Villages
Altzaga
It is the home of alder trees. Its name comes from the Euskera term haltz, meaning alder tree, and -aga, meaning place. This tree is part of the village’s emblem.
The main square shows San Miguel’s Church, built with granite ashlars and a Latin cross floor plan. The main altarpiece is one of the first examples of Renaissance architecture in Gipuzkoa. A centenary oak tree stands in front of the church. Under this tree, the main local festivity takes place: a celebration in honour of San Miguel, on September 29th. This festivity keep some of the most popular Basque traditions alive: rural sports competitions, live music by trikitilaris playing trikitixa, bertsolaris singing…
In the highest part of the village you will find the neighbourhood of Altzagarate, where there is has a Romanesque hermitage with a gem: a statue of the Virgin Mary from the 15th century. Enjoy the views of Sierras Aralar and Aizkorri from this location!
PLAN YOUR trip
Accommodation & where to eat
Mutiloa-Ormaiztegi greenway
Do you know what is a green way? Come with your family and enjoy a pleasant walk enlivened by a nice game to have fun with family!
Orienteering games-Segura and Zegama
Do you want to know the orientation game? Come to Segura and Zegama and have fun with your family and friends!
Ordizia Hotel ★
Welcoming hotel located in a privileged site of Ordizia, a medieval village with 750 years of history
6 hiking proposals
We propose 6 routes of different difficulty to discover the Basque Highlands
Basabe – Artisanal beer
Do you like beer? Come meet us and try our craft beer!
Weekend in Goierri Part 3
Do you want some new ideas? Explore an unknown land with this third guide!
IN THE HEART OF THE BASQUE COUNTRY
Goierri
The population of Ormaiztegi stands at about 1350. It hosts the Zumalacárregui Museum, where you can get to know a piece of history while enjoying caseríos, the church of San...
