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.
