Mountain

Txindoki

An adventure into the heights: from Larraitz to the summit of the province's most iconic mountain.

Altitude: 1,245 m
Duration: 2 h 10 (ascent)
Elevation gain: ~830 m
Difficulty: Moderate

The Basque Matterhorn

Explore the majesty of Txindoki

Explore the majesty of Mount Txindoki on an exhilarating hike from Larraitz to the summit! Set in the Aralar range, its pyramid silhouette can be seen from half of Gipuzkoa, and climbing it is an essential classic of Basque mountaineering.

We invite you to discover the delights of this unique experience, with timings for each section so you can plan it at your leisure.

Altitude: 1,245 m
Duration: 2 h 10 (ascent)
Elevation gain: ~830 m
Difficulty: Moderate

Route

The route section by section

0:00 h

Larraitz car park

We start at the Larraitz car park. From here we begin the ascent by crossing the barrier that keeps cars out: this point marks the start of the day.

0:15 h

Signpost to Txindoki

After 15 minutes we find a sign pointing the way to the mountain. We head left up steps made of logs, opting for a more direct climb that crosses the track several times.

0:35 h

Path along the west ridge

The track becomes a path that follows Txindoki's magnificent west ridge. We cross a barrier while enjoying the panoramic views.

0:55 h

Spring and zigzags

We pass a spring and continue to the right. The climb continues in zigzags, making for a gradual but exciting ascent.

1:15 h

Spring before the sheepfold

We reach a spring just before a sheepfold. The path turns left at a kind of col, marking a change of direction.

1:32 h

Egurral col

We reach the Egurral col after negotiating some rocks and passing above a txabola (shepherd's hut). From here, only the final steep pull of the climb remains.

2:10 h

Txindoki summit (1,245 m)

We reach the summit after roughly 2 hours and 10 minutes. We take in the spectacular panoramic views from 1,245 metres up: a well-deserved reward for the effort.

Getting there

By bus: Lurraldebus B08 from San Sebastián to Tolosa (38 min, hourly), then To01 or To41G from Tolosa to Larraitz (27 min, every 2 hours).

By car from San Sebastián: take the N-1 towards Vitoria, leave at exit 422 (Ordizia) and follow the GI-2132 through Zaldibia to Larraitz, where there is a car park.