PAMPLONA HIKING FIELD GUIDE
Ancient beeches and stone streets: a day from Pamplona into Irati and Ochagavía
A seven-hour guided day excursion from Pamplona that pairs an interpretive walk in La Selva de Irati with a guided visit to the medieval village of Ochagavía—useful for travelers who want a single-day immersion into Pyrenean forest and mountain-town history.
Ancient beeches and stone streets: a day from Pamplona into Irati and Ochagavía.
From Pamplona you head into the high woods of the Irati, a vast beech-and-fir forest that in autumn becomes a riot of reds and golds; your guide leads an interpretive walk among clearings, rivers and viewpoints while relating local myths and forest lore, then the route drops to Ochagavía, a well-preserved stone mountain village of bridges, a historic church and stately houses, with time to eat before returning to Pamplona.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Local guide from Pamplona
A local guide accompanies the entire experience from Pamplona, providing interpretation, stories and logistics for the day.
La Selva de Irati: a major beech-and-fir wood
Access the Selva de Irati — one of the largest hayedos-abetales (beech-and-fir forests) in Europe — and take an interpretive walk to discover the forest’s rivers, viewpoints and natural silence.
Ochagavía’s medieval streets and mountain views
Visit Ochagavía, a carefully preserved mountain village with stone houses, bridges and a historic church; you’ll have guided time to learn the town’s history and free time to sample local food.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
The day unfolds as a compact, narrated loop: a morning departure from Pamplona, a two-hour interpretive stroll through Irati’s forests and rivers where your guide highlights legends and natural features, then a transfer to Ochagavía for a guided town visit and a short window of free time to eat before the afternoon return to Pamplona.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Seven-hour day trip with morning departure from Pamplona and afternoon return; the full schedule runs approximately 08:30–15:30.
Meet at Estación de Autobuses de Pamplona, planta -1 (bus platforms), just in front of the Loterías shop before the 08:30 departure.
Transportation and a local guide are included; lunch is not included and there is a short period of free time in Ochagavía to eat.
The operator does not supply a formal gear list in the provided materials; plan for comfortable walking and weather-appropriate clothing for a forest walk and time outdoors.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The excursion lasts seven hours.
Where is the meeting point in Pamplona?
Meet at the Estación de Autobuses de Pamplona, planta -1 (the bus platforms), in front of the Loterías shop.
Is food included?
No — lunch is not included; the itinerary provides approximately 45 minutes of free time in Ochagavía to eat.
What does the price include?
Transportation and a local guide are included for the day trip.
Is the tour accessible for wheelchair users?
The excursion is not recommended for people in wheelchairs or for participants using baby strollers.
What will we see in La Selva de Irati?
You will access one of the largest beech-and-fir forests in Europe, walk among clearings, rivers and natural viewpoints, and hear local myths and curiosities from your guide.