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Urkiola Pass – Urkiola Sanctuary loop from Durango

Urkiola Pass – Urkiola Sanctuary loop from Durango

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Urkiola Pass – Urkiola Sanctuary loop from Durango

03:15

36.6km

880m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 22.4 km for 76 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.64 km

Hermitage of the Holy Christ of Atxarte

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The best place to start the route to Alluitz.

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15.1 km

Urkiola Pass

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Demanding port from Durango, with beautiful horseshoe curves

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15.5 km

Urkiola Pass

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At the top of Urkiola we will find a restaurant, a hotel and a church as well as a car park. This is a famous cycling port and a meeting point for hikers who start their ascents from this point.

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15.5 km

Urkiola Sanctuary

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Beautiful place, always with a lot of people. Ideal when the surroundings are foggy.

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17.6 km

Beech Forests of the Urkiolaguirre Ridge

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A beech forest delight to walk at any time of the year.

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21.8 km

Urkiola Sanctuary

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The Urkiola sanctuary is located in the heart of the homonymous natural park, in a beautiful setting surrounded by vegetation. Although the current building dates from the 19th century, it …

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22.0 km

Bizkarra Restaurant

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A good place to take a break after the climb to Puerto de Urkiola

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22.5 km

Three Crosses Viewpoint, Urkiola

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The Viewpoint of the three crosses of Urkiola is just 150 meters from the Sanctuary of Urkiola. The views are impressive, being able to see most of the rocks of Duranguesado.

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36.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.4 km

7.87 km

7.70 km

3.46 km

1.13 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.9 km

10.1 km

6.34 km

4.04 km

163 m

Elevation

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Highest point (800 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Tuesday 7 July

27°C

18°C

13 %

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Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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Urkiola Pass – Urkiola Sanctuary loop from Durango

Hermitage of the Holy Christ of Atxarte

Urkiola Pass

Urkiola Pass

Urkiola Sanctuary

Beech Forests of the Urkiolaguirre Ridge

Urkiola Sanctuary

Bizkarra Restaurant

Three Crosses Viewpoint, Urkiola

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