Baigura from Oihanetxeberria Macaye

This hike has an ideal profile, with a steep but steady climb and a gentle descent with beautiful landscapes to admire. The 360° view of Bégura is magnificent

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 11.68 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 5h 25 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 721 m
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    Descent: - 721 m

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    Highest point: 891 m
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    Lowest point: 170 m

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Description of the walk

There is parking for around ten cars at Oihanetxeberria.

(S/E) Head east towards Baïgura for 50 m and take the path that climbs up to the right. After 400 m, leave the path that continues to the left and take the path that continues straight ahead.

(1) Pass afirst sheepfold, then asecond. Continue along the clearly visible path.

(2) When you reach the Col de Chancho, cross the meadow and continue climbing to the left. After 250 m, you will have two options.

(3) A direct route (the one marked) or a small detour to the left, which is easier to climb. Reach elevation 593.
Then continue to the small pass between Haltzamendi and Baïgura.

(4) After taking a moment to admire the Cirque du Baïgura, take the ridge on the left to the summit of Baïgura.

(5) From here, you have countless places to stop for a snack.
From Baïgura, begin the descent along the ridge, heading north. Take this ridge, which presents no difficulty.
Pass two orientation tables, then Erregelu and continue along the ridge, heading east, until you reach elevation 642.

(6) At this point, make a hairpin turn and continue your descent, heading north. Continue along the well-marked path and look for the "Baïgura discovery trail".

(7) From elevation 604, it follows almost the same contour line to the north-west, crossing the Aran 200 m downstream from its source.

(8) It crosses a path and arrives at the concrete road that climbs up to Baiïgura.

(9) When you reach it, take the concrete road on the left and climb for about 100 m, then take a path on the right (route described).
Be careful not to take a path that follows the concrete road below it. Always take the path on the right. This leads to the fern meadow.
There is an alternative route that avoids the ferns, especially in summer when they are very dense. Turn right and follow the concrete road for 300 m, then take the path on the left, which will allow you to resume the hike while avoiding the ferns and ticks.

(10) Continue in the same direction through the ferns, heading north-west. You will inevitably come to a path. Take it on the left.
Continue down this path, which will take you to the car park at Oihanetxeberria (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 171 m - Car park at Oihanetxeberria
  2. 1 : km 0.72 - alt. 280 m - Sheepfold
  3. 2 : km 2.04 - alt. 445 m - Col de Chancho
  4. 3 : km 2.27 - alt. 456 m - Elevation 456. Two options
  5. 4 : km 4.05 - alt. 818 m - Small pass. On the left
  6. 5 : km 4.74 - alt. 891 m - On the ridge - Mont Baïgura
  7. 6 : km 6.85 - alt. 634 m - Altitude 642
  8. 7 : km 7.41 - alt. 604 m - Elevation 604. On the left
  9. 8 : km 8.76 - alt. 520 m - Joyeuse (rivère)
  10. 9 : km 9.47 - alt. 468 m - Concrete road
  11. 10 : km 9.7 - alt. 461 m - Ferns
  12. S/E : km 11.68 - alt. 170 m - Car park at Oihanetxeberria

Worth a visit

On the north face of Baïgura, you can watch paragliders take off.
After the hike, you can quench your thirst in a fun environment at the Bordaberria leisure centre.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 22 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.9 / 5
philippe.eymery
philippe.eymery

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 02, 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 despite the gloomy weather. The climb is steep at the start, but you just need to walk at a steady pace. No particular difficulties. We completed it in 3.5 hours with just a few stops to drink water. Worth doing again in good weather to better enjoy the scenery.

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lauramona
lauramona

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very beautiful route, but the climb from the car park to the summit is quite steep. The landscape is stunning, apart from the antennas.
If I do it again, I'll go left instead of right.
Lots of hang gliders and very windy

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Micas
Micas

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hike done in October, few people, worth the detour for the view, first on the climb up to Iparla, then of the coast and other surrounding mountains, and finally from the summit ridge over the Pyrenees, a magnificent viewpoint despite the antennas.
It can be busy during the season as there is a road leading to it.
The descent is via a ridge, with 45 minutes of uninterrupted views of the Pyrenees, then along a well-marked path. At this time of year, the ferns are cut back due to problems with the path towards the end, where the slope has been cut away.
A very beautiful loop trail, thank you very much!
no vegetation, may be hot in summer.

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Grouch
Grouch

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

A route I do regularly, since I live nearby....
It's a steep climb right from the start.
The scenery is magnificent if the weather is good.
From the top of Baïgura, you can see the coast to the west and the Pyrenees mountains to the south.
Be careful if it's wet, as the descent can be quite slippery towards the end.
I've been along these paths more than ten times and I never get tired of them!

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Lenna34500
Lenna34500

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A magnificent hike that passes through different landscapes
At the top, you can see where paragliders take off from Baigura
Superb hike

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Vincent Lafori
Vincent Lafori

Superb hike. The climb is a bit challenging, but the view at the top is splendid and the descent is very pleasant, offering views all the way down... What a shame about all those antennas at the top...

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PAT5864
PAT5864

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 28, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pretty loop offering beautiful views along the entire route and presenting no difficulties.
We did it in October and the colours were magnificent.
The only tricky part to spot on the route is the small path in the meadow at point 10.

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Cyril40
Cyril40

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 20, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Great hike with lots of animals (many birds of prey, horses, cows, etc.) and beautiful views. The first climb is quite steep, but the rest is easy.

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SeveMorg
SeveMorg

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful route, with a climb that you really feel (especially with the gusts of wind that day) and a magnificent view afterwards, with open, green hills on one side and a wilder, more rugged landscape on the other. Lots of pottocks (horses) and birds of prey. And lots of chestnuts!

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popaulito
popaulito

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 13, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful route

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MGSN85
MGSN85

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 16, 2023
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, to be repeated in good weather! The fog and rain stopped us at the pass just before the summit!

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GLEPATIO
GLEPATIO

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 07, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

An easy hike, best done on a sunny day, with breathtaking views... Lots of birds of prey gliding on the wind, so close you could almost touch them. Information about the flora and fauna on the way back, very informative...

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Rcool
Rcool

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 10, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello, this is a beautiful hike that is well worth the approximately 3-hour climb without any breaks. The scenery is beautiful right from the start. Take the time to enjoy it, as the view from the summit is superb, with a 360° panorama. Paragliders watch the vultures in order to imitate them and join their aerial dance. They sometimes fly surrounded by around twenty vultures, as if it were a game.
Important note: just after point 9, we came across a mass grave of about thirty sheep in various stages of decomposition, with a foul smell. Trying to get around it, we missed the trail and had to turn back and take the alternative route that leads to point 10. Tip: take this alternative route at the start.
The descent is gentle, not very steep and therefore not very fast.
Best done on a day that is not too hot as there is virtually no shade.

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Francis40
Francis40

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 06, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful route with magnificent scenery and very few people.
Thanks to the author.

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pyrole
pyrole

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 02, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very beautiful route with magnificent views. Easy start with a van.

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