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Saibi Summit Cross – Urkiola Sanctuary loop from Durango

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Spain
Basque Country
Biscay
Duranguesado
Durango

Saibi Summit Cross – Urkiola Sanctuary loop from Durango

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68

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Saibi Summit Cross – Urkiola Sanctuary loop from Durango

03:12

32.8km

930m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 30, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 21.2 km for 76 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

9.06 km

Hermitage of the Holy Christ of Atxarte

Highlight • Religious Site

The best place to start the route to Alluitz.

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2

15.6 km

Bizkarra Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

A good place to take a break after the climb to Puerto de Urkiola

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3

18.0 km

Saibi Summit Cross

Highlight • Summit

Saibigain (946m) is short, easy and with luxurious views of the Urkiola rocks in Duranguesado. Also from here you can see the Alava plain.

Little more can you ask for!

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20.6 km

Urkiola Sanctuary

Highlight • Religious Site

The Urkiola sanctuary is located in the heart of the homonymous natural park, in a beautiful setting surrounded by vegetation. Although the current building dates from the 19th century, it …

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20.7 km

Urkiola Pass

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At the top of Urkiola we will find a restaurant, a hotel and a church as well as a car park. This is a famous cycling port and a meeting point for hikers who start their ascents from this point.

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21.2 km

Three Crosses Viewpoint, Urkiola

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The Viewpoint of the three crosses of Urkiola is just 150 meters from the Sanctuary of Urkiola. The views are impressive, being able to see most of the rocks of Duranguesado.

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23.8 km

Atxarte Cliffs

Highlight • Climb

To get to the walls of Atxarte I follow one of the tracks of the GR38: “Ruta del Vino y del Pescado” which also crosses Urkiola and does so through a spectacular setting.

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26.5 km

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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32.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

5.62 km

5.51 km

4.43 km

3.00 km

1.30 km

Surfaces

13.5 km

8.75 km

7.40 km

2.60 km

546 m

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Monday 18 May

23°C

9°C

26 %

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