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view all areas »Álava trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped thousands of trails and shared thousands of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Trail Running, Hiking, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Horseback, Dirtbiking and ATVing/Offroading. Popular destinations include Vitoria, Badaia and Montes de Vitoria.
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eBikes Allowed:
Yes
AKA: Araba
This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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- Mountain Bike
1,603 trails
- E-Bike
1,584 trails
- Gravel Bike
715 trails
- Horse
18 trails
- Hike
1,604 trails
- Trail Running
1,607 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
11 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
7 trails
Region Details
- 747
- 15
- 318
- 400
- 101
- 22
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 1,628
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 1,603
- Trails E-Bike
- 1,584
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 715
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 377
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 42
- Trails Horse
- 18
- Trails Hike
- 1,604
- Trails Trail Running
- 1,607
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 11
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 7
- Total Distance
- 1,504 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 747 miles
- Total Descent
- 326,981 ft
- Total Vertical
- 4,633 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 4,974 ft
- Reports
- 9,778
- Photos
- 1,114
- Completed Counter
- 61,063
Sub Regions
- Amurrio (59)
- Valle de Ayala (57)
- Araia (53)
- Aramaio (13)
- Aramaio (13)
- Labastida (1)
- Legutiano (42)
- Legutio (42)
- Murua (22)
- Gorbea (22)
- Santa Cruz De Campezo (291)
- Ioar (99)
- Izki-Arabako Mendialdea (185)
- Sobron (66)
- Vitoria (888)
- Landa (82)
- Valdegovia (42)
Popular Álava Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.6 • 1 mile • 0 ft • 599 •
Jeitsiera luze eta oso dibertigarri honetan kurbez, peralteez, txirristez eta saltoez gozatu ahal izango dugu. Bukaera aldera salto dexente aurkituko ditugu, batzuk zuloarekin. Hala ere bide alternatiboa (Chicken-Line) ere izango dugu....
• 95 ★ 4.6 • 4,984 ft • 8 ft • 307 •
Inguruko jeitsiera teknikoenetako bat da hau. tontorretik hasita aldapa gutxi duen pinudi baten sartzen da bidetxurra, kurba batzuren ostean pista zabal batera heltzen delarik. Pista jarraitu eta 100 metrotara eskuma aldera jarraitzen...
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 495 ft • 0 ft • 290 •
Sendero cortito para emplalmar con el vasco Navarro
• 90 ★ 5.0 • 610 ft • 0 ft • 275 •
Variante de la bajada de , con un par de pasos más comprometidos que la hacen roja
• 95 ★ 4.7 • 4,629 ft • 424 ft • 261 •
Galbarraineko tontorrera eta jeitsieraren hasierara bidetxur polit batetik igotzeko aukera ematen duen bidearen bigarren zatia da. Zati honek malda gutxiago du eta bista ikusgarriez gozatu ahal izango dugu. -- Continuación de la subida...
Álava Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.4 • 24 miles • 5,628 ft • 26 • Loop •
Ruta con 7 bajadas de distinto tipo, de enduro light, aunque todo depende de si te quieres liar en los...
★ 5.0 • 26 miles • 4,952 ft • 13 • Loop •
Aparcamos en una zona de aparcamiento muy amplia, donde un amigo ha hecho noche con la autocaravana. Es un...
★ 5.0 • 22 miles • 4,151 ft • 18 • Loop •
Ruta por los senderos clásicos y más conocidos de Badaia. (Las líneas negras marcan los tres atajos...
★ 5.0 • 14 miles • 3,318 ft • 24 • Loop •
Ruta para conocer las mejores bajadas del monte Albertia, en todas sus vertientes. Partiendo del parking...
★ 4.0 • 30 miles • 5,216 ft • 29 • Loop •
Ruta bastante física repasando los senderos más interesantes de la zona Oeste de Badaia. Empieza y acaba...
★ 3.5 • 21 miles • 5,259 ft • 22 • Loop •
Vuelta con algunas de las bajadas más endureras de Badaia. Se puede recortar, pero completa es...
Photos of Álava Mountain Bike
Videos of Álava Mountain Bike
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
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| Mil Vaguadas Montes de Vitoria | Sep 8, 2026 @ 5:09pm (Europe/Madrid) Sep 8, 2026 | Dry | Matejas | Han estado haciendo trabajos de tala... | |
| Orozco Badaia | Sep 5, 2026 @ 11:28am (Europe/Madrid) Sep 5, 2026 | Very Dry | dani-denada | No os metáis está llena de ramas y palos | |
| Alaia Montes de Vitoria | Aug 23, 2026 @ 7:27am (Europe/Madrid) Aug 22, 2026 | Very Dry | Altavoz TFSPAIN | E-Bike |
Recent Trail Reports
National Scenic Trails & Official Routes
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GR 99 Camino Natural del Ebro
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nolodelnorte | wishlist | route | activity #103647014 | Sep 12, 2026 @ 12:36pm 15 mins |
| ignacioem | add | video | activity #103604095 | Sep 12, 2026 @ 4:52am 8 hours |
| kzc10 | add | report | activity #103528491 and 8 more | Sep 11, 2026 @ 2:19am 1 day |
| raulim25 | add | report | activity #103488565 | Sep 10, 2026 @ 10:57am 2 days |
| ciriako | add | report | activity #103459414 | Sep 10, 2026 @ 12:06am 3 days |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Dos arboles caídos que impiden pasar montado.... | Sep 4, 2026 @ 2:00am Sep 4, 2026 | ||
| trail | Si sales un poco antes, giras a la izda. y por... | Sep 1, 2026 @ 1:45am Sep 1, 2026 | ||
| trail | Senda de mucho flow con saltos espaciados. Un gozo | Aug 26, 2026 @ 9:50am Aug 26, 2026 | ||
| trail | La senda esta llena de espinos y ramas,... | Aug 22, 2026 @ 3:45am Aug 22, 2026 | ||
| trail | Pista cortada totalmente en el puente que... | Aug 18, 2026 @ 11:54am Aug 18, 2026 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride 50K216 awarded -
Montes de Vitoria Top 10 Trails4 awarded -
Badaia Top 10 Trails8 awarded -
Vitoria 10 Blue Trails98 awarded -
Epic Ride 30K324 awarded -
Descent 10k101 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Pumptrack Lakua | skill park | Vitoria |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 1,603 | 1,479 miles | 319,987 ft | 737 miles | 4,573 ft | 976 | 9,777 | 46 | 31,195 | |||
| E-Bike | 1,584 | 1,458 miles | 313,465 ft | 723 miles | 4,557 ft | 56 | 9,704 | 31 | 7,829 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 715 | 847 miles | 98,294 ft | 342 miles | 4,498 ft | 43 | 7 | 824 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 377 | 477 miles | 56,250 ft | 194 miles | 3,225 ft | 2,345 | 1 | 2 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 42 | 54 miles | 10,469 ft | 31 miles | 2,372 ft | 21 | ||||||
| Horse | 18 | 13 miles | 1,381 ft | 4 miles | 2,431 ft | 123 | 1 | |||||
| Hike | 1,604 | 1,485 miles | 319,242 ft | 737 miles | 4,633 ft | 74 | 9,701 | 19 | 2,122 | |||
| Trail Running | 1,607 | 1,486 miles | 320,151 ft | 738 miles | 4,633 ft | 9,709 | 16 | 1,867 | ||||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 11 | 4 miles | 942 ft | 2 miles | 856 ft | 143 | ||||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 7 | 3 miles | 105 ft | 3,278 ft | 325 ft | 120 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Álava?
Álava has 16 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Álava?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Álava are:
- Del Cueto (4.6/5)
- Legor (4.6/5)
- Druida (4.5/5)
- Calavera Hardline (4.5/5)
- Calavera (4.5/5)
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What is the longest trail in Álava?
The longest trail in Álava is Anillo Verde at 18.7 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Álava?
The best hiking trails in Álava are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Álava?
The best trail running trails in Álava are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated dirtbiking trails in Álava?
The best dirtbiking trails in Álava are: View all dirtbiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Álava?
Álava has a total of 1,628 trails. Of those, 1,603 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Álava to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Álava?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Álava is Aizkorri with 1,101 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Álava?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Álava is Aratz por el nacedero de Zirauntza with 2,682 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Álava?
Álava supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading.
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What bike services are there in Álava?
The following bike services are available in Álava:
- Trail Association (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Álava?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Álava is Mojones 2 with an average grade of 26%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Álava?
Yes, there are 6 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Álava. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Álava?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Álava are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Álava?
The overall region status for Álava is Clear / Green. Out of 1,021 trails:
- Clear / Green: 908
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 61
- Significant Issue / Amber: 42
- Closed: 10
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What are the trail conditions in Álava?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Álava:
- Very Dry: 34 trails
- Dry: 21 trails
- Wet: 1 trail
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Can I ride an ebike in Álava?
Yes, Álava supports e-bike riding. There are 1,534 trails in Álava that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Álava?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Álava are: View all mountain biking routes in Álava.
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What is the highest summit in Álava?
The highest summit in Álava is Aizkorri at 4,865 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Álava?
The most popular Strava segments in Álava are:
- Botoño (20,215 athletes)
- Presa Uribarri Ganboa - Uribarri Ganboa (20,103 athletes)
- Olaranbe Climb 2 (9,063 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Álava?
There are 1 technical trail features (TTFs) in Álava. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Álava.
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What trails are closed in Álava?
There are currently 10 closed trails in Álava. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 908
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 61
- Significant Issue / Amber: 42
- Closed: 10
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Are there local clubs or events in Álava?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Álava directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Álava?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Álava are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Álava?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Álava are:
- Mojones 3 (4.8/5)
- Casita a Vasco Navarro (4/5)
- Jefe bajo / Jefe beheiti (4.4/5)
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