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The Top 20 Mountain Passes in Álava

Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in Álava 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: December 4, 2025

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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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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Ipiztiko Arriaga Pass

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Ipuztiko Arriaga is a mountain pass with a gravel track area to enjoy the views towards Urkiola. An incredible place with a unique viewpoint. And, in addition, it is very …

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Opakua Pass

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From Salvatierra, a small road leads to the port of Opakua, with spectacular views over the Urbasa mountain range, in the nearby lands of Navarra. The views are awesome!

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La Barrerilla Pass

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Small but intense port. Good views of your neighbor Orduña

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Zabalandi Pass

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Anboto by Zabalandi never disappoints. At first the climb is smooth and comfortable. It also allows me to enjoy an impressive panoramic view of the southeast edge of Anboto, and of the mountains of Duranguesado in general.

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Krutzeta Pass

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It is a typical Basque port, short but with hard ramps. There are barely 6 kilometers to the coronation of the A-2620 that connects the town of Aramaio/Ibarra with Legutiano/Legutio.

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Aiurdin Pass

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short port with a height of 550mts. It can be climbed both by road and by path with GRAVEL and mtb. from ZAITEGI

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