Guided Hiking in the Countryside and Natural Parks of Álava

Guided hiking in the Basque Natural Parks The Basque Country and Navarre host some of the most varied natural parks in northern Spain: Gorbea, Urkiola, Entzia, Urbasa, Aralar, Aizkorri, Valderejo and Izki. Exploring these environments with a UIMLA Level 2 Mountain TD guide transforms a conventional walk into a territory interpretation experience: you learn to read the map, discover the flora and fauna of each ecosystem, and reach spots you would rarely find on your own.

What is included and how it works A 3 to 5-hour session adapted to the group's fitness and level. The guide carries the collective emergency equipment: technical backpack, complete first aid kit and emergency phone. No prior experience required. The route is chosen based on the season, weather conditions and group preferences. The guide holds UIMLA Level 2 Mountain certification.

Available parks and routes Gorbea: the highest peak in the Basque Country (1,482 m), with karst cirques and legendary beech forests. Urkiola: rugged limestone and oak forests with the Anboto massif as a backdrop. Entzia: high plateau with meadows and centuries-old holm oaks. Urbasa: dense beech forests and natural springs in the Sierra of Navarre. Aralar: megalithic sites and shepherd routes between the peaks of Gipuzkoa and Navarre.