Accessible by road to the Gorospil pass.
It should be possible to climb immediately onto the ridge to pass by the Zolateko summit (crossing a fence).
Very beautiful view to the south from the Antsetegi rocks.
Return via the track.
Antsestegi rocks from the Goropsil Pass (Muga lepo)
Easy hike on the ridges south of the border. Beautiful panoramic views and bucolic setting. Accessible by road to the Gorospil Pass. Beautiful view to the south from the Antsetegi rocks.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 4.60 mi -
Average duration: 3h 10 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 1,217 ft -
Descent: - 1,217 ft -
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Highest point: 2,585 ft -
Lowest point: 2,133 ft
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Country:
Spain
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Areas: Pyrenees, Basque Country -
City:
Baztan -
Start/End: N 43.268393° / W 1.446657° -
IGN map(s): Ref. 1245OT, 1345OT, 1346OT -
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Description of the walk
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 2,133 ft - Col Muga Lepo (650 m)
- 1 : mi 1.05 - alt. 2,572 ft - Lizarzu - Lizartzu
- 2 : mi 1.45 - alt. 2,415 ft - Pass
- 3 : mi 1.57 - alt. 2,270 ft - Mailaretta - Mailarreta
- 4 : mi 1.73 - alt. 2,178 ft - Pass
- 5 : mi 1.93 - alt. 2,290 ft - Burdiako - Burdiako kaskoa
- 6 : mi 2.09 - alt. 2,221 ft - Pass - Antsestegi
- 7 : mi 2.41 - alt. 2,575 ft - Antestegi rocks - Antsestegi
- S/E : mi 4.59 - alt. 2,133 ft - Col Muga Lepo (650 m)
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