Beleakarre Tour

A lovely walk that takes you up into the Arbéroue Valley.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.48 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 165 m
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    Descent: - 166 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 290 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 124 m

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Description of the walk

To get there, from the town hall in Saint-Esteben, continue along the road to Saint-Palais. After 2 km, turn right just after a bridge, at a garage. You can park at the side of the small road. The start of the walk is 200 m away, following the road uphill.

(S/E) Follow the road uphill and, at the bend, enter the wood to the south. Ignore a path on the right and take a hairpin bend to the left (Karrikaburua on the map) then a little further on to the right.

(1) After passing through the chestnut trees, turn right and continue south, ignoring a path on the right further on.

(2) Climb up to the plateau. The landscape is superb, especially in autumn. Continue towards the summit to discover the Arbéroue landscape with a panoramic view of the entire valley.

(3) Continue to the right at the corner of the cluster of trees and descend towards the valley.

(4) Take the hairpin bend to the right before a gate to return to the hillside. Leave the path leading to Basagaitzea on your left and continue straight on until you reach the junction with a road.

(5) Go up the road on the right and return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 125 m - Parking is available at the side of the road
  2. 1 : km 0.6 - alt. 228 m - Turn right
  3. 2 : km 1.22 - alt. 257 m - Flat section between Belekarre and Eltzaruze
  4. 3 : km 1.89 - alt. 286 m - Group of trees on the right
  5. 4 : km 2.53 - alt. 186 m - Junction, on the right
  6. 5 : km 4.11 - alt. 142 m - Road junction
  7. S/E : km 4.48 - alt. 124 m - Parking is available at the side of the road

Notes

There are no water sources on the route.

Worth a visit

The famous Isturitz and Oxocelhaya caves are located 3 km away.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 14 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
reveillo
reveillo

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 06, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant short hike, ideal for getting back into shape...
Very beautiful views
The only slight downside is a very slippery descent of about 200 metres

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Sopadrabrocas
Sopadrabrocas

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A parish-specific to Brittany hike, short but with everything a long hike has to offer, with a variety of landscapes and paths. We had a very pleasant time.

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Natacha Mazé
Natacha Mazé

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A fairly easy route. The ground is not too muddy, but some areas are slippery (even when slightly damp). Bring good footwear in case of rain. Otherwise, the scenery is magnificent. Much of the route is shaded, making it an ideal hike in hot weather. An ideal hike. Suitable for young and old alike.

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Stéphane Harguindeguy
Stéphane Harguindeguy

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Great hike with the children.

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baldijo
baldijo

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

A magnificent hike offering superb panoramic views.

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Marcrenault56
Marcrenault56

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely family route with surprising sights around every corner.
Steep but accessible start, then very easy around the hills.

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Benoit Marly
Benoit Marly

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 11, 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, easy route, mostly shaded in the morning, with a beautiful panoramic view of Saint-Esteben and the surrounding area. My dog and I loved it. The only downside that day was the presence of hunters (in August, oddly enough).

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Thamang
Thamang

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Short, easy hiking route with beautiful views.
Suitable for children.

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benaresbaby
benaresbaby

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, easy hike with beautiful views. Suitable for families. Easy route to follow.

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lambillard
lambillard
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

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

A lovely little hike with good signposting. A slightly tricky section towards the end due to a flock of sheep (signposting unclear and muddy).
No difficulty and beautiful views of the region.

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yarru
yarru

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 27, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk in fine weather, 27°C, light breeze.
No difficulty, even for children.
Plenty of shaded areas.
The section between points 3 and 4 is very exposed to the sun in the afternoon, so take care in hot weather.

The cabin in the woods is in a spot that makes you want to stop for a picnic.
Children should enjoy a long break here.

Once you reach point 3, there is a beautiful view of the surrounding peaks, all the way to La Rhune!

We'll do it again with our grandchildren, they'll love it!

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Bioux
Bioux

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 24, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

To make it easier to follow the route, follow the "belekarre" signs. The path is marked with a yellow line. Much of the route is well shaded.

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fred17640
fred17640

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 25, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Add the easy climb to Eltzarruze to the route, as described in "Les Sentiers d'Emilie" (Emilie's Trails).

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peaudail
peaudail

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 16, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

now there is a hut with tables and benches halfway along the walk.

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