The Monastery of San Salvador de Leyre is located 30 minutes from Pamplona, has easy access from various points of Navarra and Aragón and from the border with France. Using the Pyrenees A-21 highway, take exit 47 in Yesa, and from there take a 4-km road that leads directly to the Monastery of Leyre.

Information for spectators

For the family, friends, and followers who come to enjoy the race, we have prepared a series of parallel activities. The Monastery of San Salvador de Leyre will be prepared with TV screens to see the start and arrival of the runners. We also have different activities during the day:

  • Guided tours of the Monastery.
  • Walk to San Virila for children.
  • Animation for the kids.
  • Balloon modelling and face painting.
  • Artisan positions.

  • For those who want to follow the runners in the different control and refreshment points, we provide approximate times below:

  • Portillo de la Cerrada: 1 h walk from the Monastery.
  • Rasos de Bigüezal: 1 h 30 mins walk from the Monastery, 1 h by car from Monasterio de Bigüezal.
  • Paso del Oso: 1 h 20 min walk from the Monastery.
  • El Castellar: 1 h 20 min walk from the Monastery.
  • Arangoiti: 1 h 45 min walk from the Monastery, 1 h by car from Monasterio de Bigüezal.
  • Places to visit

      San Salvador de Leyre Monastery::

      It is the oldest monastery of the old Kingdom of Navarre and one of the most attractive places in Navarre.

      Más info en: wwww.monasteriodeleyre.com

      Tourist Land Consortium of Javier - Xabierren Lurrak::

      As diverse as unexpected. A territory in which it is possible to feel, breathe, walk, meet nearby people, recover, listen, touch the sky, enjoy.

      More info at: www.tierrasdejavier.com

      Roman Villa of Liédena:

      With the foz of Lumbier in the background, the archaeological remains testify that thousands of years ago there was a great Roman rural village of Liedena (II-IV centuries). It had more than 50 dependencies, including an oil mill, grapes’ press, thermae, the noble house and the one for the servants, built around a central courtyard. Today, the remains (mosaics and various findings) are kept in the museum of Navarre.

      More info at: www.liedena.es

      Lumbier::

      It is a village located in a strategic area, among crossroads and rivers. Because of this privileged historical position, its urban center has kept the imprint of the passing of centuries and cultures, from Roman times until today.

      More info at: www.lumbier.com

      Sangüesa:

      It is the most important city in Middle-Eastern Navarre. Marked by history and the Camino de Santiago, it is known for one of its architectural gems: the façade of the church of Santa María, a national monument. It is also known for its vegetables, especially its ‘pochas’ (a type of small white bean), for its craftsmanship, especially forging, and for celebrating the three Wise Men day with a popular play on January 6th.

      More info at: www.sanguesa.es

      Yesa:

      The village is the first stop in Navarre’s section of Aragon’s Camino de Santiago, and is associated with two of the most emblematic elements in the history, economy and tourism of Navarre and Spain: the Monastery of Leyre and the Yesa reservoir.

      More info at: www.ayuntamientodeyesa.blogspot.com

      Javier:

      Javier enjoys great work and local leisure. Around its essence and tradition different activities and festivities are celebrated. Although spirituality abounds in its activities there are for all tastes and ages.

      More info at:www.santuariojaviersj.org

      Foces Interpretation Center:

      It is the reference center for information and interpretation of these characteristic formations (that resemble canyons but are not quite the same) in the pre-Pyrenean area of Navarra, as well as the tourist information point of reference in the Aoiz-Lumbier area.

      More info at: www.focesdenavarra.es

      Javier:

      Javier goza de gran quehacer y ocio local. Entorno a su esencia y tradición se celebran diferentes actividades y festividades. Aunque la espiritualidad abunda en sus actividades las hay para todos los gustos y edades.

      More info at: www.javier.es

      Cáseda:

      Fortified medieval town settled on a hill next to the Aragón river, where the medieval bridge stands out, the Gothic Church of Santa María. Founded by Alfonso the Battler and together with Gallipienzo they draw the defensive line that one day were from the kingdom of Navarre. Cáseda hides numerous natural secrets that merge with its architecture. Hermitages that embrace rivers or viewpoints that reveal the majesty of the land. The natural environment allows different routes to be taken on foot or by BBT through which to enjoy nature.

      More info at: www.caseda.es

      Aibar:

      Fortified medieval village, with wide streets and important artistic heritage, sits on a hill in the Izco mountain area. Aibar has a great musical and artistic tradition. Its medieval markets at the end of October are especially remarkable.

      More info at: www.aibar-oibar.org

    September 24

    • 12:00 | Press conference / presentation of the V edition of JMLT and the II edition JMLV.

    October 9

    • 19:00 | Breafing JMLV in the House of Culture of Sangüesa.

    October 10

    • 08:30 | Distribution of competition numbers in the Crypt of the Monastery of Leyre.
    • 08:35 | Organised walk to Arangoiti Peak.
    • 09:30 | Distribution of bib numbers ends.
    • 10:40 | Dorsal control opening to JMLV 4K.
    • 10:55 | Close dorsal control to JMLV 4K.
    • 11:00 | Start of the race JUAN MIGUELIZ LEYRE VERTICAL 4K. Yesa

    • 11:10 | Dorsal control opening to JMLV 3K.
    • 11:25 | Close dorsal control to JMLV 3K.
    • 11:30 | Start of the race JUAN MIGUELIZ LEYRE VERTICAL 3K. Yesa

    • 13:30 | Tasting.
    • 14:00 | Award ceremony in the Monastery.
    • 15:00 | End of events in the Monastery.
    • 19:00 | Breafing JMLT in the House of Culture of Sangüesa.

    October 11

    • 07:30 | Distribution of competition numbers in the Crypt of the Monastery of Leyre.
    • 08:15 | Organised walk to Portillo de la Cerrada.
    • 09:00 | Distribution of bib numbers ends.
    • 09:05 | Dorsal control opening to JMLT 10K.
    • 09:25 | Close dorsal control to JMLT 10K.
    • 09:30 | Start of the race JUAN MIGUELIZ LEYRE TRAIL 10K.

    • 09:35 | Dorsal control opening to JMLT 21K.
    • 09:55 | Close dorsal control to JMLT 21K.
    • 10:00 | Start of the race JUAN MIGUELIZ LEYRE TRAIL 21K.

    • Activities for non-runners:
      • 10:05 | Artisan products’ market.
      • 10:15 | Children's walk to San Virila.
      • 10:30 | Events at the Monastery of Leyre.
      • 11:00 | Children's activities.
      • 11:30 | Hot chocolate for children.
    • 13:00 | Tasting of breadcrumbs (typical dish) and chistorra (fast-cure sausage). Hot chocolate
    • 14:30 | Award ceremony.
    • 16:00 | End of all events.