Peña Izaga

Peña Izaga is a mountain summit in Navarra that rises to 1234 meters and commands views over surrounding terrain. The slopes are covered with beech, oak, and wild pine forests that change with elevation.

The mountain area contained settlements until 1512, when the village of Itzaga was abandoned and eventually merged into Itzagaondoa municipality. This depopulation marked the end of permanent human habitation on the slopes.

The San Miguel chapel, constructed in the 11th century, stands on the mountain as evidence of medieval religious practices in the Navarra region.

The mountain is most accessible during the warmer months, as winter and spring bring heavier moisture and rougher conditions. Visitors should prepare for changeable weather and wear sturdy footwear suited to forest terrain.

The ruins of an 11th-century chapel sit atop the mountain, marking the medieval religious devotion of those who once lived here. This small place of worship now stands alone among empty slopes shaped only by nature.

GPS coordinates: 42.71226,-1.42991

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:22