The water route

Watercourses, springs and a reservoir. You can explore all these on the water route in the Pamplona district, one of the most notable areas for cycle tourism in Navarre, with mountain passes and roads which have been the scene of countless sports competitions and hours of training.

Starting from Zizur Mayor, follow the course of the Arga river after it passes Pamplona before taking on the first obstacle, the Etxauri pass, 6.6 km long with an average slope of 6.5%. When you reach the top, head to the Goñi valley, where another beautiful mountain pass (10 km and a slope of some 4%) awaits. You are now in the vicinity of the Arteta and Riezu springs. Carry on to the Alloz reservoir and ride around it along roads with plenty of short but sharp slopes that take you to the Guirguillano pass, the easiest of them all. From there, you start the last descent to Belascoáin and, crossing its bridge, make your way to Arraiza, Paternáin and, finally, Zizur Mayor.