Selva Irati
Selva Irati
Selva Irati – Bardenas reales – Tudela – Ochagavía – Castillo de Olite
Selva Irati – PamplonaBardenas 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. Why? 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 fantasy of a painter, the light that crosses the vegetation along with the mists seems 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, and 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 make 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
Our program (see below for a detailed description of all locations)
Brief Program
Thursday 31/10
We will leave in the afternoon So YOU DON’T LOOSE THE THURSDAY (WORKING DAY) . We go directly to Pamplona to our hotel. On Arrival a small rest and we go out for Dinner and Haloween celeberation. (Not so late because, tomorrow we have the hike day.
Friday 01/11
This is day of Famous SELVA IRATI HIKE DAY. We wake up in the morning, have breakfast and set off on a very nice 15 km easy-medium level route (with lakes and waterfalls in the beautiful Salazar valley).After the route we visit Ochagavía a lovley and small town and around 19:00 we return to Pamplona.
Saturday 02/11
On Saturday We will go for another famous hike in Selve irati, “Mirador of Zamariain” We wake up breakfast an leave for the Hike. It is a 10 km easy-medium level (details below) in the valley of Aezkoa. After the hike we come back to PAmplona. And we will have 2 options.
1. Visit Pamplona or go to Castillo de olite, one of top 5 castle of the all Spain. For the evening we return to our hotel and enjoy all together in the evening.
Sunday 03/11
On the last day, we will take it easy. We can wake up early and take a guidfed tour of Pamplona or wake up a little late and go directlky to bus.
We will leave at 11:00 to 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.
After lunch in Tudela we will leave for Valencia.
Price
Limited Places (35 places)
First 10 places: 319€ (in two payments: 69€ + 250€)
Price after: 339€ (in two payments: 89€ + 250€)
Group of 3 or more discount 20€/p (Price – 20€)
What to bring
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 the Route: proper footwear, and appropriate clothing because it might be cold at night. (More details in email after booking)
How to reserve
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.
Included / Not included
Included:
– Private bus
– Guided tours in Bardenas
– Shared triple room in a 3* hotel in the center of Pamplona
– Mountain guide and professional coordinator
– Professional organization
Not included:
– Entrance to any attraction or building
– Does not include lunch or dinner
– Not included all the optional activites
– Not included other than what is marked INCLUDED
You can book all optional activities separately with us after you have booked the trip.
Hotels / Rooms
Chosen very carefully, good location and comfortable rooms.
The Hotel Sancho Ramirez, 3* is in the center of Pamplona
The rooms are triple and if you want double, you can ask for an extra 7€/pax/night.
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 in 4*4 or car (only included tour in the bus)
Salazar Valley
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.
Aezkova Valley
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.
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?
Las 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 route (optional activities).
Description of Hiking routes
Selva Irati Oriental: Casas de Irati/ Cascada Cubos/Embalse de Irabia/Bosque de Zabaleta.
Distance: 15 km
Positive elevation gain: 482 m
Technical difficulty: medium
Negative difference in altitude: 482 m
Maximum altitude: 1.099 m
Type of route: circular
You have to be physicall fit to do this trek.
Day 3: Mirador of Zamariain
Distance: 7 km
Positive elevation gain: 298 m
Technical difficulty: medium
Maximum altitude: 1063 m
Minimum altitude: 7982 m
Type of route: circular
You have to be physicall fit to do this trek.
Our hotel
We have chosen our hotel very carefully, thinking in all public and take advantage of maximum 3 days. Sancho Ramirez is a 3* hotel in the city of Pamplona, located 20 minutes walking distance from city center, very near to supermarkets, bar, etc. The rooms are triple, double or individual rooms are available on request. Last year we had very plseant time there so this year we decided to repeat it.
Check photos from last year (click on the photos)
Meeting point: Avenida de Aragon 31 (in front of Mestalla)
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.
Important & Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy of the trip to Selva Irati
Up to 30 days 100% refund of the total price of the trip. Up to 3 weeks (21 days) before the refund of 80% refund of the total price of the trip
Up to 2 weeks before (14 days) 50% refund of the total price of the trip
Up to 10 days before 25% refund of the total price of the trip
After 10 days, we cannot refund any money unless it is due to our side.
The amount of the reservation and the activities are not refundable.
If you are late to the meeting point, we will not refund your money and you will lose it,
The program is designed with a lot of experience and guides but there may be changes due to traffic, weather or a better alternative (we will inform you by mail and WhatsApp group).
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