Nice and quiet
travel on Burbon beech, ideal for a quick early-morning.
returned to this mountain to traverse it slowly and shelter of its shadow on a hot day in July.
was initially intended to make a circular area or Aramotz Anboto, but gave the weather forecast high temperatures for this day ......... so at this juncture won the option of driving this magnificent beech forest.
The return by the valley carved by the river Baias, one of the most picturesque spots in Aruba. All its sides are surrounded by forest.
also Burbon contains a small controversy because there are several levels of similar altitude mountaineers and not all agree in placing the true summit.
travel on Burbon beech, ideal for a quick early-morning.
returned to this mountain to traverse it slowly and shelter of its shadow on a hot day in July.
was initially intended to make a circular area or Aramotz Anboto, but gave the weather forecast high temperatures for this day ......... so at this juncture won the option of driving this magnificent beech forest.
The return by the valley carved by the river Baias, one of the most picturesque spots in Aruba. All its sides are surrounded by forest.
also Burbon contains a small controversy because there are several levels of similar altitude mountaineers and not all agree in placing the true summit. Travel map
Pefile the Tour
From Route
Gasteiz, take the highway Bilbao, Altube direction until Murgia. Through the village and turn right at the intersection of Sarria.
continue along the main road through the village, paying attention the signs indicating the Parketxe. Baias cross the river by a bridge built across the old White Bridge. About 2 km. runway, parallel to Baias river separates us from Sarria. I leave the car at the large parking Parketxe.
Gasteiz, take the highway Bilbao, Altube direction until Murgia. Through the village and turn right at the intersection of Sarria.
continue along the main road through the village, paying attention the signs indicating the Parketxe. Baias cross the river by a bridge built across the old White Bridge. About 2 km. runway, parallel to Baias river separates us from Sarria. I leave the car at the large parking Parketxe. 0.00 h. Parketxe
Without going Parketxe building to the left of it after the swings and around a few tables inside a building roof, we see that there is a track that goes into the pine forest.
At 2 'pass through a horizontal barrier or Canadian way.
follow the track and the 8 'from the beginning we came to a fork track, we made the right. Some brands of yellow spots on the road.
The main tracks and 20 minutes to reach another fork. Again, take the ramp on the right to a few meters ahead is coupled with the coming of the Port of Altube.
Without going Parketxe building to the left of it after the swings and around a few tables inside a building roof, we see that there is a track that goes into the pine forest.
At 2 'pass through a horizontal barrier or Canadian way.
follow the track and the 8 'from the beginning we came to a fork track, we made the right. Some brands of yellow spots on the road.
The main tracks and 20 minutes to reach another fork. Again, take the ramp on the right to a few meters ahead is coupled with the coming of the Port of Altube.
0.30 h. Track Crossing
Met bourbon tailpiece. We right on the road from the port of Altube. The poster of GR indicates that we are 1 hour 05 'to bourbon, a figure somewhat excessive and that at most are 45'. Within five minutes of entering the intersection come to a fork in the track. Both come together a few meters forward, but if the ground is wet you better take the right amounts.
quarter of an hour to take this track and climb a short steep slope to door with small stone slabs. This slope is the hardest thing we will do in this ascension and a couple of minutes left behind to continue with a smooth and enjoyable climb.
The track is not just saving gap and the only drawback I can find is the mud stuck on the runway on rainy days. To overcome the small Aldapa there is a new fork in the road. We must take the left. You are in the yellow paint marks very fuzzy. We continue towards northwest.
Met bourbon tailpiece. We right on the road from the port of Altube. The poster of GR indicates that we are 1 hour 05 'to bourbon, a figure somewhat excessive and that at most are 45'. Within five minutes of entering the intersection come to a fork in the track. Both come together a few meters forward, but if the ground is wet you better take the right amounts.
quarter of an hour to take this track and climb a short steep slope to door with small stone slabs. This slope is the hardest thing we will do in this ascension and a couple of minutes left behind to continue with a smooth and enjoyable climb.
The track is not just saving gap and the only drawback I can find is the mud stuck on the runway on rainy days. To overcome the small Aldapa there is a new fork in the road. We must take the left. You are in the yellow paint marks very fuzzy. We continue towards northwest.
1.10 h. Burbon
A minute from the top find a detour. There is a signpost of the GR 12 with the inscription "Burbon 5 '."
A path starts at the left to the northwest. You have to follow to turn fifty meters to the summit, through forest, to the northeast. Find stone markers to the top. Mailbox
shaped rocket placed in 1979, with 921 m. Altitude written on the back of the rocket. It has no name of the group that installed it. The altitude makes the mailbox (921 m) does not correspond with that provided by the Forestry Officer Catalog Euskal Herria updated April 2009 (935 m).
The top is covered by beech trees so no pan.
A minute from the top find a detour. There is a signpost of the GR 12 with the inscription "Burbon 5 '."
A path starts at the left to the northwest. You have to follow to turn fifty meters to the summit, through forest, to the northeast. Find stone markers to the top. Mailbox
shaped rocket placed in 1979, with 921 m. Altitude written on the back of the rocket. It has no name of the group that installed it. The altitude makes the mailbox (921 m) does not correspond with that provided by the Forestry Officer Catalog Euskal Herria updated April 2009 (935 m).
The top is covered by beech trees so no pan. 1.25 h. Ski Crossing
Without retracing the final leg, we went down through the beech forest without a path to take up again the visible track we have left for the climb to the top. We walked by it for 15 minutes until it leads to another. On the left is taken the "Path Garrastatxu" which has in 1 h. 10 min. to Katxabaso.
As we intend to return to Parketxe take the right track "Senda Baias" direction of Aldarro Ref.
Without retracing the final leg, we went down through the beech forest without a path to take up again the visible track we have left for the climb to the top. We walked by it for 15 minutes until it leads to another. On the left is taken the "Path Garrastatxu" which has in 1 h. 10 min. to Katxabaso.
As we intend to return to Parketxe take the right track "Senda Baias" direction of Aldarro Ref. 2.05 h. Ref Aldarro
starts declining and 10 'from the left junction to enter the beautiful beech forest in the pine forest.
The track takes a couple of turns during descent to the junction with the Trail Baias, entering it from behind a particular shelter a few meters before the bridge which will cross Aldarro now leaving Baias to our right.
starts declining and 10 'from the left junction to enter the beautiful beech forest in the pine forest.
The track takes a couple of turns during descent to the junction with the Trail Baias, entering it from behind a particular shelter a few meters before the bridge which will cross Aldarro now leaving Baias to our right.
2.45 h. Parketxe
is now just follow the broad track to return back to Parketxe. At 25 'bridge will cross again Aldarro Baias Igatz the bridge, going after 5' next to the pool of Zaldibartxo and a little later an old and dilapidated suspension bridge.
After a small slope appears Park Interpretation Center (Parketxe) which ends this soft and beautiful journey. In the background is Mount Atxabal / Peñas de Oro right, about 80 feet below, lies the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Golden Valley Zuia patron.
is now just follow the broad track to return back to Parketxe. At 25 'bridge will cross again Aldarro Baias Igatz the bridge, going after 5' next to the pool of Zaldibartxo and a little later an old and dilapidated suspension bridge.
After a small slope appears Park Interpretation Center (Parketxe) which ends this soft and beautiful journey. In the background is Mount Atxabal / Peñas de Oro right, about 80 feet below, lies the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Golden Valley Zuia patron.
That was the reason to return to this area and finish the tour. Moreover, as this is a short circular, is ideal for an early-morning.
The air
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