- The campaign culminates with an environmental education day at the Navarran park, where pupils from the CEIP Sanco Ramírez primary school participated in the restoration of part of the forest damaged by the 2022 wildfire.
- A collective gesture that reinforces the commitment of both La Vuelta and Land Life with the preservation of the landscapes that form part of the race’s identity, such as those of Sendaviva and Arguedas - the setting for Stage 10 of La Vuelta 25.
- This initiative is part of the La Vuelta es Más programme, which aims to ensure that La Vuelta makes a positive social and environmental impact upon the territories that host the race.
Land Life Iberia y La Vuelta han celebrado hoy el cierre de la campaña ‘Puertos y Bosques 2025’ con una jornada de educación ambiental en el Parque de la Naturaleza Sendaviva, en la que han participado alrededor de 180 escolares del CEIP Sancho Ramírez de Arguedas.
The day marked the symbolic conclusion of the second edition of ‘Mountain Passes and Forests’, a joint initiative by La Vuelta and Land Life combining sports and nature restoration. 1,000 native trees were planted for this edition - 100 for each of the first 10 stages of La Vuelta 25 - in the area surrounding Sendaviva (Navarre).
In the morning, boys and girls aged between 4 and 12 learned about environmental restoration, nature and biodiversity through such practical activities as planting native trees, creating seed balls (Nendo Dango) and searching for animal tracks.
Each pupil planted their own tree - including such species as holm oak, mastic tree and juniper - thus contributing to the recovery of the natural area that was damaged by the wildfire in 2022.
‘Mountain Passes and Forests’: a commitment to nature and its surroundings
‘Mountain Passes and Forests’ is an initiative promoted by La Vuelta and Land Life that brings together sports and nature restoration. During each edition, native trees are planted in host locations, in emblematic places of high natural value, in recognition of the need to preserve the landscapes that form part of the race’s identity.
Following the success of the 2024 edition at the Picón Blanco (Burgos), La Vuelta and Land Life renew their commitment to forests and biodiversity, focusing this initiative in Sendaviva (Navarre) in 2025 - an area damaged during the 2022 wildfire.
Sendaviva’s reforestation forms part of the initiatives developed by Land Life in conjunction with the Arguedas Counciland the Government of Navarre, combining planting, the control of natural regeneration as well as hydrological-forestry measures in order to slow down erosion and encourage the forest’s recovery.
The initiative also features the support of Avianca, which has contributed to the planting through the funds raised by the EcoCup, as part of the La Vuelta es Más social responsibility programme, thus reinforcing the project’s collective and sustainable character.
Javier Guillén, General Director of La Vuelta: ‘La Vuelta has always been tied to the land and to those who inhabit it. Each stage crosses unique landscapes that form part of our country’s collective memory. For this reason, initiatives such as this one symbolise our commitment to its protection and regeneration. Along with Land Life and Sendaviva, we continue to promote projects that have a true and lasting impact on our surroundings. Through La Vuelta es Más, we want La Vuelta to have a positive impact socially and environmentally - not just in sports.’
Marta Ortiz-Arce, Land Life Partnership Manager: ‘Forest restoration following a fire is a short, medium and long-term task that requires planning, professionalism and commitment. In Sendaviva, we want to show that it’s possible to regenerate the ecosystem in collaboration with institutions and society as a whole. This project shows how public-private partnerships can make a difference in the recovery of natural heritage.’
Mikel Lacoma, Director of the Sendaviva Nature Park: ‘By planting these trees, we take one step further in our commitment to the environment and to biodiversity. It’s not just about offering entertainment, but also about making a positive impact on our surroundings. These trees will improve air quality, create new habitats for local wildlife and also help raise awareness among visitors regarding the importance of caring for nature. We want everyone who comes to Sendaviva to have fun, but also to walk away with a clear message: that we can all do something to protect our planet’s future.’
