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Day 1 Arrivals, Cava reception and dinner at Casa Latxaberria.
Day 2 Today we walk from the house towards the medieval town of
Amaiur, famous for its role in the final defence of the kingdom of Navarra. We make our way up over the flanks of Gorremendi,
along shaded shepherding paths and babbling brooks before descending on the village water mill for a traditional lunch of
corn talos, chorizo, queso and cider. We then make our way back to the house along part of the famous Camino de Santiago.
Dinner at the house.
Day 3 Today we walk from the house in Zuaztoi past the crumbling
water mill and over the hills towards Elizondo. En route we pass through the beautiful hamlets of Apaioa and Azpilkueta
(birth place of the mother of San Francisco Javier, patron saint of Navarra) before we start our descent towards Elizondo,
the capital of the Baztan Valley. Time to visit Elizondo. Picnic lunch. Dinner at the house.
Day 4 Today, we make our way up the ridge behind the house.
We then take a walk along the mountain tops with stunning views out towards the French coastline, St Juan de Luz and the
Atlantic sea. After flanking the mountain of Alkurruntz we slowly wend our way back towards the hamlet of Zuaztoi. Picnic
lunch on route. Dinner at the house.
Day 5 Today people are left to explore the area at their whim.
There are buses from the valley to San Sebastian and Pamplona but guests are also welcome to stay at the house and explore
the area on their own. We have maps you can borrow and food in store. We also have contacts with a specialist guide on birds
had anyone been interested.
Day 6 We head up to the mountain pass of Izpegi and take a higher
level walk through the beech forest along the French and Spanish border with stunning views of France and Spain. We follow
ancient smugglers tracks to the shepherd's croft in Elorta before we take a high ridge walk with panoramic views of the
Alduides valley in France.
Day 7 If weather conditions allow we drive to the French border
and take a stunning walk along the cliff tops of the Penas de Itxusi to visit the most northern natural breeding sanctuary
of the Griffon vulture. As vultures soar above, the wild landscapes and croft farms below us bring home the harsh reality
of life in these high mountain pastures.
Farewell evening meal at a local restaurant.
Day 8 Departures.
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