Necropolis of Argiñeta
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Description
Both due to the number of its elements and their quality likewise the remote chronology of some (7th-9th century), Argiñeta necropolis is one of the most important funeral monuments in the Basque Country.
This necropolis comprising 20 tombs and 5 stelae is located opposite San Adrian Chapel on the outskirts of Elorrio.
The monuments were built in the Upper Middle Ages for use in the necropolis of the different districts in the area (Mendraka, Miota, and Berrio); however, they were regrouped in their current location in the 19th century. Both the tombs and funeral stelae were erected with sandstone from the quarries in Oiz mountain. (Euskadi Website)
Highlight
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Trail running chiefly along the road. Spectacular views of the Durango area mountains and Atlantic countryside.
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For people with reduced mobility or wheelchair, we recommend starting a few metres before reaching the Chapel, because if you park in the car park, the trail access is complicated due to a steep slope and irregular ground.
How to get here
- By car: From Bilbao Motorway A8 exit 84 towards N-636 Elorrio.
- By Bizkaibus:
- Line A3923.
- Line A3911.
Route
From Necrópolis de Argiñeta to Elorrio
Suitable for people with reduced mobility (PRM)
Tarmac section without difficulty for wheelchair transit. It’s advisable to start the trail from the lower area of the chapel surrounding it, and in this way you avoid a section with a steep slope and a fine gravel surface hindering access the start of the trail.
Impressive views of the Duranguesado mountains throughout the route.
Features and services
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- Section length
- 0,50 km
- Pavement
- Asphalt and gravel
- Obstacles
- From the Ermita steep slope.
- Irregular pavement around the Necropolis.
- There is no adapted path from the Necropolis to the beginning of the trail.
- Mud and puddles in the rain at the entrances to the Necropolis.
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- Is there reception equipment on the section?
- No
Outdoor space: Parking areas and access to equipment
- Is there any adapted access?
- No
- Are there slopes at the entrances?
- Yes
- Are the access slopes suitable for people with reduced mobility?
- No
- Are there railings and/or handrails?
- No
Indoor space: General features
- Are the access slopes suitable for people with reduced mobility?
- No
Personal care area
- Are there personnel trained in accessibility in the facilities?
- No
Rest zone
- Is there a rest area at the reception?
- No
Store
- Is there one or more stores at the reception?
- No
Children’s area
- Is there a children’s area at the reception?
- Yes
Exhibition room
- Is there an exhibition room at the reception?
- No
Exhibition Hall
- Is there an exhibition hall at the reception?
- No
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- Are there trails on the section?
- Yes
Access
- Is there lighting at night?
- No
- Minimum accessible connection between parking spaces, if any, the start of the obstacle-free trail
- Yes
- Is there an adequate slope to allow circulation without assistance, with personal assistance or with technical assistance?
- Yes, with assistance from third parties
- Parking spaces reserved for vehicles used to transport disabled people according to current regulations. At least 5% of the total spaces
- Yes
- Parking signage, if any, with the International Accessibility Symbol on the floor and/or on walls
- No
- Informative poster at the start of the trail indicating the length, route, difficulty, duration and slopes by sections
- Yes
- Path start sign positioned no higher than 195cm
- Yes
Itinerary
- Vertical start signage
- Yes
- Vertical signage type
- Written
- Compact, non-slip and with no projections along their entire length, allowing wheelchair transit
- Asphalt
- 2 m. paved trails with non-deformable and non-slip material, with a different texture and different from the rest
- Yes
- The route is more than 150cm wide, with occasional narrowings of 90cm
- Yes
- Minimum clearance height of 220 cm
- Yes
- Rest areas
- No
- Urban furniture (fountains, dispensers...) arranged along the pedestrian route to provide sound orientation
- No
- Guiding partition and/or tactile foot signs to draw attention to an important feature
- No
- Islands with a minimum width of 150 cm to facilitate two wheelchairs passing each other
- No
- Is there an adequate slope to allow circulation without assistance, with personal assistance or with technical assistance?
- No
- Unevenness through pedestrian routes
- No
- Tree branches do not obstruct the route at below 2.20 m
- Yes
- Ramps, bridges and walkways with more than 50cm of unevenness, 90cm handrails and with handrails at two heights: 65-75 cm and 95-105 cm
- No
- Route length dimensions and time
- 500 m 20 minutes
Cycle touring lane
- Does the section have a cycle touring lane?
- No
Lookout and observatory
- Is there a lookout or observatory on the section?
- No
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Nature classroom
- Is there a nature classroom on this section?
- No
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- Is there a recreational area on this section?
- Yes
Access
- Is there adequate lighting?
- No
- Accessible connection from the parking, if there is one, to the premises, adapted to current regulations. Unobstructed area with a minimum width of 90 cm, an unobstructed height of 220 cm and a compact floor which allows for wheelchair access
- No
- Parking spaces reserved for vehicles used to transport disabled people according to current regulations. At least 5% of the total spaces
- No
- Is there an adequate slope to allow circulation without assistance, with personal assistance or with technical assistance?
- No
Outdoor space
- Are 10% of the tables and benches accessible?
- No
- At least one accessible access, if any
- No
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- Is there a beach on this section?
- No