We all know that the bicycle is one of the most ecological forms of transport and for many, it is also their daily source of physical and mental health and well-being. Among the various ways you can enjoy activity on 2 wheels, it is probably on MTB routes where you can truly get up close and personal with nature and the countryside, while still respecting the environment.

Of course, at Rutas del Prepirineo we know every hidden corner of the land and we have prepared some MTB routes for you to discover all the charm and magic of Las Bardenas Reales (Navarra) and the Aragonese Pre-Pyrenees. So if you have reached this point, we are sure that the following will whet your appetite:

The queen of MTB routes in the Pre-Pyrenees is the “Gran Cruzada Prepirineo”, designed for the most experienced MTBers. Its 217 km pass through charming corners in the villages of Uncastillo and Sos del Rey Católico. The cumulative elevation gain for this MTB route is 5,600 m, climbing Santo Domingo and Puy Moné mountains, which are 1,509 m and 1,313 m respectively. You will experience the harshness of the terrain on this MTB route, with the satisfaction of being able to admire stunning views. You choose the duration and your effort. The minimum time needed to complete the route is 3 days and the maximum is 6. You are the main star of our MTB routes.
If this first MTB route seems too hard for your fitness level but you still want to enjoy nature on an MTB, there is another MTB route that may be better adapted to your needs: “Trans Bárdenas Reales”. This MTB route through the aforementioned nature reserve covers a total of 189 km over a 3 day circular trip. The elements that set this MTB route apart are both  the weather and the arid, desert scenery. Solitude and endless landscapes will accompany you throughout this MTB route. The prize at the end is the spectacular view of the Bañales aqueduct, which has more than two thousand years of history.  Now if you don’t like pre-planned trips and you simply want to enjoy a magnificent day out with us on your bicycle, don’t worry about your physical fitness or your time, as we can adapt to your needs and help you plan your own MTB route adventure. Try it!