Alto de Ezkaba Viewpoint (from Burlada)
The Monte Ezkaba massif rises directly behind Burlada, and the summit — accessible by a well-marked trail starting at the town's northern edge — delivers one of the finest panoramas in all of Navarre: the Pamplona basin spread below, the Pyrenees serrated on the horizon and, on clear days, the Sierra de Leyre to the east.
The Ascent from Burlada
The trail begins at the end of Calle Ezkaba in northern Burlada and climbs through oak and pine forest for about 5 km, gaining 550 metres of elevation. The path is well-signed and maintained, though sturdy footwear is essential as the upper section crosses loose limestone scree.
Allow 1.5–2 hours for the ascent. The final 200 metres open onto bare karst plateau where the wind can be fierce; bring a layer even in summer. The summit sits at 893 metres and is marked by a small stone cairn.
What You See at the Top
To the south, the entire Pamplona basin unfolds like a relief map, with the old city walls, the university campus and the silver thread of the Arga all clearly visible. On the morning of San Fermín (7 July) you can watch the fireworks display from up here — an extraordinary, crowd-free alternative to the city.
The ruined Fort of San Cristóbal, a Spanish Civil War prison camp, occupies the northern flank of the summit and is a sobering, historically significant site. Interpretation panels in Spanish and Basque explain its history as a place of Republican internment.
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