Guémené in Navarre

This stage enters the heart of Las Encartaciones, in a medium mountain terrain. The profile is demanding, with several ascents and descents. The route passes through the historic village of Balmaseda, the first town of Biscay, with its iconic medieval bridge, an obligatory stop. After Balmaseda, the road continues over a increasingly rural and mountainous landscape, following the course of the Cadagua river. The arrival at the small village of Nava de Ordunte, on the border with Burgos, is a tranquil final stage in a privileged natural environment.