The best road cycling routes around Uztárroz/Uztarroze

One of the most beautiful `villages in Navarra with its stone houses, cobbled streets, and medieval bridges. It is a village that due to its location we can consider as the gateway to explore the Selva de Irati.

Casas de Irati is the entry point to Irati through the Irati river area, which leads to the Irabia reservoir. There are parking areas, an interpretation center, a bar, and an information point for the Irati btt center, as well as many other walking routes. From this point, access is gained to the Nuestra Señora de las Nieves hermitage.

Roncal, in Basque Erronkari, is a beautiful Navarrese village of traditional stone houses in the spectacular Roncal Valley. Its location is ideal as a starting point or an ideal stopover for any outdoor route. Especially if you like cheese.

Larra-Belagua is a protected natural area located in the Roncal valley, 1,026 meters above sea level. It is one of the wildest and most unique landscapes in Navarra. For cyclists, the final 9.4-kilometer climb at 6.1% gradient constitutes a first-category mountain pass that has earned a place in the history of La Vuelta a España since its debut in 2023. The asphalt in perfect condition and the absence of traffic make this ascent a unique experience, demanding a constant rhythm and rewarding the cyclist with privileged views over the Navarrese Pyrenees.

They have the best accessible toilet within a 20 km radius.

Burgui is the start in the lower or southern part of the Roncal Valley, which ends in Belagua, at the foot of Piedra de San Martín. It is a very beautiful and quiet town, with all kinds of services to stay for several days and use it as a starting point for the various bike tours in the area. It is also highly recommended to reach Burgui via the road coming from Salvatierra de Esca, following the course of the Esca river through the Foz de Esca.

Up to kilometer 12, the climb is gentle. From there, it becomes more difficult, and you'll face some slopes with a 10% gradient. The total climb is 26 kilometers, and the total ascent is 1,048 meters. During the climb, you'll find good road surfaces and beautiful scenery.

Without a doubt, the Col de la Piedra de San Martín or Pierre Saint-Martin is one of the Top 10 in all the Pyrenees. Without exceeding 2000 meters in altitude, it is a very long pass, with a lot of accumulated elevation gain (due to the countless French sides, the elevation gain is 1,450 meters), with very tough ramps and several kilometers above 10%, with wonderful landscapes and panoramic views and with little traffic, except for the sides that the main road crosses (D132 in France, the NA 137 in Spain). It is a pass with many sides; in Europe there are few other passes that have as many sides as this one (Col de Turini and Passo delle Erbe would be comparable in number of sides approximately). I have climbed it only from 2 sides: (i) my first time was from Lourdios Ichère, crossing the Col de Labays and the Col de Soudet. Simply spectacular; (ii) subsequently, I have climbed it on several occasions from the Spanish side, which is unique, and which starting from Belagua and crossing the Belagua cross-country ski station, reaches the pass. It is also very beautiful, with a different landscape and views than the northeast side. If I had to choose one of the 2, I liked the northwest side more because it is more remote, harder and in my opinion more authentic. It is also a culturally special pass because at its summit the Tribute of the 3 Cows takes place annually every July 13th, which is considered the oldest treaty in force in Europe. So... you know... you cannot miss the opportunity to come here and enjoy this wonderful jewel of the Pyrenees!!!!