Stage 9 of 10 · Camino del Norte: Basque Country
Zamudio → Rivas (Gran Vía)
Walking time measured on the mapped line (TrailSplits time model, moving time; within 22 % on four in five test legs). Outside Switzerland our walking times often run short of the times route operators publish; treat them as optimistic. Climb measured on the mapped line, on terrain heights.
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Rivas (Gran Vía)
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Getting Here
Arteaga (bus stop)
198m from trailhead · ~2 min walk
Getting Out
Rivas (Gran Vía) (bus stop)
13m from trail end · ~1 min walk
Segment Breakdown
Auto-analyzed from the elevation profile. Each segment shows the dominant character for planning your effort.
| Segment | Dist | ↑ / ↓ | Time | Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Zamudio → km 7.6 (69m) 51–355m | 7.6 km | +304m / -288m | 2h 10m | 🏃 Highly Runnable |
km 7.6 (69m) → km 15.2 (14m) 8–168m | 7.6 km | +175m / -230m | 1h 55m | 📉 Descending |
km 15.2 (14m) → Rivas (Gran Vía) -1–188m | 7.5 km | +217m / -191m | 1h 58m | 🏃 Highly Runnable |
| Total | 22.7 km | +867m / -872m | 6h 05m |
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Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
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Surface
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Current Conditions
Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Camino del Norte: Basque Country Stage 9: Zamudio → Rivas (Gran Vía) is usually best from September to June.
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Weather by month
Typical weather on this stage: at the lowest point (sea level) and the highest point (357 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.
| Month | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Mixed | Mixed | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| High point, day / night | 12°/4° | 13°/4° | 15°/5° | 16°/7° | 19°/9° | 22°/12° | 24°/14° | 25°/15° | 23°/12° | 20°/10° | 15°/7° | 12°/5° |
| Low point, day / night | 14°/6° | 15°/6° | 17°/7° | 18°/9° | 22°/11° | 24°/14° | 26°/16° | 27°/16° | 25°/14° | 22°/12° | 17°/9° | 15°/7° |
| Rain, mm | 133 | 102 | 98 | 105 | 77 | 62 | 51 | 73 | 61 | 114 | 156 | 110 |
| Snow at high point | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Daylight | 9 h 18 | 10 h 30 | 11 h 51 | 13 h 22 | 14 h 39 | 15 h 22 | 15 h 06 | 14 h 01 | 12 h 34 | 11 h 07 | 9 h 45 | 9 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.
Averages cannot establish current trail conditions. Check recent local reports, the forecast and restrictions before departure. Snow and ice can persist on shaded sections or arrive outside the usual season.
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Safety & Bailouts
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.
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 22.7 km, 867m ascent, max altitude 357.1m, ~6h duration.
- 👟 Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- 📱 Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- 💧 3L hydration vestEstimated 3.1L; verify refill availability
- 🍫 Trail mix, bars & sandwichEst. 2200 kcal burn
- 🆘 Emergency space blanketCritical for preventing hypothermia if you stop moving
- 🧴 SunscreenBasic sun protection
- 🧥 Light rain jacketWeather changes fast in the mountains
- 🔦 Headlamp6h route — plan for delays
- 🩹 Mini first aid kitBlister plasters, tape, antiseptic
- 🥢 Trekking poles (optional)867m ascent — helps on descents
Logistics
This route runs from Zamudio to Rivas (Gran Vía) (22.7 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.
Nearby Points of Interest
🚏 Transit stops along this stage
- 🚌 Arteaga 119m off trail
- 🚌 Etxearte km 3.8 · 495m off trail
- 🚌 Camino del Pontón / Avenida de Miraflores km 6.7 · 199m off trail
- 🚌 Martín Barua 17 / Institutua km 9.7 · On trail
- 🚌 Lehendakari Aguirre 140 / Residencia km 12.8 · 231m off trail
- 🚌 Iberdrola km 16.8 · On trail
- 🚌 Ansio km 19.6 · On trail
- 🚌 Rivas (Gran Vía) km 22.7 · On trail
🛖 Shelters
- Shelter km 3.9 · 1.3 km off trail
- Avenida San Antonio km 4.1 · 1.1 km off trail
- Avenida San Antonio km 4.1 · 1.1 km off trail
- Marivi Iturbe km 4.1 · 1.3 km off trail
- Marivi Iturbe km 4.1 · 1.3 km off trail
💧 Water Sources
- Drinking Water 459m off trail
- Drinking Water 456m off trail
- Drinking Water 619m off trail
- Drinking Water On trail
- Drinking Water 63m off trail
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