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Abaltzisketa walks
Ganboa Circular Loop
Visorando Member
9.33 mi
+3,556 ft
-3,543 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Abaltzisketa (Gipuzkoa)
A superb circular route in the karst massif of the Sierra de Aralar to reach Ganboa (or Ganbo, 1,413 m), the highest point in the area. A few slightly technical sections; please read the description carefully. GPS or the Visorando app recommended.
Hernio
Association / Club / Walk leader5.10 mi
+1,526 ft
-1,526 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Aia (Gipuzkoa)
A round trip to climb Mount Hernio, which, at 1,078 metres, offers a superb view.
Hernio via Gazume from Iturrioitz
5.72 mi
+1,900 ft
-1,909 ft
4h 15
Difficult
Departure from Aia (Gipuzkoa)
A lovely circular route to Hernio. The path is very steep for the final ascent from the hunters’ hut.
From Gazume (1002 m), you can head straight down the ridge to reach the hunters’ hut.
Canals of a thousand and five hundred steps
6.20 mi
+1,010 ft
-1,007 ft
3h 45
Easy
Departure from Andoain (Gipuzkoa)
An atypical course, with a gradient reminiscent of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's "snake that swallowed an elephant".
The climb up the stairs may be a little rough, but the journey along the canal is very pleasant.
Erlo-Xoxote from Azpeitia
7.46 mi
+2,913 ft
-2,907 ft
6h 00
Difficult
Departure from Azpeitia (Gipuzkoa)
A beautiful hike with magnificent views from Erlo and Xoxote. The first part is steep, climbing up to Erlo on a rocky path. You can picnic at the Xoxote refuge, which serves drinks, sandwiches and coffee (open from April to mid-October except Mondays).
Adarra from Besabi
4.31 mi
+1,657 ft
-1,657 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Urnieta (Gipuzkoa)
Adarra (816 m) is an iconic mountain in the Donostia–San Sebastián region, home to numerous prehistoric sites. It is traditional to climb to this summit on1 January to celebrate the New Year.
Lukun - Pagoeta
3.84 mi
+791 ft
-791 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Aia (Gipuzkoa)
A beautiful circular route in the Natural Park starting from the Lukun area, with the option of having a picnic at the start or end of the hike.
The path passes by the Agorregi forge and mills as it circles the Iturraran.
Circular route to Urdaburu
7.91 mi
+2,418 ft
-2,425 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Hernani (Gipuzkoa)
Urdaburu, visible from miles away, is a landmark for the fishermen of Gipuzkoa who popularised its name (pronounced ‘urde-buru’, meaning ‘pig’s head’). With its characteristic steep cliff face, it has always served as a landmark for them. This route presents no difficulty apart from the final ascent, which requires a little care. For the descent, you need to retrace your steps slightly to avoid the steep and potentially vertiginous path on the eastern slope.
Sagarraren Bidea - The Apple Route
2.60 mi
+666 ft
-656 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Hernani (Gipuzkoa)
This easy circular is known as SL-GI-1002 Sagarraren Bidea (the Apple Route in Basque).
Sagarno, literally "apple wine", is an iconic product of the Basque Country that can be enjoyed in cider houses (Sagardotegia).
Les Dolmens d'Igorin
5.37 mi
+1,257 ft
-1,247 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Hernani (Gipuzkoa)
Cette boucle est connue sous l'appellation PR®-GI-1002 Igoringo trikuharriak, soit les dolmens d'Igorin en basque.
La présence de nombreuses palombières recommande d'éviter ce trajet à l'automne en période de chasse.
Orio - Itxaspe
4.79 mi
+751 ft
-745 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Orio (Gipuzkoa)
A circular route starting from the village of Orio at the mouth of the river of the same name. It will allow you to admire the coastline before returning to the town via narrow streets that are well worth exploring.
A tour of Zarautz
2.09 mi
+430 ft
-433 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Zarautz (Gipuzkoa)
This short hike allows you to discover some of the sights of the town of Zarautz, including its famous beach and a few historical monuments. It is therefore a semi-urban hike. The first part takes place in the town. The second part takes you through Vista Alegre Park, where you climb to higher ground and quickly leave the town behind. The return journey is through the forest.
Munagirre loop
5.99 mi
+1,473 ft
-1,493 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Oiartzun (Gipuzkoa)
We start by climbing to the summit of Munagirre (781 m), then follow a path through streams, small waterfalls and a beech forest, discovering the fairly recent ruins of the old Artikutza train, or very old ruins with cromlechs and superb views, either of the coast or of the peaks of the Three Crowns.
