Antzaramendi - Larramendi - Ilhapiztea

A beautiful walk that crosses three promontories with stunning views.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.03 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 201 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 205 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 462 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 335 m

Description of the walk

To get to the starting point, go to the Ahaizemendi pelota court via Ossès and Akaize.

(S/E) Head north-east along the path through the fields to reach a wider path. Turn right, then keep left at the fork that appears shortly afterwards.

(1) Turn right onto the path that runs horizontally towards the pass.

(2) Continue straight ahead, veering slightly eastwards to reach a beautiful viewpoint.

(3) Return to the pass.

(2) Then turn right onto the path that follows the ridge line towards the first peak, Antzaramendi, where there is a reservoir

(4) Descend the ridge line northwards towards the second peak, Larramendi.

(5) Ignore the return path on the left and continue north to reach Larramendi.

(6) Continue north to Arrabeeteko Lepoa (Arrabit Pass in Basque), where there is a hunting hut.

(7) Continue straight along the ridge towards the third peak, Ilhapiztea (Iriapixta)

(8) Take the same route back towards Larramendi.

(5) Turn off onto the path that branches off to the right.

(1) Continue straight ahead, keep to the right and then turn left across the fields to return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 373 m - Parking at the pelota court
  2. 1 : km 0.61 - alt. 368 m - Start of the circular
  3. 2 : km 1.88 - alt. 432 m - Round trip
  4. 3 : km 2.14 - alt. 430 m - Remarkable viewpoint
  5. 4 : km 3.09 - alt. 462 m - Summit - Antzaramendi
  6. 5 : km 3.57 - alt. 412 m - Round trip
  7. 6 : km 4.51 - alt. 381 m - Summit - Larramendi
  8. 7 : km 5.03 - alt. 335 m - Col d'Arrabit (335m)
  9. 8 : km 5.55 - alt. 375 m - Summit - Ilhapiztea
  10. S/E : km 9.03 - alt. 372 m - Parking at the pelota court

Notes

No water sources along the way.

Worth a visit

In Ossès, visit the Goicoechea pottery and buy a good bottle at the Brana distillery.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 18 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
François Cantal
François Cantal

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 04, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Trip taken alone in the early afternoon.
The weather was overcast, but that didn't bother me; quite the contrary. The sun lit up parts of the mountains, which were never the same, making the magnificent landscape constantly change throughout the hike.
Given the relatively low altitude of this hike, I was pleasantly surprised by the breathtaking views along the way.
To be repeated with family or friends.
Thanks to the author of this hike.

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User 24002006

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 19, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike that is very easy to follow (we even took the risk of doing it backwards 🤪). We expected it to be more challenging, but since we did it on a hot morning, it was perfect. Doing it backwards isn't necessarily a good idea because you end up on the road. For the start, the GPS indicates a path on the left, but it's not accessible by car. Continue a little further to the left and park at the foot of the fronton.

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colotimelo64
colotimelo64

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 07, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Completed in early July 2025
Great hike, very easy to do...
No shade, however, but great views and lots of animals!

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Alouette Lulu
Alouette Lulu

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike with no difficulty in finding your way, thanks to the excellent Visorando app and description. Panoramic views all along the route. Perfect for a first hike in the region. Only two other hikers on the trail, and beautiful little horses roaming free. The only downside: be aware that the road to the starting point is very, very narrow. The verges are not mowed. There are very few places to pull over if necessary. Fortunately, we didn't encounter any cars on the way there or back. Thank you for this beautiful hike.

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User 25518785

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 26, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

It's not easy to find the starting point.
It's a shame that it's not a simple path but rather a track.

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User 20156775

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

BEAUTIFUL WALK

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baldijo
baldijo

Overall rating : 2.3 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 23, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

No indication, part of the road, part of the path, a difficult start to identify.

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JMSL
JMSL

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike even in average weather, with beautiful views and a welcoming inn at the end

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Maider
Maider
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Great hike! It starts on the road, but very quickly you find yourself on the trail.
The view is beautiful, and the GPS tracking on the app is brilliant – impossible to get lost.
There are a few small climbs and descents to add variety over the 9 km.
In short, a perfect hike/trail for getting back into shape!
And the restaurant at the start/finish: lovely owners and really tasty food!

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Salies64
Salies64

A really beautiful route... magnificent scenery and easy going... a family outing

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Benoit Marly
Benoit Marly

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful views around Irissarry. Arrange to finish or start at the inn located at the start/finish point. The food is excellent (€18 menu), the welcome is friendly and the chef sings and whistles behind his stoves, better than a nightingale!

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Salies64
Salies64

A very pleasant route surrounded by nature, horses and sheep. No particular difficulty

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Philochard
Philochard

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 09, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

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Rando du mardi ou jeudi
Rando du mardi ou jeudi

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 28, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very easy and pleasant route to get back into the swing of things

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pascalou81
pascalou81

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 22, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An easy and pleasant walk with a 360-degree view of the beautiful landscapes of the Basque Country. A word of advice: start the hike around 10 a.m. so you can have lunch at the inn located in Fronton, at the start of the hike. The inn serves high-quality food and the hosts are friendly and unpretentious. The set menu is incredibly good value, almost like something from another era! A beautiful finale

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