The way, accomodation, resupply, daily stages, GPS track of the hike through the northern part of the Iberian Cordillera (or Iberian System) via the Sierra de la Demanda and the Moncayo.
From the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, this is the first part of my long distance hike of the Six Seas which then continues with the East-West hike through Sardinia, the south of Italy from the Amalfi Coast to the heel of the boot and the Balkans from the port of Durrës in Albania to Bulgaria at Cape Emine on the shores of the Black Sea.

The way

During my TransIberian Trail in 2024, I hiked through the Iberian Cordillera, but on its southern section (Javalambre, Camino Natural del Tajo, etc.). This time, the goal is to explore the northern part of this mountain range, including the Sierra de la Demanda, and then to hike to Moncayo, the highest peak in the Iberian system at 2,314 meters. I incorporated this hike into my “Six Seas Trail”, which connect the Atlantic Ocean to the Black Sea.
The way begins on the ocean’s edge, in Gaztegulatxe, and ends in Peñíscola on the Mediterranean coast. The first part, in the Basque Country and the Burgos region, goes through natural sites such as the Nervión waterfall and the Purón River gorge. The second part is at a higher altitude in the Sierra de la Demanda, notably including the Neila and Urbión lakes, and of course, Moncayo. I’ll hike this section during summer to be there for the total eclipse. Finally, the third part, mainly in Aragon, passes through natural sites (Castillos de la Sierra de Armantes, the footbridges of La Hoz Mala, the Montoro Organs) and typical villages (Villarluengo, Mirambel, Morella…).

All the pictures and where I am

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Useful informations :

Resupply :
Water :

Food :

Accommodation :

Bivouac in Spain : The regulations concerning the bivouac and wild camping is a competence of the autonomous communities with specific rules in certain natural areas.
Basque Country: Bivouacking may be authorized by municipalities.
Castilla y León: Bivouacking is prohibited outside of designated areas.
La Rioja: Wild camping is prohibited.
Aragon: Wild camping is prohibited with fines for violations, but this does not appear to apply to bivouacking (it is permitted under certain conditions in the region’s natural parks).
Valencia: No specific regulations other than the landowner’s permission.

Natural protected areas :
Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve
Mount Santiago Natural Monument : Wild camping prohibited
Natural park of Montes Obarenes – San Zadornil : Wild camping prohibited
Natural park of the Neila Glacial Lagoons
Natural park of Laguna Negra and glacial cirques of Urbión
Natural park of Sierra Cebollera : Camping is prohibited outside of designated areas.
Natural park of Moncayo : Wild camping prohibited.
Montoro Organs Natural Monument
Natural park of Sierra de Irta : Wild camping prohibited.

Trail marks :

Difficulties :

Weather :

Network :

Equipment : see the list of my equipment in the introduction page of

Internet websites :

Natural Parks of Castilla-La Mancha: downloadable maps, guides, route descriptions, etc.

La Rioja: map of trails and points of interest in La Rioja.

In the province of Soria, see the website for the GR 86 Sendero Ibérico Soriano with GPS tracks and stage descriptions.

The Aragon website is very well done, with a map and a page presenting the region’s trails.

Valencia region: map and description of trails

Site of the Natural Parks of the Valencia region: possibility to download plans, guides, itinerary descriptions…

El Camí: map and description of this path which crosses the 3 Catalan-speaking regions (Catalonia, Valencia and Balearic Islands)

GPS track – Maps :

To draw a track, the website Brouter.de (see video) allows to draw following the existing ways and trails.
When I’m on my way, I’m using the Iphigénie application. With it, you can have the topographic maps of the Spanish Geographical Institute (accessible without connection). You can also have offline OpenTopoMap. Those maps are good with paths, huts, springs… It’s also possible to send beacons of your position (if there is network); this can be reassuring on certain occasions.
The application Mapy .cz is great also with marked trails, springs, points of interest, shelters, huts… It is possible to download the maps to have access offline.

GPS track :

Warning! This is a plan way. It will be updated upon my return. Always take into account the reality on the ground. If the way goes through private land, ensure you have the owner’s permission.
Link to download the GPX track :

The stages :

Cordillère Ibérique Nord	Km	Cumul km	D+	Info
Cap Matxitxako
Gaztelugatxe	5	5	200
Arteaga	31	36	1 360	Hotel Artea Errota Tél.+34 944 52 34 57 – Hotel Aretxarte Tél.+34 944 03 69 00
Bilbao	9	45	370	Auberges Pèlerins – Tous services
Arrankuko Etxola – Refugio Biderdi	11	56	780
Laudio	11	67	230	Hotel Valle de Ayala Tél.+34 946 72 36 11
Amurrio	18	85	840	Hospedaje Albizabal Tél.+34 945 31 16 20 – Hostal Ayala Tél.+34 945 89 04 52 – Hotel Aldama Tél.+34 945 06 66 46
Borda San Bitores	14	99	630	Abri
Salto del Nervión	10	109	470
Berberana	8	117	140
Valpuesta	11	128	630
San Millán de San Zadornil	3	131	20
San Zadornil	3	134	90
Herrán	12	146	380	Hotel Torrel Los Templarios Tél.+34 698 27 24 42
Frías	16	162	360	Camping Tél.+34 621 03 85 58 – Hotel rural Frías Tél.+34 601 60 98 79
Ranera	6	168	340	Hotel Rural Río Molinar Tél.+34 947 573 122
Busto de Bureba	17	185	670	Albergue Busto de Bureba Tél.+34 619 33 61 81
Calzada de Bureba	5	190	50	Hostal Juli Dos Tél.+34 642 65 59 53
Briviesca	11	201	180	Albergue peregrinos Tél.+34 947 59 39 39 – Hostal La Vid Tél.+34 604 87 31 24 – Hotel Isabel Tél.+34 947 59 29 59 –
Villafranca Montes de Oca	28	229	700	Pensión Jomer Tél.+34 722 81 01 04 – Hotel San Antón Abad Tél.+34 947 58 21 50 –
Pradoluengo	16	245	470	Albergue municipal Tél.+34 619 33 61 81 – Hostal Adela Tél. +34 623 06 53 19 – Hotel CasaBarría Tél.+34 623 06 53 19
Refugio de Tres Aguas	16	261	900
Monterrubio de la Demanda	22	283	1 060
Huerta de Arriba	7	290	180
Lagunas de Neila	13	303	940	Cabanes (à priori, il faut réserver et payer à la maison du parc Tél.+34 947 39 49 09)
Lagunas Negra	22	325	1 110	Restaurants
Santa Cruz de Yanguas	48	373	1 720
San Pedro Manrique	23	396	580	Hostal Paso del Fuego Tél.+34 975 38 12 54
Ágreda	42	438	1 490	Hostal Doña Juana Tél.+34 976 64 72 17
Refugio Majada Baja	20	458	1 720	Cabane
Refugio de Cerrogordo	6	464	20
Aranda de Moncayo	23	487	700	Casa Maidevera Tél.+34 976 82 50 49
Aniñón	22	509	700	Complejo turístico Lifara Tél.+34 976 89 94 62 – Hostel El Castillo Tél.+34 658 57 94 51
Calatayud	18	527	290	Habitaciones La Perla Tél.+34 643 06 95 34 – Habitaciones Santa Marta Tél.+34 678 48 42 08 – Hotel Fornos Tél.+34 976 88 78 80 – Hospedería Mesón de la Dolores Tél.+34 976 88 90 55
Tobed	28	555	960
Refugio de Collarte	4	559	400	Avec fontaine
Encinacorba	13	572	490
Cerveruela	12	584	400	Casa rural El Tío Carrascón Tél.+34 633 03 01 25
Bea	28	612	1 110
Torrecilla del Rebollar	20	632	470
Mezquita de Jarque	36	668	880
Aliaga	18	686	40	Camping Aliaga Tél.+34 650 33 48 71 – Hotel La Parra Tél.+34 978 77 10 08
Montoro de Mezquita	12	698	210	Casa rural El Bailador Tél.+34 647 19 13 47
Río Pitarque	7	705	90	Hotel La Trucha Tél.+34 628 67 57 43
Villarluengo	4	709	310	Fonda Josefina Tél.+34 978 77 31 51
Tronchón	19	728	610	Casa Rural Conesa Tél.+34 608 06 97 57
Mirambel	8	736	240
La Cuba	5	741	310	El Cantón Tél.+34 964 18 00 92
Morella	30	771	1 100	Hostal La Muralla Tél.+34 964 16 02 43 – Hotel El Cid Tél.+34 964160125 – Hotel Rey Don Jaime Tél.+34 964160911 – Fonda Moreno Tél.+34 964 16 01 05 – commerces
Vallibona	18	789	560	Hostal La Carbonera Tél.964 172 000 – 666 203 216
Xert	20	809	780
Sant Mateu	9	818	110	Hostal La Perdi Tél.+34 639 63 35 52 – Mesón Kubano Tél.+34 645 85 67 10 – Hotel Montesa Tél.+34 964 41 60 00
Santa Magdalena de Polpís	24	842	650
Peñíscola	12	854	440
	854	854	30 480