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· Ski
· Hillwalking
· Mountaineering
· Golf
· Bicycle
· Horse riding
Ski
Valdezcaray
One of the closest resorts to Bilbao is Ezcaray (La Rioja), offering 300 ha.
of runs. To get there, take the Logroño motorway and exit in Santo
Domingo de la Calzada; the resort is 12 Km from the town of Ezcaray.
Avda. de Navarra, 11. 26280 Ezcaray (La Rioja)
Tel. offices/runs: 902 35 02 35
Ski school: 606 94 80 40
+ info: www.ezcaray.org
Alto Campoo
Another resort easily accessible from Bilbao is Alto Campoo, in Cantabria.
It has 27.5 Km of runs, and 5 Km of cross-country ski tracks. From Bilbao,
take the Santander motorway; exit in Torrelavega, and continue to Reinosa,
just before the resort.
Apartado, 36. 39200 Reinosa (Cantabria)
Tel Blanco (info): 942 77 92 22
Tel: 942 77 92 23 / 669 90 62 20 / 669 90 77 29
+ info: www.altocampoo.com
Pirineos
The near-by Pyrenees is the main area for winter sports in Spain. There are
four different geographical areas that are accessible from Bilbao, either
from the Spanish or the French side: the Aragonés, Catalán,
Andorran and French Pyrenees. The ones in the Aragonés Pyrenees are
the closest to Bilbao on the Spanish side. The alpine ski resorts are all
well equipped and maintained resorts, with ski schools for all ages and good
apres-ski options and activities. The cross country ones tend to be basic.
- Alpine ski resorts: Astún, Candanchú, Cerler, Formigal and
Panticosa .
- Cross-country ski resorts: Abodi, Fanlo, Tabardito, La Partacua, Larra-Belagua,
Linza, Lizarra, Llanos del Hospital and Valle de Pineta.
+ info: www.buscanieve.com,
www.aramon.es
and www.pirineos.com
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Hillwalking
There are three areas with easy and clearly-marked routes near Bilbao:
Argalario
It is located in the left bank mining area. Take the N-634 towards Santander;
in Retuerto, take the Mezpelerreka/El Regato direction, and follow the signs
to Aragalario. The area, located in mount Mendibil, offers good views of the
Txorierri valley and of the mining area.
La Arboleda/Zugaztieta
To access this circuit, also located in the mining area, take the BI-624 to
Trapagaran, and follow the signs until you reach the top platform of La Reineta
cable car. Here the circuit begins, among the remains of the mining past of
the region.
Akarlanda
This park is located in Erandio, near Bilbao, and very popular with families
in Spring and Summer. Take the BI-3704 towards Alto de Unbe; the park is past
Leioa, near the university campus.
+ info: www.bizkaia.net
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Mountaineering
Several mid-height mountain ranges near-by, make Bilbao an ideal place for
climbing, trekking, mountain-bike, and other mountain sports.
There are several areas near Bilbao, among them:
Gorbeia Natural Park
The 1,480 m Gorbeia mountain marks the border between Bizkaia and Álava.
The 18 m tall cross at the top is one of the most visited spots in the park.
One of the park´s highlights is the Axina biotope, a karstic landscape
with a 100 m water drop in Cascada de Gujuli.
The park is suited for rock climbing, trekking, mountain-bike, horse riding
and other activities.
Centro de Interpretación del Parque
Parketxea (Areatza-Bizkaia)
Tel: 94 673 92 79
+ info:
www.nekanet.net
Montes de Ranero-Los Jorrios
It is located in the western part of Bizkaia, between Villaverde de Trucios
and Karrantza. The mostly karstic landscape is crowned by the Armañón
mountain, 854 m tall. Trekking, horse riding, rappel, mountain bike, espeleology
can all be practised here.
The area also offers the opportunity to visit the Pozalagua caves in Karrantza,
the animal park of El Karpín, and cultural sites in Balmaseda, like
the Casa de Juntas of Avellaneda and the XII C. Muza bridge.
Karrantza Tourist Office
Tel: 902 19 73 61
+ info:
www.karrantza.com
Urkiola
This natural park is named after the mountain port that crosses it north to
south, and after the sanctuary located at its summit. Urkiola is characterised
by its limestone rock formations, sharp cliffs and deep valleys. One of its
highlights is the mythical Amboto mountain (1,328 m). Throughout, the park
offers spectacular views of the different valleys and areas around it, like
Otxandio, Durango, Elorrio.
Caserío Toki-Alai (Information Centre)
Tel: 94 681 41 55
+ info:
www.nekanet.net
and www.durangaldea.com
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Golf
There are four courses and three schools in the vicinity of Bilbao:
+ info: www.euskogolf.com
Real Sociedad de Golf Neguri
Located in Getxo, near the cliffs, it has excellent views of the sea.
Carretera La Galea, s/n. Andra Mari. Getxo
Tel: 94 491 02 00
Laukariz Club de Campo
Surrounded by forests, it is located in a tranquil suburban residential area.
Urbide, s/n. Monte Berreaga. Urbanización
La Bilbaína. Laukariz (Mungia)
Tel: 94 674 08 58
Club de Golf Artxanda
Designed by José María Olazábal, this club has 9 and
18-hole courses.
Offices: Alameda Recalde, 20. Bilbao
Tel: 94 345 22 20/21
+ info: www.clubdegolfartxanda.com
La Arboleda
The course is built on an old iron mining area – hence the red and green
landscape – on the left bank of the Nervión river.
Offices: Plaza Sagrado Corazón, 5-7°.
Bilbao
Tel: 94 466 70 60
Web: www.meaztegi.net
E-mail: meaztegi@meaztegi.com
Escuela de Golf Celles
This school located in Derio utilises the Campo de Golf de Logroño
(La Rioja) and Izki (Gasteiz-Vitoria) for lessons.
Larrauri Kalea, 1. Arteaga – Derio
Tel: 94 454 13 28
Escuela de Golf de Martiartu
The Martiartu school has a 6 short-holes course and a shooting range in Erandio,
near mount Unbe.
Campa San Andrés, s/n. Erandio
Tel: 94 464 00 11
Larrabetzu Golf Estola
The school utilises the 9-hole course and shooting range at the Artxanda Golf
Club.
Alameda Mazarredo, 47. Bilbao
Tel: 94 423 47 20
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Bicycle
There are three cycle paths in Bilbao (known as bidegorris), making cycling
an alternative safe mode of transport to visit Bilbao. The first one runs
from Campo Volantín (City Hall) to Sarriko, in Deusto, via Lehendakari
Aguirre and Universidades avenues. The second starts at Paseo Uribitarte (City
Hall) and ends in La Casilla, via Abandoibarra, Paseo José Anselmo
Clavé and Doctor Areilza. The third one runs from Avenida Juan Antonio
Zunzunegi to Parque Ametzola, via Avenida del Ferrocarril, crosses Autonomía,
and continues on Dolores Ibarruri and Santiago Brouard streets.
Bicycle hire:
Ciclos Zubero
Diputación, 3. Bilbao
Tel: 94 423 16 86
Ciclos Sandoniz
Caserío Landaburu, 10. Bilbao
Tel: 94 412 47 06
Ciclos Marthim
Carretera Errekalde-Larraskitu, 38. Bilbao
Tel: 94 421 37 65
Ciclos Azcarate
Zabalbidea, 9. Bilbao
Tel: 94 427 77 15
+ info: www.bilbao.net,
www.paginas-amarillas.es
and www.bizkaia.net
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Horse riding
There are several stables and riding schools within a 30-minute drive from
Bilbao. Among others:
Burdin Zaldia
Estrada San Andrés, 31. Trapagaran
Tel: 656 75 49 81
Centro Ecuestre Oribe
Barrio Oribe, 15. Zalla
Tel: 94 639 00 67 / 670 24 99 23
Club Deportivo Hípico Amigos del Caballo de
Lezama
Barrio Garaioltza, s/n. Caserío Olaxarre. Lezama
Tel: 94 455 65 11
Club Hípico Bedia
Barrio Eroso, s/n. Bedia
Tel: 699 91 42 16 / 94 631 32 50
E-mail: hipicabedia@hotmail.com
Club Hípico Goiherri
La Magdalena, 8. Goiherri (Erandio)
Tel: 94 467 45 67
E-mail: chgoiherri@euskalnet.net
Club Hípico Kati-Bi
Barrio Ibarra, s/n (Montorra). Amorebieta
Tel: 94 673 41 82
E-mail: katiazaldilan@msn.com
Club Hípico La Galea
Estrada Goienetxe, s/n. Getxo
Tel: 94 460 32 66
E-mail: lagalea@teleline.es
Club Hípico Laukiniz
Barrio Mendiondo, s/n. Laukiniz
Tel: 94 615 13 80
E-mail: chlaukiniz@hotmail.com
Club Hípico Maruri
Barrio Ergoien, 32. Maruri
Tel: 94 674 97 63
E-mail: beduino@mixmail.com
Club Hípico Urduliz
Barrio Goietas, 24. Urduliz
Tel: 94 676 58 34
E-mail: hipica_ur@jet.es
Club Hípico Iurre
Alcalá Galiano, 2. Igorre
Tel: 94 673 60 03 / 670 41 10 25
Hípica Berriz
Mekolaia, s/n. Berriz
Tel: 696 91 68 30
Hípica Goiko-Mendi
Barrio Berreaga, s/n. Andraka (Lemoiz)
Tel: 94 677 21 26 / 658 75 51 53
E-mail: goikomendi@hotmail.com
Tower Riding Club
Trañabarren, 3-1† D. Abadiño
Tel: 94 620 36 83
Club Hípico Mungia
Barrio Iturribaltza, 43. Mungia
Tel: 94 674 23 02 / 660 79 21 46
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