Where the Forest Breathes
An unhurried immersion in woodland calm, rhythm and attentive presence
Today’s walk takes us into Bertiz Natural Park, a protected forest long preserved as a place of refuge, observation and quiet. Here, walking is not about distance or destination, but about presence.
We follow gentle paths beneath a dense canopy of beech and oak, where light filters softly and the soundscape is composed almost entirely by leaves, birds and water. The pace is unhurried. There is no ascent to conquer, no effort to measure—only time to notice textures, scents and the subtle life of the forest.
After this slow immersion, the walk continues into Bertiz’s botanical garden. Carefully integrated into the landscape, it introduces a different rhythm and palette: unexpected species, layered histories, and a quiet dialogue between the local and the distant. A gentle contrast that sharpens perception rather than breaking it.
The experience naturally opens the appetite, and the day concludes with a relaxed meal at a nearby country restaurant, where simplicity and warmth echo the tone of the walk itself.
Some landscapes don’t ask to be crossed, only to be entered—and listened to. Nothing to reach here—only to remain, attentive and present.
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€725 for 2 guests
€165 per additional guest
€135 per additional guest (10-17)
€35 per additional guest (under 10)
Group size: Intimate groups, up to 6 guests. Larger parties may be considered upon request.
Departures: Pricing and timing are based on departures from San Sebastián. Other departure points can be arranged upon request.
Each journey is carefully calibrated. Variations in group size or departure point are handled with the same attention.
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Departure: 8:30 am
Duration: approx. 8 hours
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· A full meal at a locally run restaurant
· Snacks & water for the hike
· English-speaking professional native guide
· Van, petrol & transportation expenses
· All Taxes
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Any item not described above.
