Selva Irati
Selva Irati – Bardenas reales – Tudela – Ochagavía – Castillo de Olite
Autumn is approaching, and Selva irati will be transformed into an almost unique palette of colors.
They call it, the magic forest of the Pyrenees, because in summer it becomes fluorescent green, in winter it becomes snow white, and the best time is AUTUMN when the green is dyed ocher and gold, and looks like a red curtain. The photos look like a painter’s fantasy, the light that crosses the vegetation along with the mists seems like a legend.
Yes, we are talking about the second largest beech forest in Europe after the German Black Forest. More than 17,000 hectares of virgin forest in the Navarre Pyrenees, with rivers, waterfalls, caves, gorges, viewpoints, the most spectacular suspension bridges you have ever seen in your life.
The valleys of Aezkoa and Salazar, where there are three natural reserves, the integral reserve of Lizardoia, the natural reserve of Mendilatz and Truistibartea.
We will do two hiking routes in AEZKOA VALLEY and SALAZAR VALLEY.
If you still want to see more we have added:
TUDELA AND
BARDENAS DESERT
CASTLE OF OLITE
PAMPLONA
Brief Program
Thursday 02/11
We will leave very early in the morning. We go to the desert of BARDENAS REALES (Natural Park of 42,500 hectares, declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO). We will stop for 4 hours so you can enjoy the desert and the town of Tudela. We will have lunch there and leave for Pamplona, where we have our 3* hotel for 3 nights. We will arrive around 18:00 and the rest of the day we will enjoy Pamplona.
Friday 03/11
We wake up in the morning, had breakfast and set off on a very nice route of 15 km easy medium level (with lakes and waterfalls in the valley of Salazar. After the route we will visit Ochagavía and around 19:00 we returned to Pamplona
Saturday 04/11
We wake up in the morning we have breakfast we will have a guided tour of Pamplona. Lunch. Then we will visit one of the most beautiful palaces of Spain CASTILLO DE OLITE. Let’s visit this village and have a snack there. In the evening we will have Halloween party.
Sunday 05/11
We wake up in the morning we have breakfast and go out to make a very nice route of 11 kms easy medium level (Details below) in the valley of Aezkova after the tour we leave to return to Valencia.
Tudela Bardenas Reales
It’s like being in a western movie or a lunar landscape or being in the Colorado Canyon, but in Spain. Do you BELIEVE it?
The Bardenas Reales is a Natural Park of 42,500 hectares, declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. You can visit it by bus or take a 4×4 or Segway tour (optional activities).
Valle de Salazar
The Salazar valley is a valley of architecture, art, nature and history with cultures, traditions and gastronomy.
Beautiful villages such as Escaroz, Esparza de Salazar, Gallués, Izal, Ochagavia, Sarriés, Uscarrés, along the rivers Salazar, Urbeltza and Urtxuria, natural areas such as the reservoir of Irabia, and the peak of Orhi, 2000 meters.
Valle de Azekova
12,000 hectares of forest with the Irati forest, hidden caves, dolmens, hermitages, stelae … are part of the hallmarks of this valley that is home to nine municipalities. Among them is the highest of Navarra, Abaurrea Alta, the balcony of Aezkoa.
Ochagavía
A fantasy village in the Pyrenees of Navarra, and one of the most beautiful villages in Spain. It is an unmissable visit in the Selva de irati.
If you are a fan of photography or instagram influencer, this village will not leave you disappointed with the pictures and during the afternoon this village is even more beautiful, when the sunlight highlights the facades of the houses located in front of the river Anduña.
Pamplona
Pamplona, the capital of Navarra, was a medieval city that was formed by three burghs: the Navarrería, San Cernin and the town of San Nicolás and now with four million square meters of parks and gardens that make it one of the largest “green cities” in Europe. A quiet city with emblematic corners marked by the Sanfermines and the Camino de Santiago.
It is the city where we will sleep 2 nights in a 3* hotel.
Castillo de Olite
They call it the medieval fantasy, and it was one of the most interesting gothic ensembles in Europe and one of the most luxurious medieval castles in Europe.
Declared a National Monument in 1925, today, this fascinating castle still retains its elegance and elegance of yesteryear.
Description of hiking routes
Eastern Irati Forest: Irati Houses/ Cubos Waterfall/Irabia Reservoir/Zabaleta Forest
Distance :15 km
Positive elevation gain : 482 m
Technical difficulty: Medium Easy
Negative difference in altitude: 482 m
Maximum altitude: 1.099 m
Type of route: Circular
Day 3 : Zamariain viewpoint
Distance: 7 km
Elevation gain: 298 m
Technical difficulty: Medium
Maximum altitude: 1063
Minimum altitude: 7982
Type of route: Circular
Hotels
The Hotel Sancho Ramirez , 3***
We have carefully chosen our hotel to be comfortable and in a convenient position between all the places we will visit. This hotel is located in the centre of Pamplona. The rooms are triple rooms and if you want a double room, you can ask for an extra 7€/pax/night.
Travel material: Backpack, clothes, sunscreen, camera, etc.
Food and drink: Bottle of water, maybe snacks for the first day. You will be able to buy food and visit restaurants here.
For Ruta:
Proper footwear, and appropriate clothing may be cold at night. (More details in private after booking).
First 10 places: 299€ (in two payments: 99€ + 200€)
Price after: 319€ (in two payments: 119€ + 200€)
How can I book the trip?
– Online (2€ extra) -> link below
– Office 9:00 – 14:00 Plaza Honduras 26 (Grey building)
– Language Exchange meetings: check webpage to see the days and hours.
Includes:
Does not include entrance to any attraction or building. Does not include lunch or dinner.
Does not include other than what is marked INCLUDED.
You can book all these activities separately with us after you have booked the trip.
Optional activities.
Optional activities (Each on your own)
Visit the town of Olite with a guide,
Enter the castle of Olite.
Guided tour of Pamplona.
Desert of Tudela route.
Meeting Point
Important & Cancellation policy
We will always stay as a group, but if you want to explore on your own, it is possible. You will need to inform one of the organisers and be on time at the meeting places on the time of departure.
The weather is going to be good on the day of the trip. In case of bad weather, the Trip will be postponed/ cancelled or extra precautions will be taken. (In case you cannot join due to cancelation or postponement of the date, your money will be returned to you).
For every trip we have a minimum (50 pers.) and a maximum number of participants.
Cancellation policy: In case of Emergency(illness, injury or force majeure) your money will be returned. In other cases, if you cannot join the trip, the following conditions apply: Cancellation policy: Until one week before, 100% refund. In form of money/voucher whatever you prefer. From one week until Thursday (of the same week): 100% only in form of voucher. After Thursday 20:00 NO REFUND.
Todos nuestro viajes están organizado por agencia de viaje Wexcursion, con numero de licencia. CV-m-1881-V
All our trips are organised by Travel agency, Wexcursion, under licence number CV-m-1881-V.
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