Aralar: Ata Valley and Sagardotegi

Level: easy

Distance: 12 km

Total Elevation Gain: 500 meters

Duration: 5h

Date: Sunday 14/06/2026

Departure time: 8:15 am

Estimated return time: 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Meeting points:

1. 8:15 am: Main door of Tabakalera.

2. 8:30 am: Roundabout in Astigarraga.

3. 9:30 am: Madotz (final meeting point for those who go on their own)

Organized by: Gontxu Arceo (certified mountain guide)

Interested parties contact: besansebastian@gmail.com

Phone: 652746576

Price without transport: 25€ / Extra for transport: 5€

Route description:

This time we will explore the Ata valley, one of the long valleys descending from the peaks of Aralar running parallel to the Navarre Sakana. We will visit the stone thrown by Roldán himself, get lost among the karstic labyrinths of its most famous peaks Akier and Sollaundi, and we will finish the Mendivueltas season in style at the Perkatzenea cider house in Madotz.

Clothing: Hiking boots or sneakers / sportswear / Gore-tex or raincoat in case of rain or wind / fleece or sweater for warmth / jacket or down jacket if cold / hiking stick or sticks.

For eating: We will stop to have the hamaiketako. Everyone should bring their own, as a recommendation you could bring some of the following: a small sandwich, something in a tupperware, nuts, fruit, an energy bar, etc.

For drinking: At least one liter of water.

Notes:

– Transport is NOT included in the price.

– The price includes accident insurance that covers transportation expenses for the injured person (helicopter, ambulance, …) and rehabilitation.

Date

Jun 14 2026

Time

08:15 - 18:00