Stage 6 of 10 · Camino del Norte: Basque Country

Mauleon → Iruzubieta

Distance
23.6 km
Ascent
+685 m
Descent
-796 m
Est. Time
6h 26m
Altitude
74–505 m
Type
point-to-point
⛰️ Rolling Hills

Mapped section

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Flat (<5%) Gentle (5–10%) Moderate (10–15%)

Route briefing

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    Mauleon

    Start

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    +685 m remaining

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    Drinking Water

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  4. Water

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    Drinking Water

    Water

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    +685 m remaining

  5. Water

    600 m

    Ur iturria

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    About 10 min in

    23.0 km remaining

    +651 m remaining

  6. Water

    2.7 km

    tetuango metal ura

    Water

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    About 44 min in

    20.9 km remaining

    +565 m remaining

  7. Finish

    23.6 km

    Iruzubieta

    Finish

    Route geometry · source 2026-04-01

    About 6h 26m in

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23.6 km Distance685 m Climb6h 26m Est. time505 m High pointHARD Difficulty
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Getting Here

Mauleon (bus stop)

475m from trailhead · ~6 min walk

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Getting Out

Iruzubieta (bus stop)

303m from trail end · ~4 min walk

Segment Breakdown

Auto-analyzed from the elevation profile. Each segment shows the dominant character for planning your effort.

SegmentDist↑ / ↓TimeCharacter
Mauleon → km 7.9 (459m)
198–500m
7.9 km+416m / -195m2h 27m📈 Climbing
km 7.9 (459m) → km 15.7 (384m)
349–459m
7.9 km+153m / -228m2h 01m📉 Descending
km 15.7 (384m) → Iruzubieta
76–384m
7.8 km+86m / -344m1h 57m📉 Descending
Total23.6 km+685m / -796m6h 26m

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Est. Finish Time
3h 55m
Calories
1,901 kcal
Water Needed
2.7 L
Effort Distance
34.4 km
flat-equivalent
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Terrain Analysis

Lower-gradient terrain
Unknown
Gradient coverage unavailable
% of route below 15% gradient
Climb Ratio
29 m/km
Moderate profile
↑ 685m ↓ 796m

Surface & Technicality

Gradient breakdown
Low gradient (61%) Easy Grade (39%)

Gradient describes steepness, not exposure, scrambling, footing or current conditions. Technical difficulty is unknown where no mapped rating is available.

Surface

≈88% paved · ≈12% unpaved
Mostly paved

Estimated for the full route from the 61% with mapped surface data in OpenStreetMap.

Current Conditions

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Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Camino del Norte: Basque Country Stage 6: Mauleon → Iruzubieta is usually suitable all year.

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Weather by month

Typical weather on this stage: at the lowest point (74 m) and the highest point (505 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.

Monthly climate averages and daylight
Month
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High point, day / night10°/4°10°/4°13°/5°14°/6°17°/9°20°/12°22°/14°23°/14°21°/12°18°/10°13°/7°10°/5°
Low point, day / night12°/6°13°/5°16°/7°17°/8°20°/11°23°/14°24°/16°25°/16°23°/14°20°/12°16°/9°13°/7°
Rain, mm131101971089070587471116171123
Snow at high point––––––––––––
Daylight9 h 1810 h 3011 h 5113 h 2214 h 3915 h 2215 h 0614 h 0112 h 3411 h 079 h 459 h

Source: TerraClimate 1991–2020 monthly averages. Averages for the area at each point’s elevation (4 km grid, corrected for height). Not a forecast or a report of current trail conditions. Snow at the high point is estimated with a simple snowpack model from these temperatures and precipitation, not observed; steep islands and high summits can hold more snow than it shows. Daylight is for the 15th of each month. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them for your dates.

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Safety & Bailouts

Exit routes not verified

We do not have a verified emergency exit plan for this route. A nearby settlement, hut or route endpoint is not necessarily reachable or open. Do not leave the trail based on a straight-line distance or compass direction.

Mapped high point: 505 m, approximately 7.1 km along the route. This is not an assessment of the most remote or exposed point.

Review possible exits against current local information before your trip. In an emergency, contact local rescue services; this page is not live rescue guidance.

Suggested Gear List

Auto-generated based on 23.6 km, 685m ascent, max altitude 504.9m, ~6h duration.

Essential 5 items
  • 👟
    Trail running shoes / hiking boots
    Required for any trail
  • 📱
    Phone (charged) + offline map
    Navigation & emergency contact
  • 💧
    3L hydration vest
    Estimated 3.2L; verify refill availability
  • 🍫
    Trail mix, bars & sandwich
    Est. 2252 kcal burn
  • 🆘
    Emergency space blanket
    Critical for preventing hypothermia if you stop moving
Recommended 4 items
  • 🧴
    Sunscreen
    Basic sun protection
  • 🧥
    Light rain jacket
    Weather changes fast in the mountains
  • 🔦
    Headlamp
    6h route — plan for delays
  • 🩹
    Mini first aid kit
    Blister plasters, tape, antiseptic

Logistics

This route runs from Mauleon to Iruzubieta (23.6 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.

Start — Getting There
Mauleon
🚌 Mauleon (136m)
🚌 Eulogio Ulacia Plaza (239m)
Finish — Getting Back
Iruzubieta
🚌 Iruzubieta (41m)
🚌 Markina-Xemein (366m)
🚌 Zubibarri (1.5km)

Nearby Points of Interest

🚏 Transit stops along this stage

  • 🚌 Mauleon 136m off trail
  • 🚌 Eulogio Ulacia Plaza km 0.6 · 239m off trail
  • 🚌 Azpiltza km 17.4 · 127m off trail
  • 🚌 Markina-Xemein km 19.9 · 366m off trail
  • 🚌 Zubibarri km 23.4 · 1.5 km off trail
  • 🚌 Iruzubieta km 23.5 · On trail

💧 Water Sources

  • Drinking Water 827m off trail
  • Drinking Water 835m off trail
  • Drinking Water km 0.1 · 1.3 km off trail
  • Ur iturria km 0.6 · 112m off trail
  • tetuango metal ura km 2.7 · 472m off trail

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Route data from OpenStreetMap © contributors, licensed under ODbL. Updated 2026-04-01.