia y por la izquierda hacia las cimas altas del Pirineo Atlántico.
Sin ningún genero de dudas, uno de los mejores tramos de cicloturismo de todo el Pirineo.
 Vuelta a España 2016

Ahusky-Spain-Tour

El pelotón comienza el descenso hacia Altzai durante la Etapa Reina de La Vuelta a España 2016, por delante les vienen Soudet, Marie Blanque y Aubisque, una minucia de esas...
 Vuelta a España 2016

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Escenas bucólicas en el territorio 5 estrellas de los Pirineos Atlánticos.

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Restos de la Torre Romana sobre la cima del Urkulu custodiando las "apacibles" laderas del puerto de Arnostegi

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With its 5 main different ascents, all of them hovering around 1000 meters of elevation gain, Col de Arnostegi is no longer a hidden gem and is taking its rightful place among the giants.

Its easiest route —from Esterenzubi, our descent path— has an APM coefficient of 268 (Aubisque 255), while the most demanding —our PLUS option— known as Arnostegi via Bellurti reaches 385 points, with 358 of those earned in just 7 kilometers (Tourmalet 342 in 23 km). For the standard route, we have chosen the Ondarolle -288 points- option, which is still tough but slightly more manageable.

This is the pattern here: points earned through brutal gradients rather than excessive distance. Add to this the perks: almost zero traffic and breathtaking beauty.
On some sections, we will cross paths with pilgrims, see the natural walls of the Zerkupe fortress, and, near the summit, the Roman Tower of Urkulu... shepherds' huts everywhere...
In short: Bucolism at the end of the slope, that's what awaits you.

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Coronando Arnostegi entre jirones de niebla, una de las mejores situaciones meteorológicas para subir "refrigerados" las duras y prolongadas pendientes de este Coloso Pirenaico.

Arnostegi-ovejas y caballos

Y mucho mejor si después la niebla se queda abajo.

Orgambide

Potente paisaje pirenaico entre los pasos de Orgambide y Azpegi. En el fondo, las laderas de Artaburu y Errozate. Territorio Irati Extrem.

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Arette se encuentra en el extremo más oriental de BASOAK PYRENEES, las posibilidades que tiene para el cicloturismo son tantas y tan buenas que se hace casi obligatorio pasar 2 días en el mismo PUNTO BIKE. Realmente ello supone un valor añadido pues aporta un punto de relax al conjunto de la ruta el hecho de saber que al día siguiente no es necesario recoger todo el equipaje al salir a realizar la etapa.
El "bucolismo" de la fotografía podríamos decir que tiene algo de "falso" en cuanto a lo nuestro se refiere, pues las pendientes son de traca y los desniveles que se avecinan de los mayores -si no los mayores- que podemos encontrar en Los Pirineos.

Col-de-Labays

Col de Labays 1351 metros, primera cota puntuable durante nuestro ascenso al Col de La Pierre de San Martín.

Col-de-Soudet

Col de Soudet 1531 metros, segunda cota puntuable durante la misma ascensión.
 Pax Avant 2013

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Por encima de la estación de esquí de Arette la pendiente se suaviza, pero el viento acostumbra a compensarlo.
 Pax Avant 2013

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Col de La Pierre de San Martín, techo de BASOAK PYRENEES. En la opción estándar volvemos sobre nuestros pasos. El objetivo es la cima.
 Pax Avant 2013

Col-de-Issarbe

Durante el descenso nos desviamos en el cruce del Soudet para ir a buscar el Col de Issarbe, que por esta vertiente se convierte en un casi agradable paseo de escasos 5 kilómetros con 200 metros de ascenso.

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En la opción PLUS abordamos un clásico de la zona, el encadenamiento Larrau - La Pierre de San Martín. Un recorrido más o menos coincidente con el de las asentadas pruebas cicloturistas Pierre Jacques y Larra Larrau que partiendo una desde el norte y la otra desde el sur se celebran todos los años en estas pendientes.
Surge la duda de en que sentido realizar la vuelta, puesto que la de hoy es una etapa circular. En cualquiera de los 2 sentidos surgen muchos Pros y pocos contras, así que es una decisión difícil, pero como teníamos que elegir, hemos elegido subir Larrau primero.
En la imagen, el pueblo de Larrau -ya en el kilómetro 3 del puerto- va quedando abajo.

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Cogiendo altura en el Larrau, hay que alcanzar los 380 puntos APM. Los conseguiremos en 15 kilómetros y 1200 metros de cuesta. En la cima estaremos a 1585 metros de altitud.

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Desde el Puente de Laugibar, que es donde comienza el puerto, hasta el antecimero Col de Erroimendi al que en breve llegarán los 3 ciclistas de la foto, el Larrau es casi un muro constante de 10 kilómetros al 10% -fácil de recordar-

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Descenso por el buen asfalto de la vertiente sur del Larrau. Sobrevolamos la Selva de Irati.

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Segundo puerto grande del día. Sol y lluvia durante el ascenso a La Pierre de San Martín, también llamado Portillo de Ernaz desde el Valle de Belagua.

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Karst de Larra en las inmediaciones de La Pierre de San Martín, un paisaje característico y a menudo muy frío, da igual que sea verano.

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Participante de la cicloturista Pax Avant celebrada en 2013 en este territorio, descendiendo La Pierre de San Martín hacia Isaba.
El conglomerado de rutas -7 ascensos diferentes- que culminan en este puerto, sumado a los grandes desniveles que deberemos superar por cualquiera de sus vertientes, hacen de este coloso de 1.764 metros de altitud, uno de los lugares de "peregrinación" obligados de los Pirineos.
Sus desniveles rondan los 1.500 metros, y su dificultad llega a alcanzar en su opción Issarbe, los 417 puntos de coeficiente APM, cifra difícilmente alcanzable en los Pirineos y claramente por encima de los puerto míticos de la cordillera - Aubisque 255, Tourmalet 342, Luz-Ardiden 233-
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Etapa F. Si vamos por la opción PLUS, al poco de salir de Arette ya estaremos metidos entre bosques peleando con otro de los reyes de la zona, Col de Issarbe, por resumir, 11 kilometros al 9%.

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El "coloso" obligatorio de la etapa F de BASOAK PYRENEES es el Col de Bagargi desde Laugibar, un autentico puerto TOUR, ascendido en la 16ª etapa de la edición de 2003 -a continuación del Soudet- en su ruta entre Pau y Bayona. Otra vez los números no engañan, 326 puntos APM, 15 kilómetros de puerto y una zona central de 3 kilómetros con pendiente media del 12%.

Inmediaciones-del-Col-de-Surzai

En las inmediaciones del Col de Surzai se encuentran algunas de las espectaculares secciones de bosque pirenaico que dan nombre a BASOAK PYRENEES.
 Irati Extrem 2013

Descenso-de-Errozate

Descenso de Errozate hacia Esterenzubi. Necesario ir bien de frenos.

Irati-Extrem

En los últimos kilómetros de la etapa seguiremos en sentido inverso el recorrido de la Irati-Extrem.

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Orgambide-recreacion-dolmen

Recreación cultural de cromlech frente a la montaña de Errozate en el alto de Orgambidea, paso natural a la vertiente sur del Pirineo. La ruta regresa a Navarra.

Fábrica de Armas de Orbaitzeta

Restos reacondicionados para el turismo de la antigua Fábrica de Armas de Orbaitzeta. Estamos ya en la vertiente sur del Pirineo.

Peregrinos y ciclistas

Peregrinos y ciclistas compartiendo territorio en Espinal, población típica del Pirineo Navarro.
 Cicloturista La Indurain 2016

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Escenas de la vertiente sur del Pirineo navarro entre Espinal y Erro. Tachuela de Mezkiritz.
 Cicloturista La Indurain 2016

Nahala Mountain Pass
Road to Urepel

Espectacular Alto de Nahala durante el descenso de Lindus a Urepel en las opciones PLUS. Un breve regreso a la vertiente norte, a los Cols "de verdad".
 Campus Baigorri GIRLS Cycling Experiences 2019

Col Urkiaga
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La misma cuesta y los mismos arboles en distintas épocas. Ascenso a Urkiaga desde Urepel por el Col intermedio de Paradar. 510 metros de desnivel exigentes.

Col Paradar

Enfilados hacia Zubiri, estamos terminando BASOAK.
 Cicloturista La Indurain 2016

Casa de Indurain

Casa natal del pentacampeón del Tour Miguel Indurain, un valor simbólico añadido a la ruta.

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THE ROUTE IN PICTURES

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"YouToo" pictures concept

For now, our trips are real - when they become virtual, we´ll let you know -. That´s why the photos we try to "seduce" with are photos we´ve allowed ourselves to classify as "YouToo", that is;
"You´ll be able to see it too".
Not only is there no AI in our photo or video album, but we also avoid the use of special effects, time-lapse cameras with hurricane-like skies, and the use of drones except for some geographical topics where they serve to enhance the information we want to convey. At the moment, we don´t have any proposals that include trips by plane or helicopter...We travel with the wheel on the ground... and from that position on the ground we took the photos shown here.



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OUR LODGES

The half of the Trip


By expanding this tab, you will see our standard selection of accommodations for this tour. Please note that hotel availability in this region of Spain can be highly seasonal. Therefore, the final package proposal we provide may vary slightly from the selection shown here to ensure the highest quality of service.

  • Lodging for stages with start in Iruñea-Pamplona
  • Hotel Villava

    The base of PIRINEOS PUNTO BIKE in Iruñea / Pamplona is located in the HOTEL VILLAVA, a comfortable 3-star establishment located in the town of Villava, with Bikefriendly category and perfectly prepared for our cycling activity. The hotel is in a privileged situation for the practice of our sport, at the foot of Mount Ezkaba and on the road to the Pyrenees.

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  • Lodging for stages with start in Arbizu
  • Hotel Izar Ondo

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  • Lodging for stages with start in Doneztebe
  • Hostal Santamaria

    A comfortable hostel dedicated to cycling service will be the PUNTO BIKE that welcomes us in Santesteban.
    At dinner time Casa Santamaría Restaurant, one of the indisputable gastronomic references in the entire Baztan/Bidasoa area, will be in charge of replenishing our energies.

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  • Lodging for stages with start in Elizondo
  • Hotel Trinkete 3*

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  • Lodging for stages with start in Arette
  • Hotel de l'Ours

    The base of PIRINEOS PUNTO BIKE in Arette s located in a Rural Hotel completely dedicated to cycling.

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  • Lodging for stages with start in Esterenzubi
  • Hotel Andreinia


    The base of PIRINEOS PUNTO BIKE in Estérençuby is located in a superb rural hotel in the heart of the Basque Country where Christelle and Eric Larramendy reserve us a family welcome in their establishment with heated swimming pool, a small Spa, and a restaurant with covered terrace surrounded by mountains on the bank of a river.

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In the rural world that our routes run through, hotel establishments are usually small. It is often difficult to book the sequence of accommodations necessary to complete a Pack, especially if the number of participants in a group is a bit high.

Booking in advance is often the key. It is not a commercial trick on our part. Many times, that reservation with enough time in advance is simply the difference between being able or not being able to reserve the Pack.

  


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THE SERIOUS ZONE



7 Stages / 7 Nights

985 € Price per person for groups of 6 or more people

1.082 € Price per person for groups of 4 or 5 people

1.236 € Price per person for groups of 3 people

1.292 € Price per person for groups of 2 people

Single room supplement: 273 €
When the group consists of an even number of people, an even number of applications will also be necessary to access this supplement.

6 Stages / 6 Nights

Excluding 1 of the circular loops

906 € Price per person for groups of 6 or more people

982 € Price per person for groups of 4 or 5 people

1.132 € Price per person for groups of 3 people

1.198 € Price per person for groups of 2 people

Single room supplement: 252 €
When the group consists of an even number of people, an even number of applications will also be necessary to access this supplement.

Add night at the end of the route

Add a night at the finalising point of the route - B&B
+ 44 € in doble room or + 68 € in single room

In these proposals when the groups are odd, the accommodation is offered in double rooms and a single room.
- TRIPLE ROOMS ARE NEVER USED -


If you want the price of the Pack to be cheaper, perhaps we can lower the level of one of the chosen hotels. And also, if the number of participants is odd; request a triple room.
- This management is only done once the Pack has been contracted -


Rates for the whole year, subject to availability.
The prices may vary when the dates coincide with the Easter holidays or with the Patron Festivities of any of the places of accommodation.

  • 1 night of accommodation with breakfast
    Corresponds to the 1st night as usually the groups prefer to choose themselves where to dine during the arrival trip to the destination
  • 6 nights accommodation in half board
  • Transport of luggage between hotels
    1 bag or package of a maximum of 20 kg per person
    If not needed, the cost of this service will be deducted from the proposal

  • Explanatory printed map-sketch of the different route options for each stage
    One per stage Download sample
  • Shower and luggage reception at the end of the last stage despite you don’t spend the night at the finalising point of the route
  • Presentation of the route and delivery of information in hand the day of the arrival of the group to the hotel or the morning of the next day
  • Telephone assistance for incidents or consultations during the days of the contracted activity
  • Beers or other consumptions outside the proposed menus in the dinners or during the stay in hotels
  • Meals in restaurants at the time of the noon, unless it has been agreed previously to replace dinner with meals
  • Any kind of sports material, helmets, shoes, etc
  • Mechanical Assistance during the activity
    If possible, we will try to help you in case of a breakdown, but in many situations this help can be very limited due to lack of specific spare parts or other circumstances. The cost of the service if it can be done is € 18 per hour + € 0.40 per kilometer.
  • Anything not expressly indicated in the offer
  • Airport/station pick up
    We put you in contact with the transfer companies that provide these services. We do not include its cost in our proposal.
  • Bicycle rental
    We put you in touch with a rental service in the nearest place to the route start point
  • Hire Asistance / Accident Insurance
    and / or Trip Cancellation Insurance
  • Best time to go: The route can be done once the snow disappears in the highest mountains of the route. From there, we dare not say that one era is better than another. It really depends on the specific weather of the days we choose.
       Do not underestimate the weather, not even in the middle of summer. The conditions -especially in the Pyrenees- can be identical to those of the Central Pyrenees. To summarize... our advice is: bring even the long culotte and if it doesn´t come out from the suitcase, all the better.
       In summer it is necessary to be aware of the possibility of storms -frequent in the afternoons-.
  • Philosophy: The philosophy of the route is to make "sport bicycle touring" but trying that at the end of the day there is still enough energy for something else besides resting until dinner. This is done to allow us at the end to have enough time to be able to learn - even slightly - where we are.
    Anyway, if what you need are kilometers and hours on bike, all the proposals have their Option PLUS
  • Desarrollo: We refer here to the combination of cassette and chainring of the bike. It is absolutely advisable to go with a "generous" pair, a 34x32 better than a 34x28 or 25. The ascents are really long and demanding. Sometimes they surpass the mythical mountain passes of the Central Pyrenees in difficulty coefficient, and they do so by earning points for having steep slopes rather than for mileage.
  • Orientation: It is highly convenient to use a GPS device, since many of the roads that ascend to the mountain passes of the northern slope are actually paved tarmacs for shepherds and we will find many unmarked crossroads in the middle of "nowhere".
  • Provisioning: In most of the stages we will find towns with water and other services without too many difficulties. However, there may be exceptions to take into account.




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How to Hire - In Short -

Okay, you´ve got it clear, you´ve analyzed the proposal, the rates seem appropriate, and you´ve decided that this is going to be your route.
The next thing that comes to mind is What should I do now? What are the next steps I have to take to book the trip?
In short, it would be this:
  Contact us in the way you prefer from any of the contact options we provide.
  Tell us the day you would like to take the trip,
  the day of the first stage by bike,
  the number of people in the group,
  the route in question, indicating the number of stages when this is optional,
  the information on whether anyone in the group requests a single room,
  and the information on whether it is necessary to add a night at the end(in the event that this last night is not included by default)

When we receive this information, we will send you a pre-reservation document with the program and the details for paying the deposit. We request this to begin the hotel reservation process. Once we receive the deposit, we will block the rooms and send you a firm reservation. If there is no hotel availability, we will look for alternatives, and if none are available or you don´t find them suitable, we will fully refund the deposit amount.

The document we send you will indicate the deadline for payment of the complete package (usually 15 days before the start of the trip)
Oh! And until that day arrives, it´s a good idea to train.


If you have doubts, do not hesitate and use some of the buttons below, we respond quickly.



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