Some people visit the mountains.
Iñaki belongs to them.
Calm, brave and quietly observant, Iñaki Astiz is the kind of guide whose presence instantly brings confidence. When he leads, travellers feel it — total safety, steady energy, a sense of adventure balanced with genuine enjoyment. The mountains may be vast and unpredictable, but with Iñaki, they feel welcoming.
His connection to high places began in childhood, wandering trails and learning the rhythms of the land. But it was during his teenage years — discovering the vertical world of climbing — that the mountains became a calling. Since then, rock faces, snowy ridgelines and long alpine routes have shaped both his skill and his character.
Today, Iñaki is an expert mountain and trekking guide across Northern Spain and the Pyrenees, equally at ease on demanding ascents and relaxed scenic walks. His routes are designed to be deeply enjoyable — immersive journeys through serene landscapes, rich wildlife and wide-open views — always adapted to the pace and ability of each traveller.
But there’s another dimension to his work.
Iñaki is also part of a specialist mountain helicopter rescue team, stepping into high-risk situations where precision and composure save lives. It’s a role that reflects not just technical mastery, but quiet courage and deep responsibility. When travellers ask, he shares rescue stories with humility — real moments that reveal the mountain’s power and the teamwork it demands.
