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Although the Bardenas desert can be explored entirely on foot, there are also authorized and signposted routes for bicycles and vehicles. Signs indicate the passable routes, the prohibited ones, and what type of vehicle is allowed. Our mountain biking excursions in Bardenas reveal the hidden secrets in a desert landscape with whimsical shapes, the result of erosion caused by wind and rain. During the excursions, you will have the opportunity to admire all the chromatic richness of the Bardenas desert, with ochre, black, gray, and brown tones.

There is a network of 190 kilometers of bike lanes accessible to any average cyclist, as the topography of the Bardenas desert presents few technical difficulties. Flat stretches are abundant, and long climbs are scarce. Although there are steep slopes, they are not very steep or impossible. The Bardenas tourist office has published a guide describing 9 mountain biking routes of different lengths, from the shortest (8.6 km) to the longest (68 km). An experienced cyclist can cover them all in two or three days at most. At the beginning of each one, a sign indicates the name of the route, and you will find others placed at the intersections. If the profile of the mountain biking routes in Bardenas does not pose an obstacle, the north wind, called «cierzo,» can be quite annoying.

We offer our customers guided tours in the Bardenas Natural Park, accompanied by specialists. Our guides not only take you to a place you don’t know, but also convey respect for this unique space. Ultimately, they will make you understand that the preservation of the Bardenas desert is the responsibility of everyone who visits this place through our mountain biking routes in Bardenas. In addition to our mountain biking routes, we offer the possibility of renting bikes to explore the Bardenas desert at your own pace. However, if you decide to discover Bardenas with our guides, we adapt to your level and offer you simple and short routes or, on the contrary, more difficult routes that require a certain level of physical fitness. Full-day activities, including a picnic, can also be organized. In all cases, if you choose our guided mountain biking routes in Bardenas, you will only have to focus on your bike. Here are the 5 mountain biking routes we offer.