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The Top 20 Mountain Passes in Basque Country

Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in Basque Country and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.

Last updated: November 27, 2025

Jaizkibel Climb from Pasaia

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This is a legendary climb in the area.
It's nine kilometers long, accumulating 525 meters of elevation gain at an average gradient of 5.8%.
The views are magnificent, and there's …

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Alto de Muniketa (Montecalvo)

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From the top of Muniketa or Montecalvo, there are exceptional views and you can see the sea and Urdaibai on one side, as well as the Duranguesado on the other. …

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Mugarrikolanda Pass

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An amazing hill, the views are breathtaking, especially those of Mugarra.

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Zaldiaran Pass

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Vitoria's classic port. Recommended from both sides

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Puerto del Toro

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I advise reaching it from the south side, from Laguardia, in winter, and from the north side, from Lagrán, in the summer.

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Vitoria Pass

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Easy climb by road. Lots of traffic in both directions. You can also climb from GAZTELU on GRAVEL.

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Puerto de Herrera

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Mythical Alava port bordering between Campezo and Laguardia. The ascent from Peñacerrada is 7.5 kilometers long and has slope peaks greater than 10%. The road is narrow and winding through …

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Erlaitz Pass

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A very hard climb of 3.8km with an average of 11.1%. It has very hard ramps but it is a nice climb with a good road. From above you can see to one side the entire Txingudi bay.

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Lezeaga Pass

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This beautiful and green hill is located between the peaks of Ipizte and Orixol, which are two very good options if you want to put a finishing touch to your …

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Mañaria

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The Urkiola Natural Park occupies a large part of the surface of this small town in Durangaldea. Mañaria is surrounded by a splendid landscape, sheltered by beautiful limestone peaks such …

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The Top 20 Mountain Passes in Basque Country

Jaizkibel Climb from Pasaia

Alto de Muniketa (Montecalvo)

Mugarrikolanda Pass

Zaldiaran Pass

Puerto del Toro

Vitoria Pass

Puerto de Herrera

Erlaitz Pass

Lezeaga Pass

Mañaria

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