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Apaola (682 m) walks
Apaola circular walk starting from Arantza
Visorando Member
6.57 mi
+1,949 ft
-1,926 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Arantza (Navarre)
A very beautiful walk starting from Arantza, a small town in the Autonomous Community of Northern Navarre, which geographically belongs to the Bidasoa basin. After setting off, you’ll walk along a track, then along narrow paths, and for a long stretch along a ridge where you’ll be able to climb four or five peaks in turn, including Apaola. Depending on the season, you may come across animals such as horses, cows, sheep and goats. You’ll also find several prehistoric sites.
Walks near Apaola (682 m)
Moulin de l'Enfer and Palacio de Azkolegi
12.90 mi
+3,143 ft
-3,182 ft
8h 40
Difficult
Departure from Baztan (Navarre)
A lovely walk through the heart of the Bastan valley, starting from the Etchebertzekoborda restaurant and passing by the beautifully restored “Moulin de l’Enfer” and the Palacio de Aizkolegi (at the top of the Bertiz estate).
Around Bera
Association / Club / Walk leader
4.54 mi
+810 ft
-1,401 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Bera (Navarre)
A ridge route above the town of Bera, taking you from the Col de Lizuniaga, on the French-Spanish border, to Bera.
The Haute Route des Pyrénées is not yet very high at this point.
Gartzin and the pidgeon hunting huts
4.90 mi
+981 ft
-1,001 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Bera (Navarre)
Following paths through pidgeon hunting huts to climb up to the Gartzin blockhouse. A route starting from the Col d'Ibardin on easily accessible paths. The route can be shortened at the point near the pidgeon hunting huts
From the summit of La Rhune to Sare
4.30 mi
+36 ft
-2,772 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Ascain (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
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.
Ascent to La Rhune from the station at Col de Saint-Ignace
3.32 mi
+2,418 ft
-2,966 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Sare (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
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.
The Alkurruntz tour from Urdax
11.03 mi
+2,680 ft
-2,677 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Urdazubi/Urdax (Navarre)
From the beautiful little Navarran village of Urdax, we set off to conquer Alkuruntz. There are several picnic spots to choose from and the view is magnificent on both the French and Spanish sides.
From Ascain to Hendaye
10.64 mi
+1,079 ft
-1,158 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Ascain (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A lovely stage with a seaside feel and the end of the journey in sight.
In the footsteps of the old Ascain-Sare tramway
4.54 mi
+669 ft
-430 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Ascain (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
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.
Ainhoa – Col des Veaux
10.75 mi
+4,462 ft
-2,995 ft
8h 50
Difficult
Departure from Ainhoa (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
Thefirst stage of a challenging hike linking Ainhoa to the Esteben farm at the Col des Veaux, via Mondarrain and Artzamendi. The return route is described in a second stage.
As well as the numerous 360° views offered by the various peaks climbed during this hike, you may also come across many birds of prey, horses, sheep and cows roaming freely.