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Sports & healthy
BookThe world has changed. Every day we take better care of ourselves and travelling should not be an excuse to interrupt our healthy habits. At Hotel Gran Bilbao we have created the HGB Lifestyle for those who like taking care of themselves, working out, eating well, jogging and even for people with food intolerances. Welcome to the HGB Lifestyle family.
Running & Bike
At Hotel Gran Bilbao we care about the health of our guests, and we attach great importance to practising sports. Can you imagine jogging or cycling around Bilbao while discovering its charms?
We can recommend several routes with varying degrees of difficulty, no matter whether you prefer jogging or cycling. To make things easier, we have uploaded them to the STRAVA App. It is a map app with geolocated routes that indicates the route to follow on your cell phone without needing an internet connection. That way you will never get lost while in Bilbao! Unless that’s exactly what you want…
Running or biking route on your phoneRunning routes
Los Caños Route
Enjoy running around Paseo de Los Caños, parallel to the river. Perfect to enjoy Bilbao’s landscape. This route without traffic is also perfect for walking.
Distance: 2.5 miles (4 km.)
Difficulty: Low
“Running Bilbao” Route
Discover Bilbao by running past the city’s most emblematic places. Can you imagine admiring the façades of the Arriaga Theatre, the Guggenheim Museum or the Ribera Market? Joggers have it easy; what’s more, you will get to enjoy the beautiful path that skirts the Bilbao Estuary.
Distance: 6 miles (10 km.)
Difficulty: Medium
Cycling routes 
Tourist Bilbao
We want to help you see Bilbao like you have never seen it before. A city full of iconic buildings with a pleasant aroma that hangs over the path along the estuary and can be enjoyed throughout the bicycle lane. The perfect family plan to discover the many corners of the city of Bilbao.
Distance: 6 miles (10 km.)
Difficulty: Low
Artxanda Skies
There are places in Bilbao you simple have to see. The Artxanda lookout point is one of them. You cannot miss the spectacular views of the entire city while you walk along the natural trails that crisscross our land. Most of this trail is bike friendly.
Distance: 12 miles (19 km.)
Difficulty: Medium
Pagasarri Adventure
Not suitable for those who do not want to enjoy natural spaces. If you are daring and adventurous, you will love climbing up the Pagasarri. At Hotel Gran Bilbao we highly recommend this trail through nature, along which you will discover three different valleys as you tread its mountain routes. You are guaranteed to disconnect.
Distance: 20.5 miles (33 km.)
Difficulty: High
Bike-friendly hotel
Hotel Gran Bilbao is a Bike Friendly space. That’s right, we care about cyclists, which is why we have an exclusive area for cycling enthusiasts just like you. A space lovingly prepared so you can get ready before setting out on your adventure, it includes a tool kit, a washing area and padlocked bike storage areas where you can safely put away your best friend, calm in the knowledge that it will be okay.
We have running tours! We recommend you head to reception and ask about them.
If you haven’t brought your own bicycle, don’t worry, there is a bike rental service for urban routes available at Hotel Gran Bilbao. We work in close cooperation with Tourné Bilbao; you will find all the relevant information at reception.
Healthy cuisine made with love for you
We are what we eat, and that is why we want you to be able to take care of yourself. Both our breakfast and our brunch have healthy areas with recipes designed by the nutritionist of the Athletic Club and Bilbao Basket.
What’s more, our restaurant is filled with healthy recipes designed by a professional nutritionist who has made sure our cuisine is perfectly balanced.
If you suffer from intolerances, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. All allergens are duly indicated, and alternatives are available.
Gym
Excuses are motivation’s deadliest foe. At Hotel Gran Bilbao we help you keep up your fitness routine while staying with us. Our gym is equipped with Technogym machines to guarantee your wellbeing during your time in Bilbao.