Arantzazu, starting point for trails in the Aloña mountain range

The area surrounding the monastery offers access to a route that combines history, landscapes, and ancient legends.

View of the Aloña mountain range, featuring limestone peaks and the surrounding green landscape.
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View of the Aloña mountain range, featuring limestone peaks and the surrounding green landscape.

The Arantzazu monastery, nestled in a steep ravine, serves as the gateway to a mountain route traversing the Aloña range, where nature meets ancient folklore.

The route allows hikers to explore an environment defined by dense forests and open ridges. Starting from Arantzazu, the path climbs toward areas where the history of shepherds and local myths remains embedded in the landscape.
Key points along the trail include Gorgomendi, the Aitzarrate pass, and the Kurtzezar summit marker. The path winds through limestone terrain, passing by peaks such as Akaitz and Errikoaitza.
Yellow, red, and white trail markers guide hikers across the ridges. Both the ascent and descent provide panoramic views of the entire Aloña range, highlighting the unique geological features of the region.