Climbing the Izarraitz peaks
Extraordinary hikes for couples and friends
We suggest several routes to the different peaks in the Izarraitz mountain range. Each one is rated according to difficulty. Pick your favourite!
Attola-Xoxote
A suitable climb for families with children, as it is the shortest and easiest route to the top of Xoxote. The starting point is in the Aittola rest area and the walk takes an hour and a half.
- Duration: 1h 30′
- Difficulty: Easy
- Distance: 4 km
- Elevation change: 280 m
Azpeitia-Xoxote
A 4-km climb that takes about two hours. It requires a certain level of physical fitness. Start at Iturritxiki, on the main square in Azpeitia.
- Duration: 2h
- Difficulty: Medium
- Distance: 4 km
- Elevation change: 842 m
Azkoitia-Kakute
A 5.6-km climb that takes about two hours. It requires a certain level of physical fitness. Start at Plaza Balda in Azkoitia.
- Duration: 2ordu
- Difficulty: Medium
- Distance: 5.6 km
- Elevation change: 809 m
Zestoa-Erlo
An 8-km climb that takes 3 hours 30 minutes. It requires a certain level of physical fitness Start at Zubimusu bridge.
- Duration: 3ordu 30′
- Difficulty: Medium
- Distance: 8 km
- Elevation change: 974 m
