Doneztebe/Santesteban is a region in Navarra, situated within the green Baztán-Bidasoa valley. This area features diverse landscapes, including green valleys, mountains, and extensive forests, providing varied terrain for outdoor activities. The region's natural composition supports several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, hiking, mountain biking, and more.
The Doneztebe/Santesteban area offers more than 50 routes across several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, hiking, mountain biking, and more. More than 6,000 visitors have shared their…
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4.5
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Average rating
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4.8
(8)
78
riders
61.9km
03:01
820m
820m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(1)
37
riders
53.1km
03:12
1,380m
1,380m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

35
riders
53.6km
02:49
810m
800m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.3
(3)
144
riders
91.5km
04:48
1,710m
1,710m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4
riders
69.9km
05:13
1,230m
1,230m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(16)
164
riders
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.3
(3)
43
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
32
riders
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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11
runners
10.6km
02:10
880m
880m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

19
runners
13.7km
02:24
820m
820m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

9
runners
12.9km
02:24
920m
920m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

9
runners
14.6km
02:33
970m
970m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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4.9
(32)
143
riders
60.7km
03:47
720m
720m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(11)
64
riders
28.2km
02:55
810m
810m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

5.0
(1)
14
riders
31.7km
02:28
620m
620m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(2)
10
riders
43.7km
03:56
1,190m
1,190m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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5.0
(4)
36
hikers
8.92km
02:54
390m
390m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(4)
31
hikers
14.8km
06:12
970m
970m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.5
(4)
18
hikers
10.3km
03:38
550m
550m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

5.0
(2)
10
hikers
9.93km
04:14
670m
670m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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4.3
(6)
107
riders
63.2km
03:32
730m
730m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
riders
65.1km
05:11
1,580m
1,580m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
riders
60.7km
05:12
1,560m
1,560m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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Doneztebe/Santesteban offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Hiking, Mountain biking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features diverse landscapes suitable for these sports.
Popular road cycling routes include the climb to Col de Izpegi, approximately 38.5 miles (61.9 km) with over 2,700 feet (824 m) of elevation gain. Another option is the Santesteban - Col d'Ibardin route, about 33.3 miles (53.6 km) with over 2,600 feet (805 m) of elevation gain. For more options, refer to Road Cycling Routes around Doneztebe/Santesteban.
Yes, the EuroVelo 1 route passes through Doneztebe/Santesteban, offering a 33-mile (53 km) stretch to Irurtzun. This route features cultural highlights like the 15th-century Tower of Donamaria. More information is available in the Cycling around Doneztebe/Santesteban guide.
The region offers numerous hiking trails, from easy walks to more difficult ascents. Notable features include the summit of Mendaur and the San Juan Xar Cave Shrine. The "Ruta del Agua / Uraren Bidea" is a circular route from Santesteban, approximately 4.7 miles (7.64 km) long. Explore more in the Hiking around Doneztebe/Santesteban guide.
Yes, the Bidasoa Greenway (Vía Verde del Bidasoa) is an accessible mountain biking route, following a disused railway line for 24 miles (39 km) from Endarlatsa to Santesteban. The area also provides challenging mountain bike routes with significant elevation changes. Find more details in MTB Trails around Doneztebe/Santesteban.
Bike rental and repair services are available in Doneztebe/Santesteban, catering to both road and mountain bikes. Specialized centers like Garmendi TX offer rentals, route information, and repair services.
The region features the San Juan Xar Cave Shrine, known for housing the only native hornbeam forest on the Iberian Peninsula. The Leurtza reservoirs offer green scenery and diverse flora and fauna. The summit of Mendaur provides 360° views.
Doneztebe/Santesteban is a popular destination, with more than 6,000 visitors sharing their experiences on komoot. The routes in the region have an average rating of 4.47 out of 5 stars.
Komoot offers several guides for the region, including Road Cycling Routes around Doneztebe/Santesteban, Hiking around Doneztebe/Santesteban, and MTB Trails around Doneztebe/Santesteban. Guides for Touring cycling, Running, and Gravel biking are also available.
The official website for Doneztebe/Santesteban is http://www.doneztebe.eus. The phone number for the Doneztebe/Santesteban Town Hall is +34948450017.
The Bidasoa Greenway (Vía Verde del Bidasoa) is a generally flat and accessible route suitable for mountain biking, which can be beginner-friendly. For road cycling, routes vary in difficulty, with some segments having significant elevation gains.
The EuroVelo 1 route passes cultural highlights such as the 15th-century Tower of Donamaria. The region is characterized by its strong Basque culture and charming houses with an "Alpine look".

