Hauzkoa

Hauzkoa rises to an elevation of 1,268 meters within the Arbailles massif, featuring extensive grasslands and forested slopes in the Pyrenees mountain range.

The mountain has maintained its original Basque name through centuries, deriving from 'hautza', which indicates elevated terrain in the regional language.

Local shepherds continue their traditional practices around Hauzkoa, maintaining ancient pastoral customs that shape the mountain's landscape throughout the seasons.

Multiple marked hiking paths lead to the summit from Béhorléguy village, with spring and autumn offering the most favorable conditions for mountain excursions.

The mountain marks a natural boundary where three distinct ecological zones intersect, creating a specific environment for regional plant species.

Location: Pyrénées-Atlantiques

Location: Lower Navarre

Elevation above the sea: 1,268 m

GPS coordinates: 43.11697,-1.06861

Latest update: April 11, 2025 05:20