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From Iturrieta

45 km

Trail

1.3 km

Difficulty

Easy

Admission

Free

The gorge of the vultures

The Foz de Lumbier is a spectacular gorge carved by the River Irati over millions of years, with vertical walls of up to 150 metres. Declared a Nature Reserve, it is home to an important colony of griffon vultures that can be observed soaring over the canyon walls.

The route follows the former course of a railway line, making it a flat, accessible walk ideal for families and people of all ages. The two tunnels carved into the rock (one of them lit) add a touch of adventure. The Mediterranean and riverside vegetation, together with the sound of the river, create an atmosphere of great natural beauty.

Foz de Lumbier

Practical information

Vultures

Bring binoculars to observe the griffon vultures nesting on the gorge walls.

Tunnels

Bring a torch for the unlit tunnel. It's short but adds excitement to the route.

Combine With

A few kilometres away is the Foz de Arbayún, another even longer and wilder gorge.

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