Irati's Tracks
Easy MTB route through the Irati Forest: ideal for beginners
MTB
209 km
Total distance
5550 m
Accumulated drop
3
Physical difficulty
3
Technical difficulty
400 m
Minimum height
1.430 m
Maximum elevation
Irati's Tracks
Discover the magic of the Irati Forest. This route, departing from Aurizberri-Espinal, explores the Aezkoa, Arce, Erro, and Esteribar Valleys, passing through Roncesvalles and Quinto Real.
Description
Discover ancient forests, the legend of Basandere, and iconic landmarks in Navarre: Roncesvalles, Quinto Real, the Irabia and Eugi reservoirs and the famous Irat Foresti. Traveling through deep valleys along historic Roman roads, we'll discover hidden landscapes, endless beech forests, incredible trails, meadows dotted with wild horses, old Civil War bunkers, and flowing descents. All this and much more awaits you in Navarre with Tracks de Irati. What are you waiting for? A mountain biking paradise within your reach with Tracks Bikefriendly!
THE TOP OF THIS ROUTE
- Taste Navarrese gastronomy
- Visit Roncesvalles, a key point on the French Way of St. James
- Enjoy the trails of maquis and smugglers
- Ancient beech and oak groves will accompany you throughout the track.
- Discover the natural variety of Navarre
- Enter the Irati Forest and discover magical corners
- Be passionate about our mythology
2 stages
The perfect getaway
DAILY TOUR
Day 1: Espinal - Orbaizeta 50 km +1350 m
Day 2: Orbaizeta - Espinal 53 km +1300 m
3 stages
To enjoy the area
DAILY TOUR
Day 1: Espinal - Roncesvalles 50 km +1.350 m
Day 2: Roncesvalles - Zubiri 60 km +1.650 m
Day 3: Zubiri - Espinal 48 km +1300 m
4 stages
The ideal option
DAILY TOUR
Day 1: Espinal - Roncesvalles 50 km +1.350 m
Day 2: Roncesvalles - Zubiri 60 km +1.650 m
Day 3: Zubiri - Espinal 48 km +1300 m
Day 2: Espinal - Espinal 51 km +1.250 m
5 stages
To get to know the Irati Forest in depth
DAILY TOUR
Day 1: Espinal - Orbaitzeta 47 km +1500 m
Day 2: Orbaitzeta - Orbaitzeta 61 km +1850 m
Day 3: Orbaitzeta - Roncesvalles 30 km +1000 m
Day 4: Roncesvalles - Zubiri 60 km +1.650 m
Day 5: Zubiri - Espinal 48 km +1300 m
6 stages
A week in the Pyrenees
DAILY TOUR
Day 1: Espinal - Roncesvalles 51 km +1300 m
Day 2: Roncesvalles - Orbaitzeta 44 km +1500 m
Day 3: Orbaitzeta - Orbaitzeta 61 km +1850 m
Day 4: Orbaitzeta - Roncesvalles 30 km +1000 m
Day 5: Roncesvalles - Zubiri 60 km +1.650 m
Day 6: Zubiri - Espinal 48 km +1300 m
Custom-made
Enjoy at your own pace
DAILY TOUR
We design your trip to Irati and Roncesvalles tailored to your needs. Adapt stages, distances and pace to experience it your way.
Technical sheet
Total distance
209 km
total gradient
5550 m
itinerario
An itinerary designed to discover the Irati Forest by mountain bike, combining forest tracks, trails and paths surrounded by one of the largest beech and fir forests in Europe.
The route connects locations such as Orbaitzeta, Ochagavía or the Irati forest itselftraversing a territory where nature takes center stage. Along the route, you'll cycle through lush forests, mountainous areas, and landscapes that constantly change depending on altitude and orientation.
This is a highly adaptable route that can be undertaken in different versions depending on the number of days and the cyclist's skill level. The more comprehensive options allow you to enjoy the surroundings at a more leisurely pace, balancing the effort and making the most of the forest and mountain sections, while the shorter versions concentrate the route into more intense stages.
As with all our trips, the itinerary can be customized, adapting the number of stages, the mileage or the level of difficulty to experience the Irati Forest by MTB to suit your needs.
Type of terrain
5% asphalt
10% trails
85% clues
Available services
Transport of suitcases
GPS rental
Local guide
Bike rental
mechanical assistance
Advice on the road
Meet the creator of this route
Igor Valencia
I was born here and I've stayed here; I've never known a better place. In love with my town, our region, and its valleys, a mid-mountain and mountain bike guide, and a lover of mountain and road biking, I'll help you discover our forests and their hidden corners.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Ideal bike
Any mountain bike (MTB). The choice will depend on each individual's priorities: lighter weight (hardtail) or greater comfort and enjoyment on descents (full-suspension).
Tires
Versatile tires are the most appropriate, as there are many different surfaces (rock slabs, paths, steps, tracks, loose rock sections, cobblestones, singletrack, etc.). This is an area with a lot of vegetation and fairly narrow trails: local bikers use tubeless tires or inner tubes with sealant.
Orientation
The route is followed with a GPS track.
Best time
The months of March and April, June and July, late September and October.
Type of roads
There are plenty of trails and paths that are more physically demanding than technically demanding, both uphill and downhill. Depending on your technical skills and strength, the route is 100% rideable.
Philosophy
This is a self-guided, non-competitive tour; the important thing is to enjoy mountain biking in its purest form.
luggage transport
Given the technical nature of the route, it is highly recommended to book this service. The price depends on the number of people and the stages of the route.
mechanical assistance
We offer support from local shops as repair points.
Provisioning
The stages pass through towns and restaurants where you can eat and drink.
Request a quote
We will contact you within 48 hours to send you a customized quote for your trip.
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