The Best Spots of Bardenas and Riglos on an Electric Mountain Bike!

Meet at 5:30 PM at Hendaye train station for a transfer to the Bardenas Desert (2-hour drive). Check-in at our accommodation near the Bardenas Desert. Trip briefing and dinner in town.

Starting from our accommodation, we’ll explore the Bardenas Reales. We’ll gradually enter these fascinating and spectacular landscapes. On easy trails, we’ll ride through this unique scenery of fairy chimneys, barren hills, and ravines bathed in a unique light that highlights the beauty of arid landscapes. We’ll pass the iconic Castil de Tierra and venture into the wild canyons in the southern part of the Bardena. This first day is technically easy, offering a chance to improve MTB skills with guidance from the instructor.
Distance: 60 km, ascent: +380 m, descent: -380 m, no transfers

Leaving from our accommodation, we’ll dive back into the joys of mountain biking in the Bardenas, exploring varied terrains and landscapes. Among Aleppo pines, we’ll circle the impressive Peñaflor Tower, a reminder of human presence and the strategic importance of this desert in Navarre’s history. We’ll climb to the cultivated plateau of El Plano before descending into the Barranco Grande, where dramatic erosion shapes stunning views at every turn. We’ll ride on tracks, trails, and easy singletracks to fully enjoy the MTB experience.
Distance: 54 km, ascent: +600 m, descent: -600 m, no transfer in the morning, 1h30 transfer in the evening

A complete change of scenery as we head to the vast Aragonese Sierras and their spectacular conglomerate cliffs. We’ll tackle the climb to Loarre Castle, one of Spain’s finest examples of Romanesque fortifications, built in the 11th century during the Kingdom of Navarre’s peak. After a rewarding ascent, we’ll overlook the Aragonese plains. Depending on the group’s skill level, we’ll enjoy thrilling descents in stunning surroundings. We’ll finish the ride with views of the Mallos de Riglos, a fascinating sight where vultures soar above climbers from around the world scaling these legendary sun-drenched cliffs.
Distance: 46 km, ascent: +1065 m, descent: -1065 m, no transfers

Less known but more intimate, the Mallos de Aguero offer breathtaking scenery! Starting from the hotel, we’ll follow beautiful trails and scenic singletracks around these towering conglomerate monoliths overlooking the village. We’ll soak in the aromas and views, dotted with almond trees, before heading towards the Basque Coast and the Atlantic Ocean. Transfer to Hendaye and the beaches of the Atlantic.
Distance: 30 km, ascent: +900 m, descent: -900 m, no transfer in the morning, 2h30 transfer in the evening

We’ll cross the border to the old quarters of the beautiful fortified town of Hondarribia. Riding along the Camino del Norte (part of the Camino de Santiago), we’ll climb the slopes of the Jaizkibel Massif for stunning views over the bay of Biscay and the Basque Coast beaches. On very different terrain from the previous days, grassy meadows and oak forests, we’ll enjoy a thrilling descent toward the Atlantic Ocean.
Before heading back, we’ll savor a final tapas meal in the heart of Hondarribia’s old fishing quarter and enjoy a refreshing swim at the beach.
Distance: 23 km, ascent: +525 m, descent: -525 m