Aratz

Aratz
Aratz seen from the Llanada Alavesa plains.
Highest point
Elevation	1,443 m (4,734 ft)
Coordinates	42°55′19.34″N 02°18′13.17″W / 42.9220389°N 2.3036583°W / 42.9220389; -2.3036583Coordinates: 42°55′19.34″N 02°18′13.17″W / 42.9220389°N 2.3036583°W / 42.9220389; -2.3036583
Naming
Translation	Pure (Basque)
Pronunciation	Basque: [aˈɾats̻]
Geography
Aratz Location in Spain
Location	Álava, Spain
Parent range	Basque mountains, Altzania
Climbing
Easiest route	From San Adrian/Ezkaratza spring

Aratz (meaning 'pure' in Basque, after its stone surface devoid of vegetation) is a mountain of the Basque Country in Spain located at the mountain range Altzania (also called Urkilla) that provides the extension for the massif Aizkorri. It lies right on the line between provinces Gipuzkoa and Álava, the summit rising at 1,443 m high, next to Elurzuloak (1,431 m). The whole Aizkorri and Aratz area was declared the Aizkorri-Aratz Natural Park in 2006.

The main access points are located both in the town of Araia on the fringes of the Alava plains (840 m drop from the summit) and at the spring Ezkaratza (drinking water) by the Way of St James west of the San Adrian tunnel.