{"id":17387,"date":"2018-11-02T13:17:52","date_gmt":"2018-11-02T12:17:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/goierriturismo.com\/?page_id=17387"},"modified":"2026-01-30T08:23:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T07:23:23","slug":"sports","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/goierriturismo.com\/en\/sports\/","title":{"rendered":"Sports"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Sports<\/h1>\n

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Competitive spirit<\/h2>\n
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The paradise of many mountaineers has an iconic ambassador: Edurne Pasaban. What\u2019s behind Basque Highlands? Get to know every part of the region and its mountains, including the highest peak in the Basque Country. These mountains bring some of the most outstanding trail athletes to Goierri. Do you know Kilian Jornet? He never misses our race!<\/p>\n

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mountain marathon<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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+ 16 trail<\/strong>
running tracks<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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+ 30 km <\/strong>
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ZEGAMA-AIZKORRI & EHUNMILAK<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Mountain races<\/div>\n
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In Goierri there\u2019s a natural mix between sports and nature. The region is known internationally for its competitions. The\u00a0<\/span>Zegama-Aizkorri<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>marathon, qualifying for the World Cup -more than 12,000 registrations for the 225 bibs raffled-, the\u00a0<\/span>Ehunmillak Ultra-Trail<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>-a 167 km two-days race that brings 500 national and international racers-; the Goierriko bi Haundiak -88 km, one day and 500 participants- and the mountain marathon Marimurumendi Maratoia, enclosed in the weekend of the two trail races.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n Zegama and Ehunmilak <\/span><\/a>\n <\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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MAGICAL ROADS<\/div>\n
Cyclotourism<\/div>\n
Goierri is a paradise for\u00a0<\/span>cycle touring<\/b>. Our natural surroundings, small villages and\u00a0<\/span>magical roads<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>will lead you to enjoy cycling in a peaceful environment. You will find routes of different lengths and different levels of difficulty that will give you the option of getting to know the rural and green Basque Country in a different way.<\/div>\n

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EDURNE PASABAN, BIG FAN OF GOIERRI!<\/div>\n
Climbing<\/div>\n
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\u201cTo me, the\u00a0<\/span>Basque Highlands<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>are an amazing scenario for hiking and climbing\u201d. What\u2019s so special about our mountains? The first woman to complete the ascent of the 14 eight-thousanders on Earth,\u00a0<\/span>Edurne Pasaban<\/b>, declares herself a big fan of Goierri.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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FROM TOWN TO TOWN<\/div>\n
Along the bike lane!<\/div>\n
There is a\u00a0<\/span>bike lane<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>-bidegorri- connecting the towns in the valley. You can also reach the ones inside the mountains. It is incredible how people love cycling here! Some of the lanes are also suitable to practice\u00a0<\/span>Nordic walking<\/em>. Additionally, you can\u00a0<\/span>walk or skate<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>down those lanes.<\/div>\n

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DARE TO RIDE!<\/div>\n
Btt<\/div>\n
If you are a bike lover, Goierri has many routes for you. Take your\u00a0<\/span>mountain bike<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>and explore the Natural Parks of\u00a0<\/span>Aizkorri-Aratz and Aralar<\/b>, through the next selection of suggested routes. Choose your preferred length and level of difficulty, and pay attention to the maps. Now you\u2019re all set to get to know the rural side of Euskadi in a entirely different way!<\/div>\n

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SPORTS<\/div>\n
Horse-Riding Schools<\/div>\n
Our wide territory allows us the possibility of carrying out innumerable activities and among them, the\u00a0<\/span>horse riding<\/b>. Either in a\u00a0<\/span>closed place<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>or doing\u00a0<\/span>routes and excursions<\/b>, you can enjoy horse riding if it is one of your hobbies.<\/div>\n

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5<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>ACCESES,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>40<\/span>PATHS<\/span><\/div>\n
EH Trail Guneak<\/div>\n
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EH Trail Guneak<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>is a place with\u00a0<\/span>approved circuits<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>to train along mountain tracks and pathways, with facilities and special signposting. EH Trail Guneak is open for either those who start in the discipline and those who already have the skills but want to keep training and getting better as well as organising training sessions. So just imagine: here you have everything you need to just focus on running!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Explore other activities in Goierri<\/h3>\n