Tracks Enkarterri - Basque Country

In the heart of the Basque mountains

Grab your bike and venture through the heart of the Basque mountains, explore the most unknown side of Basque Country and rest in a spa with thermal waters. Tracks Enkarterri – Basque Country is a two-day route that will take you through incredible terrains and corners. The route starts next to the largest txakoli (our quintessential wine) vineyard in the country, penetrates a winding rail trail, enters the stunning Armañón Nature Park and climbs to Mount Kolitza, crowned by a medieval church. The price includes a one night’s stay at Casa Pallotti, a spa with its own spring in the middle of nature.

Route details

Difficulty

Medium-high

Hours per day

4-5 hours per stage

Passable with mud?

Yes

Stages

❱ 1^st stage: Zalla – Karrantza ❱ 2^nd stage: Karrantza – Zalla

Marked?

No (assisted by GPS or a guide)

Start point

Zalla

End point

Zalla

Description

Two-stage circular MTB route that runs through the heart of Enkarterri region, in the Basque Country. The first stage penetrates the Iron Mountains and the Armañón Nature Park. After a night in a spa with its own spring in Karrantza Valley, the second state ventures into the Ordunte mountain range, which runs through beech and oak forests up to Mount Kolitza, crowned by a Romanesque church.