The Top 18 Mountain Passes in Biscay
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in Biscay 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: October 7, 2025
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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An amazing hill, the views are breathtaking, especially those of Mugarra.
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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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Typical climb in the area that links the Sopuerta and Cadagua valleys, where it is not an extremely hard ascent, but the longevity of the kilometers makes it demanding.
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The highest point between Gernika and Larrabetzu on this bike route. It can be reached via Morga (larger street) or Urgetu (small, quiet, initially very steep street).
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The Collado de Artola is the field between Aitz-txiki and Alluitz. It is the place of passage from Atxarte for the ascent to Alluitz. It is located at an altitude of 580 meters.
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One of the most feared ports in the province of Bizkaia and which leaves from the center of Artea. Most of the climb, there are ramps that go from 10/12%, …
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The Alto de Ixua is an iconic mountain pass in Eibar, with steep slopes that make it a classic Basque cycling route. From its summit, you can enjoy sweeping views …
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Climb that is not very long but that is famous for the World Tour peloton, in the return that is done every year in the Basque Country
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The Gontzegaraigane is 2.6 km long, has its highest point at 370 m and rises over a distance of about 2.6 km. The average slope of Gontzegaraigane is 6.5%.
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