The best MTB trails around 18. partzuergoa / facería 18

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

Abodi summit, 1533m. Not to be confused with Abodi Gibel (Abodi West, 1496m). Spectacular views of Orhi (2019m), the Salazar Valley and the Irati Forest.

The Puerto de Laza is a small and beautiful hill that joins the valleys of Roncal (starting from Isaba) and Salazar (starting from Ochagavía) in the Navarrese Pyrenees. Both sides are very similar: a very easy start on a winding road, in perfect condition but without a hard shoulder, passing through small towns and going up the course of the respective rivers Anduña (Salazar valley) and Urbi (Roncal valley); a final stretch of 2 - 3 kms that is harder without being too much so, although there are some slopes above 10%. The Salazar valley side becomes harder when leaving behind the detour to the Larrau port. From here to the port there are 3 km with an average gradient of 7%. On the other hand, the Roncal valley side becomes harder when overcoming a bridge over the river that has been with us since we left Isaba behind. From here it is barely 2 km with an average gradient of 7%. From a landscape perspective, it is a port that I love because you can enjoy the exuberance of the vegetation of the Pyrenees, crossing narrow valleys and only with panoramic views when you reach the top, where there is a viewing point that is worth looking out at. A port that I always recommend for enjoying cycle tourism. I leave you the profile of both sides produced by the website www.cyclingcols.com --> http://www.cyclingcols.com/col/Laza

Good tourist information and campsite with meadow for GR11 (and other) hikers in the village.

Drinking water from the well and Bocas and also food in the restaurant

For those who love the Pyrenees, climbing the Abodi mountain range from Orbaizeta and starting to see the picarrachos of the Pyrenees and the natural border created by the trees of the Irati Forest is an incredible image. I liked this area so much that I finished the stage and signed up for the Iraty Xtrm.

It is one of the gateways to the Irati Jungle. Many paths start from here to enter the forest, reaching the Irabia reservoir or passing to France. These roads are not paved, although they can be crossed with a road bike if the tire size is 27 or larger. At this entrance there is a bar/hostel where you can eat very well. It usually has a lot of atmosphere on weekends and holiday periods.

I have visited the Irati Jungle many times. This area is one of the best in the Pyrenees for cycling: dreamlike landscapes, ports of all kinds, quiet roads, beautiful towns and good food. Do not hesitate to visit the Irati Forest and its surroundings, whether in Spain or France. It is a unique experience.