Ahetze walks

This walk is a circular route around the village of Ahetze.

An easy family circular. Discover the countryside around Bidart and its iconic mill. This old flour mill, whose origins date back several centuries, is famous not only for its traditional architecture but also for its functionality, which has stood the test of time. The mill uses hydraulic power, characteristic of traditional mills in the Basque Country, which captures the energy of the water from the Uhabia River. It is one of the few mills in the Basque Country still in operation today, producing flour using traditional methods. The route follows part of the Bidart greenway, which can be extended to the sea by following the Uhabia.

A short loop around the towns of Arbonne and Arcangues. It alternates between dirt tracks and quiet roads. During your walk, you can enjoy the coolness of the forest and the view of the golf course.

A family walk along the river following the Uhabia greenway. This easy walk allows you to discover this mill, which is a curiosity.

Discover the Basque coast from Bidart, where you can watch the surfers, to the port of Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The route is uneven between the very pleasant coastal path and the detours behind the numerous properties. You can end your visit at the beach in Saint-Jean-de-Luz or relax in the town.

Published by the municipality of Saint-Pée, this walk through the forest and along the edge of the woods takes you on a circular route around the heights of the municipality. The hike takes its name from the Xipategiko Erreka stream.

A short hike along the most pleasant part of the Basque coastal path.

A round trip along the coast from Cenitz beach in Guéthary to Centre beach in Bidart, via Guéthary harbour, Parlementia beach and Uhabia beach.

Cet itinéraire ombragé, publié par la commune de Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle, est à pratiquer plutôt par temps sec car il sort des sentiers battus.

A pretty loop passing by the Santa Barbara cross with a view of the bay of Saint-Jean-de-Luz

Between Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle and Ascain, this hike is inspired by another called "Collines d'Ibarron" (Ibarron Hills), but I like the trail that starts at point (9).

A circular route through the hills above Ibarron (Ibarrun in Basque) with Zuhalmendi in view. Mainly on wide tracks, this route presents no difficulty.

This walk, published by the municipality of Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle, forms a lovely circular route in the Urguri district.

Route on the heights of Ibarron with a beautiful view of the Nivelle valley.

Another way to tackle all these little peaks between Sare and Ascain. A few fairly steep sections, but the return along the Uzkaingo Erreka is quite picturesque. After the descent from Zuhalmendi, you walk past herds of Basque pigs roaming freely.

This hike allows you to discover Lake Saint-Pée, where there is a small beach where you can cool off before the last part of the route.

Published by the municipality of Biarritz and reproduced here for use with Visorando. This circular route passes along Milady Beach, then alongside Lake Marion and finally alongside Lake Mouriscot before returning via the Cité de l'Océan.

An easy walk around the lake starting from the Cité de l’Océan. ⚠️ Dogs must be kept on a lead for almost the entire route.

A circular route through the Ustaritz forest, passing by the Croix des Anglais and the Otsantz Chapel.

Starting from the pelota court, we suggest a very easy, bucolic circular around the village. Halfway along the route, you will take paths through the woods and unspoilt natural areas.

A family walk along the Nivelle, the fishing port of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, the marina and the beach at Ciboure, the oceanfront, the beach, the port and the Fort de Socoa. What's more, if you get hungry or thirsty, no problem, everything you need is available along the way.

These are three peaks, Bizkartzun, Zuhalmundi and Esnaur, clearly visible from Saint-Jean-de-Luz and located behind Ascain. Emblematic of the nearby hinterland, they each offer a superb 360° view of the coast, the Rhune and the Pyrenees further east. This route takes you up these peaks one after the other on an easy trail with steep sections, flat sections, scree, a bit of tarmac and dirt tracks, all in a stunning setting.

Whether you are a regular or occasional hiker, the hike to the summit of La Rhune is a must, as this peak is omnipresent in the Labourd landscape. A real challenge for some, a breath of fresh air for others, La Rhune is a magnet that attracts walkers and trail runners, climbing up all its slopes. The steep and rocky trails require suitable equipment, so sandals can stay in your beach bag and be used on the way back from your walk. If the sky is clear, the panorama offered by this summit, with its foundations in the ocean, is vast, stretching from the beaches of the Landes to the first peaks of the Pyrenees.

This hike takes you up the Suhalmendi for a magnificent 360° view of the Pyrenees and the ocean. You'll also discover the Basque pig that makes such delicious hams and other charcuterie. There's also a nice little picnic area where you can enjoy your picnic.

A double loop around Bizkartzun allows you to discover this often overlooked waterfall.

This hike passes by a Basque pig farm, which produces Kintoa charcuterie and cured meats. Mount Esnaur offers a beautiful view of Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Ascain.

A family hike through the forest, starting from the beautiful village of Ascain and ending at the Col de Saint-Ignace, a place famous for cyclists, but also because it is the starting point of the little rack railway that takes you up to La Rhune. This pass is very busy in summer.

Although the highest point is “only” 180 m above sea level, this is a lovely walk through the countryside, often alongside streams, with a beautiful waterfall to discover.

This beautiful loop, which takes you from the bottom of the valley to the peaks of Suhalmendi and Esnaur via the Basque pig trail, will allow you to discover many facets of the Basque Country.

A short detour takes you past the bottom of Esnaur, then Suhalmendi and finally up Bizkarzun, two peaks in Ascain dominated by the Rhune.

Did you know that a tramway used to run through the hinterland from the coast (Hendaye, Ciboure) to Sare via Ascain? That was before the car became popular in 1936. This hike takes you along its route, based on available archives. The landscape has preserved the memory of this journey, which you can discover during this excursion under the watchful eye of Mont Esnaur.

A lovely stage with a seaside feel and the end of the journey in sight.

A circular route starting from Amotz and heading towards Suhalmendi through woods and meadows.

This is a short walk we did in October to discover the Esnaur and then gather some chestnuts along the pretty Arraioko Erreka stream.

Take a short tour of the Basque pig farm that gave rise to the Kintoa designation, with a picnic at the Ascain sheepfold.

A beautiful spring walk along the banks of the Nive and through the countryside of Ustaritz.

A simple return walk along the banks of the Nive between Ustaritz and Bassussary using the towpath.

This circular walk takes you to the Napoleonic redoubts used by Marshal Soult's army against Wellington's British troops in 1814. You can enjoy beautiful 360° views. Magnificent hundred-year-old oak trees line the route.

La Rhune in a wide loop below Miramar. A little-used path to the Col des Trois Fontaines. A little longer, but easy and with much better views.

An original route to the summit of Larun Txiki (the Little Rhune), allowing you to discover little-known spots in the Rhune massif. However, this is a fairly demanding hike, suitable for experienced or moderate walkers, as there is still a climb of around 700 metres. Please note: there is a more difficult but optionalsection between (2) and (13)

Short circular on the slopes of La Rhune to the Col des Trois Fontaines. You can go a few steps further to discover the cromlechs.

This hike will take you to one of the first peaks in the Pyrenees, offering views of the entire French and Spanish Basque Country.

From the Rhune mini-train station, this hike climbs to the summit at 905 metres. The trail crosses moors, pastures and small woods, offering progressive views of the Basque Coast and the Pyrenees. Along the way, pottoks and mountain birds punctuate the ascent. At the summit, the 360° panorama reveals the ocean on one side and the Pyrenean mountain range on the other, rewarding your efforts with a spectacular natural spectacle.

It is a short, family-friendly walk, with no difficulty at all. The Untxin is a small river that flows into the bay of Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Ciboure. With a bit of luck, you may spot fish and birds in the mudflats (ducks, seagulls, snipes, egrets, etc.)

The old coastal path along the Basque coastline from Ciboure to Hendaye is permanently closed to pedestrians due to coastal erosion and numerous landslides.A new path, further inland, has been temporarily proposed by the Pyrénées-Atlantiques Department. This is the route described here. (!) Comment from a user on 30 August 2025 >Hello, access to this route is now prohibited between SOCOA point (1) and the corniche house point (8) by prefectural decree. Could you please note this restriction, as I have informed and discouraged hikers who were venturing onto this section.nOTE: The comment dated 25 July 2025 is the subject of this proposal, but the signs had not yet been put up.FFRando64. GR®8 coastlineexplanatory pdf from FFRando 64

A beautiful circular route with trails, passages through the woods and a section along the Nive river.

A route to the summit of Zuhalmendi, featuring traces of the past along the way, such as wayside shrines, a wash house and a redoubt, as well as the chance to learn about pig farming.

A beautiful hike that will allow you to discover the most famous peaks of the Basque Country around you as you climb, but also to enjoy a wide view of the ocean.

With the beautiful village of Sare as its starting point, this hike showcases the built heritage, old stones, history and landscapes in a very varied loop where there is no room for monotony. From a sporting point of view, the climbs and descents follow one another without transition, never very long, but admittedly with a few steep sections that are sometimes quite tough. It takes a little effort to complete this varied circuit between the town hall square and the heights of the Col de Saint-Ignace. But above all, there are discoveries to be made along the way. Walking along the cobblestones of the old galtzada (medieval road) is a poignant introduction to the area's heritage, followed further on by an old wash house, the remains of Napoleonic redoubts and traditional houses and barns.

A round trip walk along the seafront in Anglet. This flat walk is easy and offers ever-changing views of the coastline with beautiful waves.

Starting from Sare, a beautiful little village in the Basque Country, a short hike allows you to discover the beautiful landscape around the village.

A superb walk along the seafront between Biarritz and Anglet. Easy and enjoyable.

This is a short walk with no other aim than to spend a pleasant moment in a superb landscape and enjoy the peace and quiet of the wide open spaces of the Basque Country.

A very beautiful hike that climbs from Sare towards La Rhune and passes from pass to pass, offering remarkable views of the mountains, countryside and ocean.

This route is a beautiful circular route between Souraïde and Espelette via the Col de Pinodieta. This hike is published by the municipality of Espelette under the name "Pinodieta" and is reproduced here for use with Visorando.

This hike offers spectacular views of the ocean and the Pyrenees. It is suitable for families at any time of year.

A beautiful route to discover La Rhune in all its glory.

La Petite Rhune, passing by the Yasola venta, offers an unusual view of La Rhune. Follow this trail towards the Col de Kizkuitz to discover an unusual feature of the Rhune massif. The return to the Col des Trois Fontaines will allow you to seek out the little secrets of the Ihizelai rocky plateau.

La Rhune, the legendary mountain of the Basque Country, is never really easy to climb.This hike via the central ridge and the chimney is certainly one of the most difficult ways to reach the summit. The descent via Petite Rhune and Subizia is also difficult.Despite this, this hike is worth doing once because it takes you off the beaten track. You won't meet many people. The path is varied and the views are splendid.

Climb to the summit of Ciboure Mountain to discover the Basque Coast via the Insola forest.

This hike will take you up to the Petite Rhune (or even the Rhune for the more adventurous) via a route that is rarely used in places. It is classified as difficult not because of its length or elevation gain, but because of the potential difficulty in finding your way (the Visorando app is recommended) in certain sections and due to the steep, sustained gradient on the climb to Subizia (which can be avoided by going via Venta Yasola).

A hike in the heart of nature, with views of either the sea or the mountains, but also offering the chance to discover dolmens and a fortified camp dating back to Napoleon.

A lovely walk passing through the ventas, through the forest to Ibardin, then, on the way back, amongst the ferns with lovely views of the mountains and the sea.

The view from the top is magnificent, both to the south towards the surrounding peaks and to the north towards the coast.

A beautiful walk around the village of Ainhoa, passing by an old fish farm

This circular loop has enough elevation gain for anyone looking for a challenging hike, while still being accessible to all. What's more, you're in the heart of Basque countryside: sheep, pottoks and vultures are all part of the scenery.

This route will take you to the summit of Errebi more directly than via the Notre-Dame d'Arantza chapel. Two-thirds of the climb is on a gentle slope, ending with a slightly steeper section. The reward is at the summit with a 360° view. Horses and sheep will accompany you along the gentle descent to the Col des Trois Croix.

A beautiful hike to the Calvary of Ainhoa with its disc-shaped funerary steles and chapel, avoiding the tedious climb up the monotonous stony track from the village.

This hike is ideal for getting back into shape after a year of varying levels of physical activity. It is suitable for children who are used to walking.You will discover the Basque Country, its traditions and its beauty.You will encounter Pottoks, sheep, springs, hiding places for wood pigeon hunting and vultures.

The chapel of Ainhoa, dedicated to Our Lady, was built on the side of Mount Atsulai at an altitude of 389 metres. Below the chapel, a small cave has been reconstructed. The statue of the Blessed Virgin dominates a spring near which Mary is said to have appeared in a hawthorn bush to a shepherd who exclaimed: "aranza zu" or "you in a hawthorn bush!". Source: Heritage of the Basque Country

This hike takes you over the peaks of Soporro and Errebi, starting from the Col de Pinodieta. You’ll enjoy magnificent views all the way to the coast and encounter plenty of local wildlife: pottoks and vultures will be a regular feature of your hike. There are two water points along the route and numerous possible variations to shorten or extend it.

After reaching the summit of La Rhune via the little train (a lovely climb), we head back down towards the village of Sare. A lovely stretch through the woodland, occasionally passing horses roaming freely.

Ainhoa, ranked among the most beautiful villages in France, invites you to discover its gentle environment. The shimmering half-timbered houses in the village centre give way to peaceful countryside dotted with isolated farms. A steady but relatively short climb in the company of pottoks and flocks of sheep takes you up the hillsides and mountains. This is followed by a magnificent open balcony path, offering a vast panorama of Spain, the Nivelle valley, the Rhune and, further away, the coast. Three huge white crosses proudly dominating the village of Ainhoa and facing the pyramidal summit of Atxuria guide your steps towards Notre-Dame de l'Aubépine, a divine spot for a picnic. Here, splendid Basque steles add to the spiritual dimension of this unique viewpoint.

Climb up to the oratory overlooking Aïnhoa through the forest to enjoy a magnificent view of the Atlantic coast and the most important Basque peaks.

This hike starts in one of the most beautiful villages in the Basque Country. The route takes you up a series of climbs to the Col des Trois Croix. From there, you climb to the summit of Errebi. The view stretches from the ocean to the mountains of Labourd.

A circular walk that climbs from the old customs house and passes via the two headlands of Oneaga and Mokoa. An easy family walk.

This is a very easy hike that starts at the foot of the Col d'Ibardin next to the old customs house, climbs up to the pass and descends on the side facing the bay of Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It is called the Sentier des Mulets (Mule Trail) in reference to the convoys of mules that once criss-crossed the mountain to carry all kinds of goods, not necessarily declared at customs, across the border. For the record, Pierre Loti's novel Ramuntcho, written in Ascain, recounts these stories of smugglers.

Popular for its ventas and other Sunday shopping, the Col d'Ibardin is also the starting point for easy, scenic walks along the Atlantic coast. One of these involves a visit to Lake Xoldokogaina and is suitable for families. As most of the climb is concentrated at the beginning of the walk, it is advisable to take a leisurely pace to reach the highest venta, then the Manddale slopes. The view is already very wide and encourages contemplative breaks. As you round a grove of conifers, the entire Xoldokogaina massif comes into view, a complex of moors and shady valleys, a true paradise for pottoks! It's time for the long descent to the lake, where you can take a break in the shade of hundred-year-old oaks.

This hike takes you to a large bunker that runs through the mountain and was part of the defensive structures built along the border during Franco's time to prevent a possible invasion from France. But the views of the surrounding landscape are very beautiful.

This hike is actually a trilogy of the most beautiful places to the west and north-west of the Col d'Ibardin. The Col d'Ibardin (the French-Spanish border ridge) is well known for its ventas and restaurants, which attract many visitors all year round. But it also offers beautiful walks thanks to its tracks and hiking trails. What is proposed here is a long route that passes through the three main points of these places and offers the most beautiful views of this region over the surrounding peaks, such as the Trois Couronnes to the west and the Rhune to the east. There are also magnificent views of the ocean and the towns of Bayonne, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Hendaye, Hondarribia, Irun, etc.

Lake Xoldokogaina, also known as Lake Ibardin, is located at an altitude of 330 m in the Arola Valley, surrounded by the Xoldo, Munhoa and Onéaga mountains. It was created in the early 1930s as a water reserve. Swimming and fishing are prohibited. A hike starting from the car park, below the ventas (traditional Basque restaurants) when arriving from the pass, provides access to the lake and offers beautiful views of the Basque coast and the surrounding mountains. The trail crosses pastureland where you may encounter pottoks and betisoak. The Ibardin Pass offers exceptional views of the Spanish and French Pyrenees. The site is ideal for relaxing by the water or enjoying a picnic.

A beautiful hike that combines superb views and varied trails. Definitely do it in good weather to enjoy the landscapes that await you.