Alcurrunz

A fine rocky peak with stunning views and megalithic menhirs.

350m of ascent, 2 hours 30’

ACCESS

Follow the road from Dancheria towards Pamplona and 1/2km after the Otxondo Pass you find a turn to the right and a car park with toilets and water. 600m

Alcurrunz hiking map

WALK

Walk SW along the road and after 10’ a farm track joins from the left.

 10’ Signpost ‘Alcurrunz’. Climb up the grassy ridge towards the summit leaving a horizontal stone cross to your right. Follow the green & white waymarks as the ridge becomes rocky.

 45’ Col, 764m. Standing menhirs. Follow the waymarks west initially as the path flanks the side of the summit.

Menhirs
Menhirs

 1hr 10′ Col. Turn N back up the grassy slope towards the summit. Take the steps up the summit rocks past old fortifications and solar panels. A tunnel provides access to an underground fort.

 1hr 30’ Alcurrunz 934m 0621230 4786386 – Large cairn with message box. Retrace your steps to return in one hour.

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2hrs, 30’ Return to starting point