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Irati Forest

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What to see in the Irati Forest

One of the largest beech and fir forests in Europe, in the Navarrese Pyrenees, spectacular in autumn.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
Photo: Quique · CC BY-SA 4.0

Irati Forest highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Beech forest

    Autumn colours.

  2. Irabia reservoir

    A gentle walk.

  3. Hermitage of the Virgen de las Nieves

    The trailhead.

  4. Cascada del Cubo

    A short trail.

  5. Ochagavía

    The gateway village.

Day trips from the Irati Forest

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to the Irati Forest

Any time of year is good to travel to the Irati Forest: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb no warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul no warnings
  8. Aug no warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec no warnings

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the neighbourhood taberna. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Spain guide.

Frequently asked questions about the Irati Forest

What to see in the Irati Forest?

Beech forest, Irabia reservoir, Hermitage of the Virgen de las Nieves, Cascada del Cubo and Ochagavía.

What to see in the Irati Forest in one day?

Don’t miss Beech forest, Irabia reservoir, Hermitage of the Virgen de las Nieves, Cascada del Cubo and Ochagavía. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to the Irati Forest?

Any time of year is good to travel to the Irati Forest: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

What day trips can you take from the Irati Forest?

Irati.

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.