Foz de Lumbier
A limestone gorge carved by the Irati River. A disused railway path runs through two tunnels, and griffon vultures soar overhead.
The Irati River has cut through the limestone to form a gorge about 1.3 km long, with cliffs more than 100 metres high that are home to large numbers of griffon vultures. The bed of the old Irati electric railway has been converted into a gentle path that passes through two tunnels. The second tunnel has no lighting, so bring a torch. The round trip takes about an hour and suits all ages. Remnants of the 'Devil's Bridge' can be seen at the exit of the gorge. Parking costs about 3 euros. The gorge is about 40 km from Pamplona and is often combined with Javier Castle and Leyre Monastery in one day.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Castle of Javier
- Monastery of Leyre
- Ujué
- Royal Palace of Olite
- Roncesvalles
- Plaza de Toros de Pamplona
- Monumento al Encierro
- Calle Estafeta (Encierro Route)