West of Urdaibai
Grand Départ Section
Medium-level road cycling route through Urdaibai
West of Urdaibai
Grand Départ Section
Adaptation of the Urdaibai territory for the first stage of the Grand Départ of the 2023 Tour de France.
On this route you’ll discover the most beautiful corners of the western part of Urdaibai, including the spectacular coastal areas with views of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, the Urdaibai estuary, and its most famous towns: Bermeo, Mundaka, as well the inland area with their respective ports.

Departure
Bermeo

Arrival
Bermeo

Difficulty
Medium

Mundaka
Sukarrieta
Busturia
Murueta
Forua
Forua
What to see on the route?
Enjoy the views from the passes of Bakio and San Pelaio and discover the coastal towns on the left bank of Urdaibai, including the charming jetties of Murueta and the Roman settlement of Forua.

Mundaka
Town

Sukarrieta
Town

Busturia
Town

Murueta
Jetties and weaving mills

Forua
Forua - Roman settlement

Bakio Pass
Mountain passes

San Pelaio pass - viewpoint
viewpoint

Matxitxako
viewpoint
Urdaibai, cycling paradise
Biosphere Reserve
Looking for an exceptionally beautiful destination to enjoy cycling? Come and visit Urdaibai, the Biosphere Reserve of the Basque Country. Spectacular roads on which to enjoy the beauty of Urdabai by bike.
