Cultural & Natural Hiking in Urdaibai: Painted Forest and Gaztelugatxe

Guided hiking Exploring the natural landscapes of northern Spain with an expert guide completely transforms the experience: you learn to read the terrain, discover the local flora, fauna and history, and reach viewpoints you would rarely find on your own. The routes in the programme combine accessibility and spectacle.

The day The guide adapts the route to the group level. Most routes in the programme involve 3 to 4 hours of walking with moderate elevation gain. The guide carries an emergency first aid kit, safety equipment and knows the emergency exit points if needed.

Who can do it Minimum age 8 for most routes. No prior mountain experience needed. Mountain boots with a rigid sole and basic physical fitness required.

The area Northern Spain has some of the most spectacular natural parks and landscapes on the Iberian Peninsula: Urkiola, Gorbea, Urdaibai, the Basque Mountains, the Cantabrian coast. Each route is an immersion in a unique ecosystem.