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The Urkiola Natural Park

From Toki Alai parking to Mount Saibi

Suitable for people with reduced mobility (PRM)

Short linear section with wide concrete surface hindering transit of downward slope in non-motorised wheelchairs.

During the rainy season you slip and puddles may form.

  • Section length
    0,16 km
    Pavement
    Concrete, limestone pavers, fine gravel and asphalt
    Obstacles
    • Gentle downward slope
    • Water pipelines
    • Possibility of slipping on wet roads
  • Is there reception equipment on the section?
    Yes

    Outdoor space: Parking areas and access to equipment

    How close is it to means of transport?
    From the bus-stop there’s a moderate 400m upward slope. The Interpretation Centre is 5m from the car park.
    Is there a parking area?
    Yes
    Parking. Are there any minimum dimensions for adapted vehicles?
    Yes
    Is there any adapted access?
    Yes
    Are there slopes at the entrances?
    No
    Are the access slopes suitable for people with reduced mobility?
    Yes, with no required assistance from third parties
    Are there railings and/or handrails?
    No
    Is there an equipment entrance sign next to the access, and is it adapted?
    No
    Is the access properly signposted to guide users?
    Yes

    Indoor space: General features

    Do the different equipment areas have adapted access?
    No
    Does the front door have a pre-landing?
    Yes
    Warning systems
    Yes, with no required assistance from third parties
    Warning systems
    No
    Is there a minimum clearance of 150 cm around furniture where turning or manoeuvring is required?
    No
    Does the lighting system allow for correct reading with no reflections in each equipment area?
    Yes
    Is there a logical order to the exhibition hall's route, indicated by visible arrows and/or tactile foot signs?
    No
    Is there a magnetic loop or modulated radio frequency anywhere in the premises?
    No
    Are there accessible ICTs "information and communication technologies" ?
    No
    Can these ICTs be seen by people with visual impairment?
    No
    Are there any resources so that people with cognitive disabilities can understand them?
    Yes
    What type of resource(s)?
    Button panels and interactive displays.
    Are there any resources so that people with hearing impairment can understand them?
    No
    Information in Braille and/or audioguide devices
    No
    Are there bathrooms, and is at least one of them accessible by transfer?
    Yes
    Is transfer possible on both sides?
    No
    Type of lavatory
    Pushbutton
    Is there an evacuation map in Braille and high relief??
    No

    Personal care area

    Are there personnel trained in accessibility in the facilities?
    No
    Do staff wear name badges or equivalent to show their communication skills with people with disabilities?
    No
    Unobstructed distance around the sign of over 150 cm for wheelchair users' mobility
    Yes
    Nearby counter visible from the entrance for easy access, with an accessible area width greater than 80cm
    Yes
    Minimum unobstructed distance around the counter greater than 150cm
    Yes
    Benches or supports for people with reduced mobility
    No
    Are ICTs available so that the location and services are publicized in different languages?
    Yes
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    No
    Are there any resources so that people with cognitive disabilities can understand them?
    Yes
    What type of resource(s)?
    Button panels and illuminated signs on panels and models.
    Are there any resources so that people with hearing impairment can understand them?
    No
    Are ICTs available so that the location and services are publicized in different languages?
    No

    Rest zone

    Is there a rest area at the reception?
    Yes
    Maximum table height of 80cm (measured on the table top). Lower part of the hollow table top 70cm high, 50cm deep and over 80cm wide
    Yes

    Store

    Is there one or more stores at the reception?
    No

    Children’s area

    Is there a children’s area at the reception?
    Yes
    Adequate and unobstructed floor
    Yes
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    No

    Exhibition room

    Is there an exhibition room at the reception?
    Yes
    Obstacle-free clearance greater than 150cm
    Yes
    Maximum table height of 80cm (measured on the table top). Lower part of the hollow table top 70cm high, 50cm deep and over 80cm wide
    Yes
    Enhanced senses (sight, hearing, taste, smell and touch)
    No
    Braille, light, sound, etc. buttons and push buttons
    No

    Exhibition Hall

    Is there an exhibition hall at the reception?
    Yes

    Exhibition Hall: Diorama

    Clearance around obstacles of more than 90 cm
    Yes
    Height of reading panel between 70 and 120 cm
    Yes
    Adequate lighting for proper viewing of the exhibits
    No

    Exhibition Hall: Model

    Maximum model height 80 cm. Lower hollow part more than 70cm high, 50cm deep and over 80 cm wide
    Yes
    Clearance around obstacles of more than 90 cm
    Yes

    Exhibition Hall: Interactive module

    Clearance around obstacles of more than 90 cm
    Yes
    Easy push buttons
    Yes
    Previous, clear and concise operation explanation
    No
    Are ICTs available so that the location and services are publicized in different languages?
    No

    Exhibition Hall: Panel

    Clearance around obstacles of more than 90 cm
    Yes
    Eye-catching, clear and short texts with a main title and no more than five key ideas
    Yes
    Adequate lighting system that allows for correct reading with no reflections or considerable effort
    No
    There are pictograms, graphic information...
    Yes
    Information in Braille language
    No
    Information in audio format
    No
    Information in written format
    Yes
    Are ICTs available so that the location and services are publicized in different languages?
    No
    Are there accessible ICTs "information and communication technologies" ?
    No
    Can these ICTs be seen by people with visual impairment?
    No
    Are there any resources so that people with cognitive disabilities can understand them?
    Yes
    What type of resource(s)?
    Button panels and lights on panels, multimedia displays.
    Are there any resources so that people with hearing impairment can understand them?
    No

    Exhibition Hall: Texts and graphs

    High contrast between background and text
    Yes
    Eye-catching, clear and short texts with a main title and no more than five key ideas
    No
    Adequate lighting system that allows for correct reading with no reflections or considerable effort
    No
    In general, for interpretive content, easy to understand concepts have been used
    No
    Appropriate typography according to reading distances
    No

    Exhibition Hall: Audiovisuals

    Audiovisual material in subtitled and/or in Spanish Sign Language version
    No
    Audiovisual voiceovers using easy to understand language
    No

    Exhibition Hall: Multipurpose room

    1% of places reserved for wheelchair users
    No
    Location of accessible places near the emergency exit with a width greater than 120cm
    No
    Retractable seats or seats with folding arms to facilitate user transfer
    No
  • 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
    No
    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
    Read
    Compact, non-slip and with no projections along their entire length, allowing wheelchair transit
    Concrete, gravel and pavers.
    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
    End vertical signage
    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
    Yes
    Is there an adequate slope to allow circulation without assistance, with personal assistance or with technical assistance?
    Yes, with assistance from third parties
    Unevenness through pedestrian routes
    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
    Yes
    Route length dimensions and time
    200 meters one way 10 minutes walk

    Cycle touring lane

    Does the section have a 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

  • Nature classroom

    Is there a nature classroom on this section?
    Yes

    Nature classroom: Outdoor space

    Accessible connection between the parking and inside the nature classroom
    Yes
    Parking spaces reserved for vehicles used to transport disabled people according to current regulations. At least 5% of the total spaces
    No
    Parking signage, if any, with the International Accessibility Symbol on the floor and/or on walls
    No

    Nature classroom: Indoor space

    Is there adequate lighting?
    Yes
    There are accessible changing rooms, showers and fitting rooms in a 1/10 proportion or fraction
    No
    There is at least 1 accessible bathroom or 1/10 fraction
    Yes
  • Is there a recreational area on this section?
    No

    Access

    Is there an adequate slope to allow circulation without assistance, with personal assistance or with technical assistance?
    No
  • Is there a beach on this section?
    No

From the Sanctuary car park to the Hermitage of Santa Apolonia

Suitable for people with reduced mobility (PRM)

A section which starts from one the Urkiola Sanctuary side car parks. The surface is cobbled with large plaques of limestone, although doesn’t hinder the transit of non-motorised wheelchairs, but there may be some potholes. Path width doesn’t exceed 1.50m. Access to the beginning of the trail is where there are more access problems (between the restaurant-hotel and the farm cottage on the right), since you have to walk some 20m along the gravel surface mixed with grass, but with care non-motorised wheelchairs can pass.

The trail runs through forests of incredible centenary beech trees not to mention offering spectacular panoramic views of Duranguesado massifs. WCs with wheelchair access in the public shelter.

  • Section length
    0,33 km
    Pavement
    Asphalt, cobblestones, gravel with grass
    Obstacles
    • Narrow pass at the beginning of the trail.
    • Firm at the beginning of the fine gravel path with grass.
    • Pothole patching due to the paved surface of the pathway.
    • Possibility of slipping on wet or damp floors.
  • Is there reception equipment on the section?
    Yes

    Outdoor space: Parking areas and access to equipment

    Are the access slopes suitable for people with reduced mobility?
    No
    Are there railings and/or handrails?
    No

    Indoor space: General features

    Warning systems
    No
    Type of lavatory
    Pushbutton

    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?
    No

    Exhibition room

    Is there an exhibition room at the reception?
    No

    Exhibition Hall

    Is there an exhibition hall at the reception?
    No
  • 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 no required 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
    Yes
    Informative poster at the start of the trail indicating the length, route, difficulty, duration and slopes by sections
    No
    Path start sign positioned no higher than 195cm
    Yes

    Itinerary

    Vertical start signage
    Yes
    Vertical signage type
    Read
    Compact, non-slip and with no projections along their entire length, allowing wheelchair transit
    Asphalt and wide pavers.
    2 m. paved trails with non-deformable and non-slip material, with a different texture and different from the rest
    No
    The route is more than 150cm wide, with occasional narrowings of 90cm
    No
    Minimum clearance height of 220 cm
    Yes
    Rest areas
    Yes
    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?
    Yes, with no required assistance from third parties
    Unevenness through pedestrian routes
    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
    200 meters one way 10 minutes walk

    Cycle touring lane

    Does the section have a 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

  • Nature classroom

    Is there a nature classroom on this section?
    No
  • 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
    Yes
    Parking spaces reserved for vehicles used to transport disabled people according to current regulations. At least 5% of the total spaces
    Yes
    Is there an adequate slope to allow circulation without assistance, with personal assistance or with technical assistance?
    No
    Parking signage, if any, with the International Accessibility Symbol on the floor and/or on walls
    Yes

    Outdoor space

    Are 10% of the tables and benches accessible?
    No
    At least one accessible access, if any
    No
  • Is there a beach on this section?
    No

From the Sanctuary parking to the Three crosses viewpoint

Not suitable for people with reduced mobility (PRM)

The linear section which starts from the Sanctuary side car park towards the Via Crucis or the vantage point of the Three Crosses. It is a wide trail with a gravel surface and wooden kerbs delimiting the width of the path almost the whole facilitating access for the blind or those with impaired vision. The gravel has disappeared in some areas due to the action of rainwater, with limestone pebbles springing up which can be virtually avoided on one side of the path.

This section is not particularly apt for people with reduced mobility, since you have to overcome a couple of obstacles at the beginning, one of which is a narrow channel for water circulation and the other two wooden steps. Both obstacles could be avoided on one side, by carefully walking along the grass with help from another person.

This section runs through a forest of pruned beech trees, with incredible views of the Duranguesado mountains from the vantage point of the Three Crosses.

  • Section length
    0,48 km
    Pavement
    Compacted fine gravel type zahorra
    Obstacles
    • Water channel
    • Two steps
  • Is there reception equipment on the section?
    Yes

    Outdoor space: Parking areas and access to equipment

    Are the access slopes suitable for people with reduced mobility?
    No
    Are there railings and/or handrails?
    No

    Indoor space: General features

    Warning systems
    No
    Type of lavatory
    Pushbutton

    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?
    No

    Exhibition room

    Is there an exhibition room at the reception?
    No

    Exhibition Hall

    Is there an exhibition hall at the reception?
    No
  • 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
    Yes
    Informative poster at the start of the trail indicating the length, route, difficulty, duration and slopes by sections
    No
    Path start sign positioned no higher than 195cm
    Yes

    Itinerary

    Vertical start signage
    Yes
    Vertical signage type
    Read
    Compact, non-slip and with no projections along their entire length, allowing wheelchair transit
    Fine gravel
    2 m. paved trails with non-deformable and non-slip material, with a different texture and different from the rest
    No
    The route is more than 150cm wide, with occasional narrowings of 90cm
    Yes
    Minimum clearance height of 220 cm
    Yes
    Rest areas
    Yes
    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?
    Yes, with assistance from third parties
    Unevenness through pedestrian routes
    Yes
    Route length dimensions and time
    200 meters one way 10 minutes walk

    Cycle touring lane

    Does the section have a cycle touring lane?Does the section have a cycle touring lane?
    No

    Lookout and observatory

    Is there a lookout or observatory on the section?
    Yes
    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
    Yes
    Parking signage, if any, with the International Accessibility Symbol on the floor and/or on walls
    Yes
    Height of reading panel between 70 and 120 cm
    Yes

  • Nature classroom

    Is there a nature classroom on this section?
    No
  • 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
    Yes
    Is there an adequate slope to allow circulation without assistance, with personal assistance or with technical assistance?
    No
    Parking signage, if any, with the International Accessibility Symbol on the floor and/or on walls
    Yes

    Outdoor space

    Are 10% of the tables and benches accessible?
    No
    At least one accessible access, if any
    No
  • Is there a beach on this section?
    No