Selva de Irati
The Selva de Irati - one of Europe’s largest beech-fir forests, spectacular in autumn colour
The route
The line through Navarra (Pyrenees), Spain - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Season & conditions
Year-round (autumn colour is the draw)
Cool, damp, misty; autumn colour peak
Best in autumn for colour; a drive-in reservation may apply during foliage season; snow in winter. Confirm.
On the trail
Beech-fir forest trails and a reservoir
Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Accessible to most walkers and families; not fully wheelchair accessible - confirm
A popular, well-known route - busier in peak season
Short reservoir loops or longer forest circuits (Irabia)
Getting there & staying
Ochagavía/Orbaizeta, Navarra
Out-and-back/loop - no shuttle needed
Day route - none needed
Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies
Services in Ochagavia; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
No permit but a parking reservation applies during peak foliage. Confirm.
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Mud, mist, cold; busy in foliage season
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.