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Vasco Navarro Greenway by bike, from Estella to Vitoria

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Details of the Vasco Navarro Greenway by bike

  • Mountain bike or hybrid
  • Medium level
  • Transfer of luggage
  • From Estella to Vitoria

This proposal for the Vasco Navarro Greenway by bike aims to revive part of the route of what was once one of the most important railways in Spain.

Leaving Estella (Navarra), it is a simple and attractive route to Vitoria, entering the Llanada Alavesa and through the best landscapes of Montaña Alavesa. It is considered one of the longest Greenways in the entire country.

This trip can be done in three different versions depending on the number of stages:

Any of the options to travel the Vía Verde of the Vasco Navarro Railway by bicycle will be a very nice and easy getaway that we recommend for people who start with family or friends. They are simple, varied stages with a lot of historical and landscape load.
The slopes are gentle, except for the Laminoria section, a section of eight kilometers with a steep slope, but which will be worth it for the landscape.

Start

Estella, arriving the day before starting to pedal.

Finish

The trip ends in Vitoria.

Places you’ll see

Murieta, Santa Cruz de Campezo, Maestu, Antoñana

What's Included

  • Accomodation with breakfast
  • Transfer of luggage between accommodations (1 package / Pax)
  • Track in digital format and GPS
  • Documentation and travel road book
  • GPS navegation access
  • Travel insurance
  • 24h telephone assistance

Optional services not included

  • Transfer to the starting point (consult)
  • Accompanying guide (consult)
  • Extra hotel nights (consult)
  • Traditional or electric bicycle rental (consult)
  • Travel insurance (Suggested)
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Itinerary of the Vasco Navarro Greenway by bike

Recorrido vía verde vitoria

What will you see pedaling through Vasco Navarro Greenway by bike?

On December 31, 1967 the “trenico”, as this railway was known, made its last trip. But now it is possible to travel its route by bicycle.

Doing the Greenway of the Vasco Navarro Railway by bicycle is a beautiful cycling experience recommended for anyone who wants to pedal slowly and at their own pace.

The tour is simple and suitable for anyone who wants to do something different. The only point of difficulty is in the second stage, after passing Maestu, due to the impossibility of circulating through the Laminoria tunnel. You must take a detour that includes going up a few kilometers by road and a track built in the mountain to avoid that section and reach the Greenway after that closed tunnel. This deviation includes slopes that may have to be overcome on foot. The rest of the route is away from the roads and surrounded by nature through cereal plantations, lush forests and charming towns. All seasoned with a set of stations, viaducts and tunnels that make up a unique railway heritage.

  • Sanctuary of Our Lady of Estíbaliz
  • Discover Vitoria, the capital of the Basque Country, Green Capital.
  • Monumental Complex of Antoñana
  • Izki Natural Park

Itinerary options through the Vasco Navarro Greenway by bike

Choose the number of nights:

-2-     -3-     -4-

Weekend option, 2 stages and 2 nights Estella - Vitoria

Day 1: arrival at the first hotel the night before the first stage.Arrival in Estella

Relaxing day to visit Estella the day before you start pedaling. Here you will receive the bikes if you have rented them. Today is the day to relax and prepare to travel the Vía Verde del Vasco Navarro by bicycle.

Day 2: Estella – Maestu45km

Kilometer 0 of the route is in the old Estella railway station, today a bus station.
Shortly after we start pedaling, we will leave Estella and head towards Álava. This first stage offers the
opportunity to enjoy and discover Navarrese lands and enter the rugged landscape of Montaña Alavesa.

Day 3: Maestu – Vitoria - Gasteiz31 km

Today we will arrive at the capital of the Basque Country, Vitoria. A beautiful and city city with multiple leisure and restaurant options. But first we will have to pedal through the Montaña Alavesa. This first section is conditioned by the Laminoria tunnel (2,195 m.), Which is currently impassable and closed. To save it, the itinerary is diverted ascending to the port of Guereñu by road and then along a track with steep slopes and a descent that must be done with caution. This is the only section that presents a certain difficulty. Of course, it is a beautiful section in the middle of the native forest.

Except that difficulty, it is worth a stop at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Estíbaliz, a jewel of Romanesque art from the 11th century.

Option of 3 stages and 3 nights Estella - Vitoria + green ring of the capital

Day 1: arrival at the first hotel the night before the first stage.Arrival in Estella

Relaxing day to visit Estella the day before you start pedaling. Here you will receive the bikes if you have rented them. Today is the day to relax and prepare to travel the Vía Verde del Vasco Navarro by bicycle.

Day 2: Estella – Maestu45km

Kilometer 0 of the route is in the old Estella railway station, today a bus station.
Shortly after we start pedaling, we will leave Estella and head towards Álava. This first stage offers the
opportunity to enjoy and discover Navarrese lands and enter the rugged landscape of Montaña Alavesa.

Day 3: Maestu – Vitoria - Gasteiz31 km

Today we will arrive at the capital of the Basque Country, Vitoria. A beautiful and city city with multiple leisure and restaurant options. But first we will have to pedal through the Montaña Alavesa. This first section is conditioned by the Laminoria tunnel (2,195 m.), Which is currently impassable and closed. To save it, the itinerary is diverted ascending to the port of Guereñu by road and then along a track with steep slopes and a descent that must be done with caution. This is the only section that presents a certain difficulty. Of course, it is a beautiful section in the middle of the native forest.

Except that difficulty, it is worth a stop at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Estíbaliz, a jewel of Romanesque art from the 11th century.

Day 4: green ring of Vitoria30 km

Today you will pedal along a circular route that surrounds Vitoria, crossing and linking all the parks that make up the city’s Green Belt. A very interesting tour to get to know the parks and green areas of the city in a relaxed way.

Option of 4 stages and 4 nights. Estella - Vitoria with green ring and Ullibarri-Gamboa reservoir

Day 1: arrival at the first hotel the night before the first stage.Arrival in Estella

Relaxing day to visit Estella the day before you start pedaling. Here you will receive the bikes if you have rented them. Today is the day to relax and prepare to travel the Vía Verde del Vasco Navarro by bicycle.

Day 2: Estella – Maestu45km

Kilometer 0 of the route is in the old Estella railway station, today a bus station.
Shortly after we start pedaling, we will leave Estella and head towards Álava. This first stage offers the
opportunity to enjoy and discover Navarrese lands and enter the rugged landscape of Montaña Alavesa.

Day 3: Maestu – Vitoria - Gasteiz31 km

Today we will arrive at the capital of the Basque Country, Vitoria. A beautiful and city city with multiple leisure and restaurant options. But first we will have to pedal through the Montaña Alavesa. This first section is conditioned by the Laminoria tunnel (2,195 m.), Which is currently impassable and closed. To save it, the itinerary is diverted ascending to the port of Guereñu by road and then along a track with steep slopes and a descent that must be done with caution. This is the only section that presents a certain difficulty. Of course, it is a beautiful section in the middle of the native forest.

Except that difficulty, it is worth a stop at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Estíbaliz, a jewel of Romanesque art from the 11th century.

Day 4: green ring of Vitoria30 km

Today you will pedal along a circular route that surrounds Vitoria, crossing and linking all the parks that make up the city’s Green Belt. A very interesting tour to get to know the parks and green areas of the city in a relaxed way.

Day 5: Ullíbarri-Gamboa reservoir67 km

Today we will make a 12 km link along the greenway to the north, to reach the beautiful Ullíbarri-Gamboa reservoir. There we will have the option of pedaling along an itinerary of great interest through footbridges, green slopes and even birdwatching from the viewpoints along the way. It is possible to shorten the itinerary if the kilometers are too many.

Where you will stay

The accommodations for this trip along the Greenway of the Vasco Navarro Railway have been selected for their quality and location, as close as possible to the route. Always valuing comfort when arriving with the bicycle and inspected by our team. They are 1-4 star hotels, 1-3 star guesthouses and rural tourism establishments, always in private rooms with bathroom.