Mountain refuge Labigeko borda

Access to this area of the Alto Bidasoa is characterized by a relief of herbous lomas and dense forests that define the character of the Navarra mountain. As you advance along the slopes of Donamaria, the land opens to cords that connect the port of Belate with the summits that watch the valley. Labigeko borda is located in a strategic position for those who travel through the water divide, very close to the top of Labeaga and under the influence of the pointed silhouette of the Txaruta. This environment requires a careful reading of the map, as the dense network of trails and the conditions of visibility in these high pastures can complicate the orientation in days of fog, a phenomenon usual on this Atlantic side of the Pirineo Navarro.

For the mountaineers who travel along long routes such as the GR 12 or the links between the GR 11 and the divisive, this point serves as a fundamental logistical reference. The overflow is especially useful for those who seek to divide demanding stages or need a guard from sudden weather changes without overdeviating from the main track. Its proximity to itineraries such as the PR-NA 102, which runs through the area of the reservoirs of Leurtza, allows to integrate ascension to peaks such as Armaltxuri or Bonozorrotz on circular routes of half mountain. Its location facilitates the connection with variants that descend to Urroz de Santesteban or Oiz, offering an alternative support for profiles that prioritize crest progression. Because the nearest water points are located at a significant distance, it is essential to ensure water autonomy before reaching this sector of the corral.