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Baztan walks
Atxuela Lepoa circular route from Azpilkueta
Association / Club / Walk leader
6.40 mi
+1,581 ft
-1,581 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Baztan (Navarre)
A lovely circular route starting from the village of Azpilkueta via the Atxuela Pass.
Legate from Lekaroz (Baztan)
Visorando Member7.70 mi
+2,208 ft
-2,215 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Baztan (Navarre)
Legate (870 m) is one of the most picturesque peaks in the Baztan valley. Located to the North of Elizondo, the view from the summit is 360°, with Askolegi dominating the Bertiz park. Below, a majestic calvary leads the way back to the hamlet of Lekaroz.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Zapitor and Mendabio from Etxebertzeko Borda
6.01 mi
+1,486 ft
-1,480 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Baztan (Navarre)
A lovely walk that includes a visit to a moving mill steeped in history, but also takes in the surrounding peaks as you climb up from a beautiful Navarrese forest.
The Moulin d'Enfer and the GR®11 loop from Etxebertzeko Borda
6.44 mi
+1,207 ft
-1,207 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Baztan (Navarre)
A beautiful hike through a forest of oak, beech and spruce.Here, green dominates.There are many sights to see, including a beautifully renovated mill and lime kilns that bear witness to Navarre's history.At the top of the hike, a beautiful view of the Basque country on the French side, and of the sea if the sky is clear.
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).
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.
Ezkitz and Alkurruntz
10.01 mi
+2,083 ft
-2,064 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Baztan (Navarre)
A panoramic route along the ridge line west of Alkurruntz, characterised by a succession of large bumps and plateaus (Atxuela, Larrondo and Iñaterri passes) up to the summit of Ezkitz. We will finish the route by climbing Alkurruntz and returning via the easiest route.
Alkurruntz from Col d'Otxondo
3.79 mi
+1,089 ft
-1,093 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Baztan (Navarre)
Beautiful ascent to an accessible summit offering 360° views of the sea and 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.
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.
Goizamendi, Antsestegi and Lizartzu from Lizarmeaka (Otxondo)
8.71 mi
+2,146 ft
-2,123 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Baztan (Navarre)
A beautiful circular route along the ridges from Otxondo offering panoramic views of the Baztan Valley, then the Gorra range and the peaks of the Basque Country. At Lizartzu, you can visit the three caves, remnants of the Franco era. On the return journey, you’ll discover the western slope, with the Côte Basque, La Rhune, Atxuria and the jewel of the Baztan, Alkurruntz.
A loop starting from Puerto Otsondo
6.21 mi
+932 ft
-909 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Baztan (Navarre)
On this 10km route, which is not very physically demanding, you can admire the Bastan valley and the Elizako Erreka stream. There are also sheepfolds, the calm of the Basque mountains and encounters with pottoks and ponies.
Antsestegi and Lizartzu from Otxondo
6.30 mi
+1,368 ft
-1,335 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Baztan (Navarre)
A lovely hike which, despite a reasonable elevation gain, will allow you to admire many of the Basque Country’s key peaks and, on a clear day, offer you a breathtaking view of the coast.
Antsestegi rocks from the Goropsil Pass (Muga lepo)
4.60 mi
+1,217 ft
-1,217 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Baztan (Navarre)
Easy hike on the ridges south of the border. Beautiful panoramic views and bucolic setting. Accessible by road to the Gorospil Pass. Beautiful view to the south from the Antsetegi rocks.
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