The province of Alava is characterized by numerous mountains, hills, natural parks and other places where you can enjoy nature and adventure sports. Most of these places are protected by the organizations in charge of preserving the natural resources both in Alava and in the whole country. Here we are going to highlight the best mountains in Alava, those where every tourist or resident in the community will be able to enjoy nature to the fullest and appreciate what it offers us.
Mount Kapildui: At 1970 meters above sea level, Mount Kapildui, the highest point located in the Izki Natural Park, is an attraction for tourists in the Alava community due to its lovely climate, which all year round averages around 10 degrees Celsius. In addition, in the Izki Park you can also enjoy strolling through the valley and visiting the natural and artificial structures that are displayed in this beautiful natural enclosure, from huts and castles to caves and archaeological remains. One of the best mountains in Alava. 100% recommended. http://www.izkinatural.com
Mount Gorbea: In this natural enclosure, with topographic origin of millions of years, is one of the most precious spaces to know and take advantage of the benefits of nature. The Gorbeia Natural Park has more than 20 thousand hectares of protected territory and is one of the favorite places for tourists from all over the world who visit Alava, besides being known for the Gorbea Cross, one of the emblems of the park. Gorbea mountain is the highest point of the natural park at approximately 1400 meters above sea level, being one of the highest peaks in the community of Alava and for its climatic characteristics and its diversity of flora and fauna is considered one of the best mountains in Alava.
Mount Aitzuri: This peak, one of the highest in the Basque Country, is the main point of interest of the Aizkorri Aratz Natural Park. One of the characteristics that determines this park, is that the mountain range that is in it, divides the territory between Guipuzcoa and Alava, being a very interesting site when it comes to know better the Basque Country. Besides having the highest peak of Euskadi, in the Aizkorri Aratz you can appreciate, in its northern area, the typical Basque mosaic landscape, where a large meadow is mixed with the huts and pines.
Alava is not exactly known for the height of its mountains, however its main mountains and natural parks are a point of interest that attracts thousands of weekly visitors, both from the province of Alava itself and from the rest of the country and abroad. Visiting the best mountains in Alava is a must when visiting Vitoria and the other cities of the community. We hope that you will enjoy visiting them and that it will give you immense pleasure to get to know these imposing monuments of nature. If you wish to stay in rural houses where nature and houses are an active part of the environment do not hesitate to visit our articles of rural houses, or central hotels if you like more the hotels in the center.
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