6.7 miles
Distance
1,868 ft
Climb
-2,265 ft
Descent
2,720 ft
High Point
-398 ft
Altitude change
874 ft
Altitude min
1,272 ft
Altitude start
876 ft
Altitude end
-1.1%
Grade
-112.7%
Grade max
72.6%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
128 ft
Distance flat

Desconocidas por el gran público, estas bellas y aéreas peñas, lindantes con el país vecino, bien merecen una visita. Para la salida hay que desplazarse hasta la localidad francesa de Bidarrai y buscar las trazas de la GR 10 que suben hacia Meatseko Lepoa.



La aproximación a estas bellas Peñas se realiza obligatoriamente por Francia, bien por el collado de Meatse, por Dantxarinea y Itxassou, o bien por Eugi, Urkiaga y Bidarrai, que es la pasamos a describir, preferible al recorrer las Peñas desde abajo hasta su cima.

Desde esta localidad, uno de los numerosos carretiles asfaltados nos lleva hasta una casa aislada en el barrio de Bernatenea y muere en una curva. Aparcamos y ascendemos siguiendo las marcas de GR10 francés por fuerte camino encajonado pasando por la conocida cueva de Harpekosaindoa, fuente de una leyenda y lugar de peregrinación desde hace unos 3000 años. Cada vez más estrecha, la senda termina en un mirador alto, en Espaltzeko Lepoa, en lo que parecen las cimas de Itxusi a mano derecha. No es así aunque la vista merece la pena. Retornamos por GR10 y volvemos a territorio navarro, pasando por un fenomenal menhir tumbado hasta el collado de Meatse. Estación megalítica y cruce de caminos y pistas.

No tomamos ninguna de las bifurcaciones y ascendemos al vecino Iguzkimendi o montaña del sol. Desde la cima continuamos al sur descendiendo por laderas sin traza hasta el sendero que se adivina al fondo y que nos conducirá, una tras otra, por las auténticas Peñas de Itxusi, por un fenomenal recorrido que recorre los barrancos de Iguzki y Meatse. Cascada de Bidamarreta (foto 2), que hay que cruzar por su parte superior. Cima de Itxusi y mirador de aves carroñeras (foto 1).

Descendemos a media ladera hasta encontrar de nuevo el camino de ida a mitad del barranco que ascendimos duramente por la mañana, por pleno GR 10. Llegada de nuevo a Bernatenea tras una gran travesía. Para un recorrido con menos desnivel se recomienda conducir por Dantxarinea, Itxassou y pista del monte Artzamendi hasta Meatse, donde iniciaremos el mismo recorrido circular pero sin la bajada a Bidarrai.

Ficha técnica
Distancia: 11,3 km Ruta circular: Sí
Desnivel: 928 m Dificultad: Fuerte
Tiempo: 4 h 50 min Fecha: 05-02-2008

Detailed Description
Peñas de Itxusi is a 7 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Pamplona. This hike primary route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route climbs 1,868 ft with a max elevation of 2,720 ft then descends -2,265 ft.

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Stats

  • Distance
    7 miles
  • Altitude min
    874 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,272 ft
  • Altitude end
    876 ft
  • Climb
    1,868 ft
  • Descent
    -2,265 ft
  • Grade
    -1.1%
  • Grade max
    -112.7%
  • Grade min
    72.6%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    128 ft

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