Navarre by bike

What better way of getting to know the major attractions in Navarre such as the Olite Castle, Ujué, San Martín de Unx or the town of Puente la Reina, than on your bike.

This is possible thanks to the 46 mountain bike routes in the region, which are perfectly sign-posted and cater for all levels. One of them - the perimeter route - covers the entire Central Zone, joining the towns participating in the project over 7 stages.

You will be spoilt for choice.

With over 2,200 kilometres of routes, this is one of the largest mountain bike spaces in mainland Spain. As such, it offers something for all levels: Amateurs, families and experienced cyclists alike.

You can enjoy the great diversity of the Navarrese landscapes along the way, passing through the Urbasa-Andía Natural Park, the Cañadas Reales, the Way of St James or the Basque-Navarrese Railroad Rail Trail.

The space has 7 welcome centres with different services: shower facilities, small workshops and bike repair kits, or information about the mountain bike space and routes available.

If you like mountain biking, Tierra Estella-Lizarraldea is sure to exceed all your expectations.

Experience the utmost freedom in this privileged setting. This space offers 16 mountain bike trails, with something for all levels.

This mountain bike initiative is part of a project that joins the valleys across which the Irati Forest lies: Salazar and Aezkoa in the Navarrese part, and Zuberoa and Cize in the French part. But what do mountain bikes know about borders? Their only objective is to ride, and the more places, the better.

So, enjoy the over 400 kilometres of cycle routes to truly get to know Irati and its surrounds.

Remember that you can always give your bike a quick service at one of the welcome centres, rent a bike if you need one, and get all the information about the place. They are:

• Centro de montaña Irati-Abodi and Casas de Irati in the Salazar Valley

• Arrazola, in the Aezkoa Valley

• Chalets d'Iraty on the French side.

Another pretty woodland circuit can be found in the Esteribar Valley.

Ideal for cyclists or runners. Whatever you choose, its natural splendour will accompany you along all 12 routes. The welcome centre is located in Zubiri and the routes leave from Zubiri and from Eugi.

If your aim is to discover new trails, improve your agility on two wheels, or train for a mountain race, there is space in Eremua for you - and my, my, what a space it is.

The Vidángoz trails provide 5 mountain bike routes so you can discover the Roncal Valley region at your own pace.

Gradients, distances and levels of difficulty to suit all preferences, making it easy to discover the Pyrenees, as well as the option of following a cattle track - the Cañada Real de los Roncaleses.

The welcome area is located at the entrance of the village, where you can also find climbing enthusiasts preparing their equipment to take out with them.

Discover one of the most legendary hills of Tierra Estella through 3 sign-posted trails running through the territory of Montejurra. This solitary peak, which was of great strategic value during the Carlist wars and has a characteristic much-photographed profile, reaches an altitude of 1045 metres.

138 kilometers of awesome trails featuring complicated stages, sharp drops among holm oaks and hard climbs that will test your technique and physical fitness.

A perfect massif to enjoy and challenge yourself with.