Aratz

Aratz

Aratz seen from the Llanada Alavesa plains.
Highest point
Elevation 1,443 m (4,734 ft)
Coordinates 42°55′19.34″N 02°18′13.17″W / 42.9220389°N 2.3036583°W / 42.9220389; -2.3036583Coordinates: 42°55′19.34″N 02°18′13.17″W / 42.9220389°N 2.3036583°W / 42.9220389; -2.3036583
Naming
Translation Pure (Basque)
Pronunciation Basque: [aˈɾats̻]
Geography
Aratz

Location in Spain

Location Álava, Spain
Parent range Basque mountains, Altzania
Climbing
Easiest route From San Adrian/Ezkaratza spring

Aratz (meaning 'pure' in Basque, after its stone surface devoid of vegetation) is a mountain of the Basque Country in Spain located at the mountain range Altzania (also called Urkilla) that provides the extension for the massif Aizkorri. It lies right on the line between provinces Gipuzkoa and Álava, the summit rising at 1,443 m high, next to Elurzuloak (1,431 m). The whole Aizkorri and Aratz area was declared the Aizkorri-Aratz Natural Park in 2006.[1][2]

Access points and trails

The main access points are located both in the town of Araia on the fringes of the Alava plains (840 m drop from the summit) and at the spring Ezkaratza (drinking water) by the Way of St James west of the San Adrian tunnel.

References

  1. "Aizkorri-Aratz Natural Park", in the website of the Government of the Basque Autonomous Community.
  2. (Basque)(Spanish) 76/2006 Decree of the Government of the Basque Autonomous Community, declaring Aizkorri-Aratz a Natural Park, 4 April 2006.

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