Erroibar

Erroibar is a mountain valley in eastern Navarre that spreads across the Pyrenean foothills. The landscape combines dense forests with open meadows, and the river Erro flows through the center creating natural boundaries between settlements.

The valley served as a key passage for medieval trade and pilgrimage routes connecting the Iberian Peninsula with France. This historical role shaped how communities developed within the valley and remains visible in the distribution of villages today.

The valley sits in a region where Basque and Spanish coexist in daily life. Residents maintain traditions that shape how the community uses and cares for the land.

The spread-out layout means a car is helpful for moving between different parts of the valley. Sturdy footwear matters if you plan to explore forest paths, as soil can become muddy after rain or during wet seasons.

The Sorogain forest contains old trails that follow the Erro River, allowing visitors to spot woodland animals and bird species rarely seen elsewhere. These paths connect different villages together and have served as local routes for centuries.

Location: Navarre

Location: Pirinioak

Location: Merindade of Sangüesa

Elevation above the sea: 669 m

Part of: Mancomunitat de Residus Sòlids «Bidausi», Intermunicipalité des services de bibliothèque de Berragu, Auñamendi Gizarte. Zerbitzuko Mankomunitatea, Mancomunitat Esportiva «Orreaga», Basque-speaking zone of Navarre

Shares border with: Lizoain-Arriasgoiti/Lizoainibar-Arriasgoiti, Arce/Artzi, Auritz-Burguete, Banca, Urepel, Baztan, Esteribar

Website: http://erroibar.net

GPS coordinates: 42.95714,-1.42813

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:58