IRONMAN Vitoria-Gasteiz 2023

Competition overview

“The spectacular cultural capital of the Basque Country in northern Spain! With over a decade of triathlon heritage, Vitoria-Gasteiz is a renowned triathlon playground offering stunning natural landscapes, a rich culture, unforgettable Basque cuisine and the most passionate and vibrant fans who will cheer you to the finish line.“

It belongs to the Tour de España series where athletes can compete for one of the qualifying places. Cheer up to compete and enjoy this unforgettable race.

Swimming 3.8Kms: The swimming course is a single lap that takes place in the beautiful lake of Ulibarri-Gamboa which has drinking water quality.

Cycling 180.2 Kms: The bike tour is a 3-lap circuit that takes the athlete through the best natural settings and authentic towns of Vitoria-Gasteiz. It even covers a section of the Camino de Santiago.

Running 42.2 Kms: The 4-lap race takes place in flat conditions throughout the city center of Vitoria-Gasteiz. The traditional architecture and the overwhelming public will make the athletes finish the competition very excited. It ends in Plaza España.

Information of Interest

• Register for IRONMAN Vitoria-Gasteiz here: https://www.ironman.com/im-vitoria-register
• Date: 16 de July 2023.
• Starting point: Landa, Vitoria-Gasteiz.
• Time: from 06:30 hours.
• Swimming: Lake / Cycling: Rolling / Running: Flat
• Average Air Temperature- 72° F / 22° C
• Average Water Temperature – 70° F / 21° C

Services that Trisoul Travel makes available for the IRONMAN Vitoria-Gasteiz

• Logistics of clubs, groups and personalized trips.
•  3, 4 and 5 stars accomodation for athletes and family.
• Breakfast and dinners designed for athletes.
• Breakfast at dawn 04:00 am on competition day.
• Nutritional dinner for the night before the competition.
• Access to mechanic before and after the competition.
• Transfers Airport-Hotel-Airport (Bilbao-Vitoria-Bilbao).
• Car rental.
• Recognition Routes and Technical Talks.
• Constant update on the event, competition, weather and temperature.
• Possibility of extending the trip and personalizing a tour with guided visits and sports-cultural activities.
• Locker for bycicle and equipment.
• Personalized nutritional service for athletes.
• Photography and video service for athletes.
  
   
   

Event Location

The event takes place in the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz, in the Basque Country in northern Spain. City considered European Green Capital for its natural, ecological and sustainable offer. The event begins at Lake Ullíbarri-Gamboa, which is located on the outskirts of the city.

How to Reach

Trisoul Travel offers transfer services with or without a bicycle from Vitoria airport (15 mins) or Bilbao (1 hour) to the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz. The most recommended airport is Bilbao because it is the one that offers the best connections.

You can also get there by train or bus as it is usually convenient and punctual. You can request information about these services.

Highlights of Vitoria-Gasteiz

The historic center of Vitoria-Gasteiz is home to most of the monuments and sites of tourist interest. It can be visited in one day by optimizing the time available. Surrounded by at least 6 large and well-kept parks, the capital of the Basque Country is also popularly known for its gastronomy and culture, which makes it an essential destination to visit to organize cultural and sports activities.

It is recommended to visit the Cathedral of Santa María located in the heart of the medieval historic center and the New Cathedral in front of the Florida park. It is also recommended to visit some of the famous squares such as Plaza de la Burullería, Plaza del Machete and Plaza de la Virgen Santa. Typical recommended activities include the tour of the murals, the Pintxos Route and the Green Belt Route.

As there is a very wide variety of activities, the ideal thing would be for you to contact a professional from Trisoul Travel so that they can suggest the best options for your trip.

How to reach to Vitoria-Gasteiz?

• Vitoria can be reached by train, bus or car from Bilbao, being the closest international airport. It can also be reached from San Sebastián, Santander or Biarritz.

What is the IRONMAN Vitoria-Gasteiz event schedule?

• You can check the daily schedule through this link: https://www.ironman.com/im-vitoria-athletes

How to move around during IRONMAN Vitoria-Gasteiz?

• During the event, the city of Vitoria gets congested easily and quickly, so it is recommended to get around by bicycle or on foot. The use of a private car is more complicated since they must consider parking and its cost.