EUSKADI MTB CENTRE IKI MONTAA ALAVESA...ROUTE 10 IOAR IKI MONTAA ALAVESA RECEPTION POINT Urturi Golf...
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WORKSHEET PROFILE DESCRIPTION Distance (km) Height (m) This is technically a very difficult route due to the steep descents from Mt. Costalera and it requires very good physical condition owing to the gradient of more than 700 metres when climbing Mt. Ioar, with a height of 1,414 metres. There is a spectacular view over the whole of the Montaña Alavesa, as well as the Sierra de Cantabria-Toloño. It is advisable to carry plenty of water, as there are no fountains along the way and the climb up to Ioar, although on a good surface, is very long and tough, especially in summer. This is a tough route that starts from Santa Cruz de Campezo [km 0], making a round trip that ends up at the same point. There is over 700 metres of gradient involved in climbing this 1.414 metre-high mountain. The views from the top are impressive. From the Main Square in Santa Cruz de Campezo, take the street that heads up to the left of the square. Several signs on the edge of the village indicate the way up to Ioar on a wide track. This track, which is initially very uneven, is a tough section of the route, although the surface gradually improves and nearly half of it can be easily cycled. The first beech forests start to appear as we gain height. We follow the main track that leads directly to the summit, where we will find a large antenna [km 8,54]. From here and after stopping to rest and enjoy the views, we take a small path that leads off to the left of the track, descending through the beech forest. We come to a clearing and follow the ridge towards Costalera, which is straightforward as far as the Nazar Pass [km 12,50] (leaving Sanctuary of Codes further below on the right). We take the track that descends to the left and which is rather uneven at first. We descend to a large crossroads where we turn right along the path to La Dormida [km 17]. We climb gently through a pine forest until reaching a fork, where we turn left to begin a rapid and pleasant descent to Santa Cruz de Campezo. Take care along this stretch, as the route is narrow and there may be hikers walking up. After passing through the forest we come to the Ega River. From this point, all that remains is to follow the river back to Santa Cruz de Campezo [km 23,80]. DISTANCE: 23,800 km ELEVATION GAIN: 1.103 m ESTIMATED DURATION: 3:00 ------ SANTA CRUZ DE CAMPEZO [km 0] ------ SANTA CRUZ DE CAMPEZO [km 23,80] ------ Monte Ioar (1395 m) [km 8,54] ------ Puerto de Nazar (1130 m) [km 12,5] ------ Senda de La Dormida [km 17] 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 0.0 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0 14.0 16.0 18.0 20.0 22.0 23.80 LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: VERY DIFFFICULT STARTING POINT: Santa Cruz de Campezo (Alava) FINISHING POINT: Santa Cruz de Campezo (Alava) ROUTE: Santa Cruz de Campezo, Ioar Path, Mount Ioar, Sierra Cantabria, Nazar Pass, La Dormida Path, Santa Cruz de Campezo IOAR ROUTE 10 IZKI MONTAÑA ALAVESA RECEPTION POINT Urturi Golf Course, Barrio de Arriba, Urturi (Álava-Araba) T. +34 945 378 262 E. [email protected] ROUTE 10 | IOAR | 1/2 www.btteuskadi.net EUSKADI MTB CENTRE
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This is technically a very difficult route due to the steep descents from Mt. Costalera and it requires very good physical condition owing to the gradient of more than 700 metres when climbing Mt. Ioar, with a height of 1,414 metres. There is a spectacular view over the whole of the Montaña Alavesa, as well as the Sierra de Cantabria-Toloño. It is advisable to carry plenty of water, as there are no fountains along the way and the climb up to Ioar, although on a good surface, is very long and tough, especially in summer.
This is a tough route that starts from Santa Cruz de Campezo [km 0], making a round trip that ends up at the same point. There is over 700 metres of gradient involved in climbing this 1.414 metre-high mountain. The views from the top are impressive.
From the Main Square in Santa Cruz de Campezo, take the street that heads up to the left of the square. Several signs on the edge of the village indicate the way up to Ioar on a wide track. This track, which is initially very uneven, is a tough section of the route, although the surface gradually improves and nearly half of it can be easily cycled. The first beech forests start to appear as we gain height.
We follow the main track that leads directly to the summit, where we will find a large antenna [km 8,54]. From here and after stopping to rest and enjoy the views, we take a small path that leads off to the left of the track, descending through the beech forest. We come to a clearing and follow the ridge towards Costalera, which is straightforward as far as the Nazar Pass [km 12,50] (leaving Sanctuary of Codes further below on the right).
We take the track that descends to the left and which is rather uneven at first. We descend to a large crossroads where we turn right along the path to La Dormida [km 17]. We climb gently through a pine forest until reaching a fork, where we turn left to begin a rapid and pleasant descent to Santa Cruz de Campezo. Take care along this stretch, as the route is narrow and there may be hikers walking up. After passing through the forest we come to the Ega River. From this point, all that remains is to follow the river back to Santa Cruz de Campezo [km 23,80].
DISTANCE:23,800 km
ELEVATION GAIN:1.103 m
ESTIMATED DURATION:3:00
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STARTING POINT: Santa Cruz de Campezo (Alava)
FINISHING POINT: Santa Cruz de Campezo (Alava)
ROUTE: Santa Cruz de Campezo, Ioar Path, Mount Ioar, Sierra Cantabria, Nazar Pass, La Dormida Path, Santa Cruz de Campezo
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IZKI MONTAÑA ALAVESA
RECEPTION POINT Urturi Golf Course, Barrio de Arriba, Urturi (Álava-Araba) T. +34 945 378 262 E. [email protected]
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