A LAND OF CONTRASTS

Zones:    Atlantic  |  Mountain  |  Atlantic-mediterranean  |  Mediterranean

This consists of the northern section of Navarre and the southern section of Zuberoa and lower Navarre in which the first foothills of the Pyrenees mountain range appear. The Mountain topography is characterized by a continuous series of steep mountains and green valleys characteristic of the Pyrenees' zone. An area of extraordinary environmental beauty, especially recommended for the enjoyment of nature and for mountain sports.

The average annual temperature ranges between 7 and 9º. In the winter, it is common to have temperatures of around 0º and in summer they can reach 20º.

The high mountain area is characterised by abundant cloud cover and frequent precipitation in the form of rain or snow. The annual precipitation ranges between 1,200 and 2,000 mm, with no dry periods.