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I am about 1km away from Beasain right now, and if I'd been in better physical condition, I would certainly have taken the Saiatz alternative. The bicycle track through the valley is brutal on the feet.It is certainly a very spectacular trail with mountain sightseeings that goes through the deep Basque Country. I live in Beasain and I know quite well the area, as I usually hike in those mountains. When reviewing maps, I see that the stage from Bidania extends to Zegama. Maybe too long and you miss two super top spots that are in the Vasco, the albergue hospitalero of Beasain and the small town of Segura. So in this thread I propose to join Saiatz route with Vasco route in Beasain in order of joining it in Zegama. I think that if someone asked me for advice, I would recommend that from Mount Murumendi in order to keep the Saiatz, you head to Mount Usurbe, with spectacular views of the valley. And from Usurbe mountain, to walk down to Beasain joining the Vasco trail from the valley and to go to the albergue hospitalero that certainly is a jem. From Beasain on next day you I would keep the Vasco vía Olaberria, Idiazabal and Segura, until Zegama. Segura is a very nice small medium age village so I recommend to keep this Vasco trail once you arrive to Beasain. Around here we all use the Wikiloc app and it is a very useful mountain trail app. All the best!!
From Murumendi via Usurbe to Beasain: https://eu.wikiloc.com/ibilbide-sen...ium=app&utm_campaign=share&utm_source=6300530
Yes I believe you, animo! Enjoy your next stages!I am about 1km away from Beasain right now, and if I'd been in better physical condition, I would certainly have taken the Saiatz alternative. The bicycle track through the valley is brutal on the feet.
The best breakfast bar in town is Blues Bar, highly recommended! You can have very nice pintxos or tapas there too, it's a brilliant place, but not the only one as eatingin the basque country is a joy.I am about 1km away from Beasain right now, and if I'd been in better physical condition, I would certainly have taken the Saiatz alternative. The bicycle track through the valley is brutal on the feet.
It was a very pretty little town, but I have to say the descent was 300 VERY steep meters. And then back up the next morning, of course, but that was much easier.She found a rural hotel in Errezil, a tiny village in the slopes of Ernio.
A Camino de Santiago or Donejakue Bidea signpost in the beech forest around Murumendi -Saiatz Bidea-. According to Basque beliefs, it is one of the living places of the goddess Mari. Once a year, in Beasain town's fiestas opening night, at 22 pm, it is done the performance "Mariren Jeitsiera" (the descent of Mari from Murumendi mountain).It is certainly a very spectacular trail with mountain sightseeings that goes through the deep Basque Country. I live in Beasain and I know quite well the area, as I usually hike in those mountains. When reviewing maps, I see that the stage from Bidania extends to Zegama. Maybe too long and you miss two super top spots that are in the Vasco, the albergue hospitalero of Beasain and the small town of Segura. So in this thread I propose to join Saiatz route with Vasco route in Beasain in order of joining it in Zegama. I think that if someone asked me for advice, I would recommend that from Mount Murumendi in order to keep the Saiatz, you head to Mount Usurbe wich has spectacular views of the Goierri valley. And from Usurbe mountain, to walk down to Beasain joining the Vasco trail from the valley and to go to the albergue hospitalero that certainly is a jem. From Beasain on next day I would keep the Vasco vía Olaberria, Idiazabal and Segura, until Zegama. Segura is a very nice small medium age village so I recommend to keep this Vasco trail once you arrive to Beasain. Around here we all use the Wikiloc app and it is a very useful mountain trail app. All the best!!
From Murumendi via Usurbe to Beasain: Highly recommended to walk up to summit of Murumendi, as it has views of ocean, mountain ranges, etc. https://eu.wikiloc.com/ibilbide-sen...ium=app&utm_campaign=share&utm_source=6300530
Hi again, Yesterday I did again Bidania -Beasain trail, and recorded in a Wikiloc track, my aportation for members of this forum aswellH!i if you are a pilgrim and you are thinking about heading Saiatz route, do think about a place to spend the night in the stage that ends in Bidania. There are no alternatives in the village other than a 4 stars palace hotel, maybe a superb experience after crossing Ernio mountain but for sure not cheap. I recommend to read the threads of Michael and Peregrina2000, they are some of that brave people that did the Saiatz trail. Peregrina2000 found a rural hotel in Errezil, a tiny village in the slopes of Ernio. Others have chosen to take a public transport (bus) to Tolosa wich is located down in the valley and look for easier and cheaper accomodation. Tolosa is a medium size town that is worth a visit around in the evening. And on the next day early in the morning they came back to Bidania by bus also and restarted the Saiatz trail. Regards to everyone! Sorry for my English, not native speaker as it is obvious. I am basque as mother tongue
So maybe we saw your house, but were not aware of it.Very nice pictures! Btw, my wife, daughters, grandma an I live 50 metres by the church of Beasain.
All the best!
Considering that the pilgrims donativo hostel in Beasain closes in ending October, are you sure you'd like to walk the vasco interior in ending October or November? This is their mobile phone if you'd need some more info. 0034 74748677Thanks a lot for the alternative route tip!
I have another question: I'm considering walking the Vasco Interior end of october/beginning november. I guess I should expect to walk it entirely alone? And do you think the weather will be ok?
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