Along this stage we return to green, mountain walks, away from not only the industrialisation we found in previous stages, but also civilisation itself! Let’s return to nature!
In Beasain, we walk along Oriamendi Street, in the direction of Igartza monuments. Upon leaving the village, we go left until we cross beneath a dual carriageway and then cross the railway tracks and pass the River Oria. Then we go through an industrial estate and when we leave it, take the GI-2637 road in order to pass beneath the A-1 motorway once again, leaving the Aizkoeta industrial estate on our left-hand side. We continue on in the direction of Segura, where upon arriving, we should look for the River Oria again. We follow the paths alongside the hermitage of San Andrés, thus taking advantage of earthen paths and areas of natural beauty in the mountains, until we arrive at Zegama, the end of the stage.
What to see:
- Artz-Alsasua Megalithic Station (Zegama)
- Caserío Letamendi (Beasain)
- Igartza Palace (Beasain)
- San Adrián Tunnel (Zegama)
Remember:
It is difficult to schedule and anticipate the stages, because it will depend on the physical condition of each individual. It’s not necessary to travel with everything prearranged, however it is convenient to look at available options in order to avoid any unpleasant surprises, such as having nowhere to sleep at night!
What to eat:
- Idiazabal Cheese
- Garden vegetables
- Xaxus, another typical cake
- Hake “a la koskera”
Bear in mind:
At a certain moment, cyclists will have the options whether to continue along the mountain paths or along an asphalted path, which will make their journey much easier. This stage has no barriers for those people with a physical disability, as they can also take advantage of the asphalted path.
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