Gravel through the Izki oak woods from Antoñana

A loop of about 45 km along the forest tracks of Izki natural park, in the Montaña Alavesa, starting and finishing in Antoñana. The route heads into the largest Pyrenean oak (marojo) forest in the Basque Country, passes close to Bujanda, Korres and San Román de Campezo and returns along the north of the park towards Antoñana. Most of it is dirt and gravel track, with short links on local roads and the odd short stretch of narrower path. It goes up and down non-stop, with short ramps: bring easy gears. There is nowhere to buy anything inside the park; stock up on water and food in Antoñana or Maeztu before you set off. The best seasons are spring and autumn, when the oak woods change colour. In the rain the tracks get muddy. During the hunting season, check the park's notices about hunts and respect the signs. Ride only on open tracks and give way to people on foot.

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