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The Aldudes tour
Visorando Member
2.64 mi
+659 ft
-643 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Aldudes (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
An easy family walk offering the chance to explore the hills around Aldudes. You may spot a few Pottok ponies roaming freely on the tops of some of the hills.The walk offers some very pretty views of the neighbouring valleys and can be rounded off with a visit to a farm rearing pink and black Basque pigs.
Otsaxar, Otsamuho et Errola en boucle depuis les Aldudes
6.72 mi
+1,864 ft
-1,841 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Aldudes (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
Cette boucle, à l'Est du village des Aldudes, permet de faire une belle trilogie de sommets Otsaxar (825 m), Otsamuhno (901 m) et Errola (907 m), ornés de promontoire rocheux, dans le cadre enchanteur des collines de Basse Navarre. Le retour face aux crêtes Ouest des Aldudes nous donne une vue superbe sur la Peña de Alba, l'Hargibel et le Zarkindegi. On revient au village par le Sud et on découvre (ou redécouvre) les spécialités du village !
Passages interdits ? Voir l'avis di 04/09/2023 et laisser le votre, merci
The Zarkindegi loop from Les Aldudes
6.39 mi
+1,870 ft
-1,857 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Aldudes (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A lovely hike, taking in part of the western ridges of the Aldudes valley, which guarantees magnificent views.
Hautza via Trempetta and return via the Col d'Ispeguy
9.45 mi
+4,249 ft
-4,249 ft
8h 05
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
This hike to Hautza via the Trempetta ridge is well worth the effort. There is a significant elevation gain, but you are guaranteed to be rewarded with spectacular views. The ridge offers breathtaking vistas that will quickly make you forget the difficulty of the hike. This hike climbs successively to several viewpoints.
From the summit of Hautza, there is a 360° view of all the peaks of the Basque Country and, further away, the Pyrenean peaks.
Circular at Col d'Ispeguy via the Balcon sous Tranpeta
6.70 mi
+2,201 ft
-2,195 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A magnificent hike. The views are spectacular all along the way. You can stock up on snacks and drinks at Col d'Ispeguy, which will lighten your backpack. Please note: the path between (2) and (3) may be frightening for those who are afraid of heights. In any case, it should be avoided by everyone when the ground is frozen.
The Abraku from the village of Les Aldudes
7.56 mi
+2,165 ft
-2,139 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Aldudes (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A steep climb right from the start, along a small road, then we take the HRP and the GRT5.
Oylarandoy Chapel and Col d'Urdanzia from Saint-Etienne-de-Baïgorry
11.33 mi
+3,497 ft
-3,517 ft
8h 15
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
This hike allows you to admire the Basque landscape, shaped by man over many centuries.
Col d'Ispéguy and the ridges from Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry
9.69 mi
+2,749 ft
-2,759 ft
6h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A very pretty circular route that follows the French-Spanish border ridge, passing through three passes.A very well-marked red and white path on the Spanish side allows you to pass below the ridges (for those prone to vertigo).
The markings can be helpful, but they change over time due to privatisation, diversions, temporary closures, etc.
This circular may be difficult for some people.
L'Astate from the Col d'Ispéguy
Association / Club / Walk leader
5.21 mi
+1,637 ft
-1,634 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A superb round trip from the Col d'Ispéguy to climb the Astate.
Elorrieta Local Trail
3.62 mi
+1,063 ft
-1,060 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
This route is published under the name SL-NA-Elorrieta and is included here for use with Visorando. It starts at the Col d’Ispeguy and climbs to the Col d’Elorieta via a lovely circular route.
L'Autza from the Col d'Ispeguy and return via the Olhateko Kaskoa ridge
5.70 mi
+2,451 ft
-2,428 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
This is a very beautiful hike that takes us to the first peak over 1,300 m from the ocean. It passes through very varied landscapes along the way. At the Col d'Elhorieta, there is an important megalithic site (cromlechs) that is worth a short detour. At the summit, there is a beautiful 360° view. The return trip along the ridges is truly magnificent in good weather.
Elhorrieta from the Col d'Ispeguy
4.93 mi
+1,099 ft
-1,112 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A round trip from Col d'Ispeguy to climb Elhorriko Kaskoa via a local trail SL-NA Elhorrieta (SL for Sendero Local, local trail in Spanish, NA for Navara, the province of Navarre).
Elhorriko Kaskoa et Urrizpilota depuis le col d'Ispéguy
6.28 mi
+1,932 ft
-1,936 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
Above Baigorry, from the Col d'Ispegi, climb through the forest along the border to reach the majestic Col d'Elhorrieta. The route to Elhorriko Kaskoa and Urrizpilota offers fantastic views of the peaks of Baztan: Autza, Gorramendi, Irrubelkasko and the Iparla range: Buztanzelai, Astate and Pic d'Iparla.The route passes between border markers 98 and 102.
The Oilarandoi loop from Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry
7.73 mi
+2,559 ft
-2,559 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
Oilarandoi is a magnificent viewpoint overlooking all the surrounding peaks. The nearby Munhoa and, further away, Iparla, Autza, Adarza and many others. At the summit, there was originally a hermitage, which was occupied from 1706 to 1792.
The ruins were rebuilt twice, in 1941 and 1985.
This hike includes sections with significant gradients of between 30 and 40%, but the reward is at the end and the view from the summit is well worth the effort.
Circular Munhoa-Olharrandoï from Guermiette
9.21 mi
+3,530 ft
-3,514 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
This is a beautiful hike that takes you around the Guermiette valley via Munhoa and the Urdanzia and Leizartzeko passes. Once you reach the Ahartzako Pass, those with the most stamina can climb up to the Olharandoï Chapel or continue along the hillside following theGR®10.
Circular mignaberry tour from the Irouléguy Winery
4.76 mi
+745 ft
-735 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A hike for the fit and active. Starting from La Cave, hikers take the track from Leispars to reach Soramehaka along the vineyards. Head towards Mignaberry and then descend to Eiheralde, where they cross the bridge to reach Otikoren via the vineyards.
- A paper map of the hike is available at the La Cave d'Irouléguy shop -
Okoxtei circular loop from La Cave d’Irouléguy
3.32 mi
+689 ft
-689 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A challenging walk offering unrivalled views of the valley from the top of the Okoxtei vineyards. The walk takes you through the forest and then along the edge of vineyard plots before returning to Otikoren. - A paper map of the walk is available at the La Cave d’Irouléguy shop -
Circular Oronozia from La Cave d'Irouléguy
2.07 mi
+243 ft
-243 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A short walk for families or those who don’t have much time to spend hiking. Walkers pass through the forest of the old quarry and head up towards Oronozia, where they can enjoy the vineyards overlooking the village and Etxauzia Castle. The return route goes via Iparraguerre and then through the village.
- A paper map of the walk is available at the La Cave d'Irouléguy shop -
The Harriondoko ridges, Lindus and Xaxperro in a loop from Urepel
14.13 mi
+3,294 ft
-3,264 ft
9h 20
Very difficult
Departure from Urepel (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
This loop is a superb hike in Lower Navarre, taking you in turn to the peaks of Lindus, Xaxperro and Sorotepo. This ridge route between France and Spain offers total immersion in the open, wild landscapes of the Basque Country. Throughout the route, panoramic views of the Baigorri valley, the surrounding Basque peaks and, on a clear day, the High Pyrenees follow one after another. A complete itinerary, between high-altitude pastures, airy ridges and a pastoral atmosphere, ideal for hikers in search of tranquillity and wide open spaces.
Munhoa and Col d'Urdanzia circular
7.81 mi
+2,418 ft
-2,431 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Anhaux (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A pleasant hike of moderate difficulty, except for the final climb up Munhoa, which is quite steep. Magnificent views of the Basque Country landscape. The outward leg of the hike follows the GR®10 to the Col d'Urdanzia. The return leg is not marked, so we recommend using the Visorando app.
The Jara from Irouleguy in a loop
6.42 mi
+2,028 ft
-2,028 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Irouléguy (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A beautiful hike along an oldPR® trail, which is unfortunately no longer well marked.
The return journey is on gentler slopes than the outward journey. The end of the route crosses the vineyards of Irouleguy.
In the Irouleguy vineyard
2.91 mi
+404 ft
-394 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Irouléguy (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
Circular loop through the Irouléguy vineyards.
On a sign in front of the church, this route is described under the title "Menta: trail showcasing the unique characteristics of the Irouléguy vineyards".
Surrounded by stunning peaks and offering a peaceful atmosphere, this is an easy walk suitable for the whole family.
Xorroxin waterfall and Inarbegi dolmen from Erratzu
6.76 mi
+1,273 ft
-1,270 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Baztan (Navarre)
Beautiful hike in the Southern Basque Country (Navarra).Discover a refreshing waterfall and a touching dolmen.Beautiful farmhouses in pure Navarrese style.
At the foot of the Iparla peaks via the Col de Larrarté
4.75 mi
+1,453 ft
-1,473 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
This is a beautiful hike that allows you to discover the Iparla ridges without having to climb the various peaks.
The Autza and the Xorroxin waterfalls starting from Erratzu.
10.84 mi
+3,497 ft
-3,504 ft
8h 00
Difficult
Departure from Baztan (Navarre)
Ascent of Autza via Erratzu in a circular route via the Xorroxin waterfalls. Unmarked hike, except for a small section along the GR® trail after the summit. Descent via the Xorroxin waterfalls, a point of interest.
The Pic d'Iparla via the Col d'Harrieta from Urdoz
8.27 mi
+3,022 ft
-3,012 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
Climb to the Pic d'Iparla to enjoy a breathtaking view of the Pyrenees mountain range, as well as the ocean and the distant beaches of the Landes.
The Iparla ridges from Urdoz
10.16 mi
+3,967 ft
-3,947 ft
8h 05
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A superb circuit that passes in front of the Gapelu amphitheatre (one of the most majestic sites in the Basque Country according to Miguel Angulo) and through the Col d'Iparla, which is a tough climb but is rewarded on reaching the ridges with a vast panorama stretching from the sea to the peaks of Orhy and Anie...
Pic de Toutoulia via the Col d'Harrieta from Urdoz
6.51 mi
+2,677 ft
-2,687 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A beautiful circular route at the foot of the Iparla cliffs to the Col d’Harrieta, where you cross over to the Spanish side into a majestic landscape with the Astate (1022 m) and the Buztanzelhai (1029 m) to the south, the Gorra range (1074 m) opposite, and to the north, Toutoulia (987 m) and Iparla (1049 m).
Xorroxin waterfall from Erratzu
3.98 mi
+331 ft
-322 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Baztan (Navarre)
It's a hike for the whole family through forests and past streams, with the reward being the superb Cascade de Xorroxin, source of the Baztan-Bidassoa river... and perhaps the discovery of the treasure guarded by the lamias beneath the waterfall.
Fiteranea
2.98 mi
+348 ft
-348 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Lasse (Pyrénées-Atlantiques) (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
This lovely circular route starting from Lasse follows part of theGR®10route.
The signpost describes this route as offering "Unbeatable views of the citadel of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port".
The Munhoa loop from Lasse
8.81 mi
+2,717 ft
-2,717 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Lasse (Pyrénées-Atlantiques) (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
The Muhnoa is a magnificent 360° viewpoint. Most of the climb is on a gentle slope of about 10%.
The last 1,400 metres become more difficult, but the reward is at the end.
Le Larla from Saint-Étienne-de-BaÏgorry
7.43 mi
+2,454 ft
-2,428 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
The Larla can be climbed from several points. This circular walk is slightly longer than the others and has a greater elevation gain. Despite this difficulty, the walk remains very pleasant and offers, as is often the case in the Basque Country, magnificent views.
Gorramendi and Gorramakil
3.76 mi
+902 ft
-883 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Baztan (Navarre)
Beautiful walk on the ridges between the Gorramendi and Gorramakil peaks, with a magnificent view of the Baztan valley and, on the other side, the Pyrenees.
Not very difficult, it can be done with the whole family.
The ridges of Iparla
6.78 mi
+2,654 ft
-2,677 ft
5h 25
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
Here is a possible route for hiking the Iparla ridges! Please note that this is a fairly strenuous hike, especially the final "ascent" of the ridges.
The Artxuita Dolmen
4.28 mi
+840 ft
-853 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Ascarat (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
This route is also known as Elurti. It allows you to discover the Artxuita dolmen from the village of Ascarat.
The Urculu circular loop from Croix Thibault
6.40 mi
+1,739 ft
-1,716 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Arnéguy (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
The D428 alone offers wonderful scenery. Unless you make frequent stops, you won't be able to enjoy it much as it's best to keep your eyes on the road. The Urculu offers different scenery along this route as you pass through plateaus with magnificent views of the surrounding area and the Basque and Béarn mountains.
Irubelakaskoa from the Otxondo Pass
8.41 mi
+2,149 ft
-2,129 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Baztan (Navarre)
For those familiar with the Irubelkaskoa route from the Basasagarra farm, this hike is much easier.
The road leading to the start from the Otxondo Pass already offers magnificent views.
The hike passes through a beautiful forest and continues along grassy paths, arriving – as is often the case in the Basque Country – at the summit with a 360° view. The return route follows a ridge line to Gorramakil and then Gorramendi for those wishing to extend the hike, with splendid views of all the peaks throughout. For this hike, I joined the track at the Otanarteko Pass.
Baztan Valley village tour
7.62 mi
+1,007 ft
-1,027 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Baztan (Navarre)
A very pleasant hike that takes in the beautiful restored villages of the Baztan valley.
Aritzakun Akomendi circular from the Itzulegi pass
9.86 mi
+3,140 ft
-3,143 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from Baztan (Navarre)
A circular loop alternating between a low, wild section at the bottom of the Aritzakun valley (abandoned village) and a high section on theOkoka, Akomendi and Goramakil ridges. The trail then returns to the starting point at the Itzulegi pass.
Les Gorra and Barda (Akomendi) from Itzulegi circular
7.15 mi
+1,965 ft
-1,965 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Baztan (Navarre)
This circular route covers the peaks of the "Gorra" mountain range between 850 m and 1100 m above sea level. The 360° panorama from the ridges offers a selection of images of the Basque Country, including the Baztan valley (Alkurruntz, Autza), the Iparla mountain range, the green hills of Gorospil, Mondarrain, and the Sare valley with... La Rhune. The return trail to the west crosses a beautiful forest of oak and pine trees and several small, very bucolic streams.
Le Jara from Saint-Martin-d'Arrossa
7.76 mi
+2,175 ft
-2,172 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin-d'Arrossa (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
Magnificent climb to Jara with breathtaking views of Larla, Iparla, Buztanzelai and Autza and, to the north, the ridges of Haltzamendi and Baigura.
A variety of paths, almost always in the open, ending with a cornice path overlooking the Landes plain. Arrival at the summit with a 360° view of the peaks of the Basque Country and Béarn. A pleasant picnic area awaits us there.
Adi ascent
4.92 mi
+1,752 ft
-1,732 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Erro (Navarre)
The Adi overlooks the Urepel valley and the Quinto Real, which belonged to the kings of Navarre. The inhabitants paid a grazing fee corresponding to one-fifth of the herds, the quint.Currently reduced to 2,000 ha on the French side, but belonging to Spain, only the families of Saint-Étienne de Baïgorry have use of it. Herd owners pay a grazing fee (vacade) for each animal. This is why a fence marks the boundary of the Quinto Real.
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