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This route is a shortened version of the GR-38 B route, which follows the GR 38 Wine and Fish Route to a large extent, and is perfect for those who are considering doing the longer version but have some concerns about their physical fitness. Even so, this route also shows us the splendour of the Montaña Alavesa, apart from discovering paradises that none of our centre’s other routes offer. Remember that there are almost 80 kilometres along tracks and mountain paths; the elevation gain and heat may take their toll. In summer, carry water and food, although supplies can easily be obtained in several villages of the area.
The route begins at the Urturi Reception Point [km 0], or we can leave the car in Bernedo and use the track to link up with this route. From the Urturi Reception Point, we follow the road for about 300 metres towards the village of Urturi. Before entering the village, we go straight on at the first crossroads and descend rapidly down a comfortable track to the village of Quintana. We then have to climb up a very steep hill before entering the village. Once in the Main Square, we can get our bearings better thanks to the Izki Nature Reserve information panel, which can be found there. On the left of this panel, we head up a street until we get to a fork, where a signpost points us in the direction of San Román de Campezo. We then take a right that brings us to the road on the edge of the village and we follow it for about 300 metres and then turn off onto a wide agricultural track leading uphill to San Román de Campezo [km 6,20]: a small village that can be made out from far below the great crag of Muela.
We leave the track just before the entrance to the village and follow the road to the right for about 100 metres, then we turn left and take a track leaving San Román. We hug the foot of the crag until we come to the road again, which we follow for a few metres as far as the edge of the forest. We turn left off the road and enter a dense forest to start a scenic descent to the Bujanda path: be careful with the thorns. Below, we come to a path from Bujanda that leads to Korres. We turn left and, following the river, pass through a pretty canyon that brings us to Korres [km 13,30]. Before entering the village (although the historic old quarter of this village is worth a visit), we take the steep yellow track to the right which climbs up above the canyon towards Mt. Soila. Take care along this stretch because halfway up, we
DISTANCE:79,93 km
ELEVATION GAIN:1.616 m
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STARTING POINT: Urturi Reception Point, Urturi (Alava)
FINISHING POINT: Urturi Reception Point, Urturi (Alava)
ROUTE: Urturi Reception Point, El Paseo Path, Quintana, San Román de Campezo, Bufanda Path, Aranbaltza Reservoir, Korres, Mount Soila, Antoñana Path, Antoñana, Basque-Navarrese Cycle Track, Atauri, Chapel of Soledad, Maeztu, Basque-Navarrese Cycle Track, Leorza, Cicujano, Alto de Laminoria, Jauregi, Erentxun, Andollu, Aberasturi, Alto de Okina, Okina, Okina Ravine, Sáseta, Urarte, Los Molinos Path, Marquínez, Marizurieta Path, Urturi Reception Point
GR-38 AROUTE 14
IZKI MONTAÑA ALAVESA
RECEPTION POINT Urturi Golf Course, Barrio de Arriba, Urturi (Álava-Araba) T. +34 945 378 262 E. [email protected]
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leave this uphill route and turn off to the right. Still climbing up a technical path between beech and boxwood, we come to a fine natural limestone gateway carved out of the rock. Hugging the base of Mt. Soila, we now begin a rapid and dangerous descent to Antoñana. Take care along this stretch, as the route is narrow and there may be hikers walking up the mountain. Alongside Antoñana [km 17], there is an information panel which allows us to get our bearings and check our journey so far. From this point, we take the former Basque-Navarrese Vía Verde Cycle Track, converted for use by cyclists and walkers. The Vía Verde Cycle Track is a clear, gently sloping track that leads us to Maeztu, passing through several tunnels and the village of Atauri.
We go round the village of Maeztu [km 32,92] to the right and rejoin the Vía Verde Cycle Track, on the edge of the village. Take care here as a large red water pipe runs parallel to this Cycle Track. This is the best track to rejoin the route, apart from the fact that it is signposted. Back on the Vía Verde Cycle Track, the route leads us to the Leorza tunnel, which is where we leave it (works are still being carried out on this section) to head down to the village of Leorza along a small path, and take the road to the left as far as Cicujano. Without entering the village, we continue along the road for about a kilometre as far as the Musitu crossroads: take care here because many lorries pass through this area. We then start to head uphill along the road towards Musitu, now in more peaceful surroundings as we have left the quarry and its lorries behind. Before we reach the village of Musitu, we will come across a large information panel on the left and the Vía Verde Cycle Track again. We leave the road and rejoin the Vía Verde Cycle Track, which takes us through the Vitoria Mountains.
Having reached the top and crossed the old mountain pass [km 24,60] (also of carved rock), we descend the track through beautiful beech woods, passing a large marsh on our right. We now rejoin the former Basque-Navarrese railway line as the tunnels through which it ran are impassable. We rapidly descend along an almost straight and false plain, passing the villages of Jauregi, Gauna, Erentxun [km 41,40], Trokoniz and Andollu. On reaching Aberasturi [km 50], we leave the Vía Verde Cycle Track and turn left into the village. We reach the church and from this point, we take a track towards the left through the middle of the village which we follow uphill until some marshes. Once here, we come to a crossroad, where we go straight on into a pine forest (Be careful: it may be very muddy in the rain), which turns into a beech wood as we go uphill and at the top is once more a pine forest. We go through it and come out directly on the road in the Okina pass [km 54,30]. Here we follow the road towards the left for about three kilometres until we get to the village of Okina. There is an information panel in the village square which is of great help and interest as well as a fountain to cool down.
On the left of the panel, there is a track that begins to descend the Okina ravine. If it is hot and there is enough water, we can swim in the pools that are formed throughout the canyon. We will undoubtedly enjoy the landscape. Following the path, we come to the next village, Sáseta [km 61,80], some kilometres further on. In this square, an information panel will once more show us where we are. Turning to the right, we descend towards the river and cross a small cement bridge, turning immediately to the left to follow the GR-38 Fish and Wine Route. Following a short but tough climb, we descend to a fork, where we can opt for the long version of this route by continuing straight on (GR-38 B), or turn left in the direction of Urarte, depending on our strength.
After crossing a series of agricultural tracks (follow signposts), we come to Urarte [km 65,70]. We cross it through the main square and come out on the road, where we turn right and 50 metres further on, we turn left, leaving the road and taking a track which we follow down to the river. Without crossing the bridge, we follow the course of the river to Marquínez [km 68,90]. Once here, we look for the main square, where there is a large information panel and several signs to indicate which direction to follow. Passing the rocks of Marquínez on our right, we follow a gradual uphill track until we get to a fence, at which point the Izki Nature Reserve begins.
We cross the fence and immediately turn left, entering into the forest. We descend through the forest to Urturi on a series of sandy paths (be careful) and agricultural tracks. Before the end, we come to the El Paseo Route, turn right and two kilometres further on, we reach the Starting Point: the Urturi Golf Course Reception Point [km 79,93].
IZKI MONTAÑA ALAVESA
RECEPTION POINT Urturi Golf Course, Barrio de Arriba, Urturi (Álava-Araba) T. +34 945 378 262 E. [email protected]
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