Climbing and via ferrata

The call of the mountains  

Here, where the rock rises above forests and ravines, the landscape changes pace. The limestone walls, gorges and canyons echo with the memories of generations who found in the stone a dialogue between strength, balance and silence. 

In Navarre, climbing and via ferratas form part of a leisurely way of exploring the mountains : following open lines across the rock, crossing suspension bridges or ascending alongside the flight of vultures. Amidst holm oaks, beech woods and gorges, the verticality reveals another way of inhabiting the land.

Why go climbing and via ferrata in Navarre?

Navarre’s terrain is home to some of the most renowned climbing schools in northern Spain, with options ranging from simple routes for beginners to highly demanding technical walls. Etxauri, San Fausto and Dos Hermanas offer different types of rock, orientations and styles, all set within a natural environment of great value.

Via ferratas offer a more accessible and dynamic way to experience the mountains. Equipped with rungs, cables and bridges, they combine aerial hiking with vertical progression in settings where forest and rock coexist in close proximity. Beyond the sport itself, these routes offer a different way of observing the landscape. From the rock faces, you can make out the contours of the valleys, the course of the rivers and the silence of the mountain ranges that surround each ascent.