Tour of Urdaibai Grand Départ Section

A fantastic route through the interior of Urdaibai via its mountain passes.

Tour of Urdaibai
Grand Départ Section

Adaptation to the territory of the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve of the first stage of the Grand Départ of the 2023 Tour de France.

On this route, you’ll discover the most iconic places in Urdaibai, including the climbs to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe and the Nabarniz pass and its most famous towns and beaches: Bermeo, Mundaka, the beaches of Laga and Laida… If you want to enjoy the sheer beauty of Urdaibai, don’t miss this route.

Departure

Bermeo

Arrival

Bermeo

Difficulty

High

Elevation difference

1.390m

Distance

93,7km

Difficulty

high

Bermeo

What to see on the route?

Bermeo

Town

Mundaka

Town

Murueta

Jetties and weaving mills

Forua

Yacimiento romano

Arteaga

Castle

Laida

Beach

Alto de Nabarniz

San Pelaio

Alto

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.