Loop at Ursuya from the Xixtaberrri farm, known as the Blueberry Farm

Here's another way to do a nice loop in Ursuya. This hike is always on open ground on wide paths with magnificent views from the start to the summit. The end of the return journey is via the Iramalda and Harrixuri ridges with Cambo-les-Bains in front of you and, further away, Bayonne and, of course, the coast. On the left, you can see La Rhune, Mondarrain, Artzamendi, etc.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.67 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 1,654 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 1,654 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 2,224 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 810 ft

Description of the walk

In Cambo, head towards Hasparren. On leaving Cambo, take the small road on the right signposted "vente de myrtilles" (blueberry sale). (Chemin de Macaye) Park next to Domaine Xixtaberri: there are a few spaces on the right in the grass.

(S/E) Take the path on the right heading south, go over a cattle grid and follow this path to Gillamuren Borda. Take the track on the right for a short distance until you reach the first fork. The return path is on the right.

(1) Follow the well-marked path on the left that descends slightly. Leave a grassy path on your right and continue straight ahead until you reach a high-voltage pylon.

(2) Leave the main path, which turns right. Go completely left, heading north. The path climbs, turns east and arrives at a fork.

(3) Take the path that climbs and branches off to the right, joining a wide track.

(4) Turn left and pass to the left of a renovated barn, then join the track that climbs up from Hasparren.

(5) Take this track on the right and follow it to an antenna.

(6) Just before the antenna, climb up to the right along the path of your choice to the summit of Ursuya.

(7) Follow the ridge eastwards. Very quickly, you will find a wide path leading downhill. Leave the path that follows the ridges on your left and follow the one on the right, which descends steeply. It turns completely to the right and joins a forest.

(8) Leave the main path that descends to the left and go straight ahead. This well-marked path passes to the left of a ruin covered with brambles. Keep following the path on the far right until you reach a right-angle turn.

(9) Leave this path, which forks left at two buildings. Pass between the two buildings and join a wide track. Follow it to the Mokorreta hut.

(10) Leave the track and take a grassy path just next to the barn. After a hairpin bend, you will reach a crossroads. Leave the wide path that descends and turn right. You will arrive at a stony track. Follow it until you reach a hut and a car park for another departure point towards Ursuya. Go left until you reach a gate.

(11) From there, follow this grassy path that follows a ridge line with magnificent views. Pass three more gates and arrive at a cattle grid, which you cross to the right to reach an intersection with the outward route.

(1) Follow the same route back to the Xixtaberri Estate (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 810 ft - Domaine Xixtaberri
  2. 1 : mi 0.41 - alt. 1,099 ft - Fork
  3. 2 : mi 0.98 - alt. 1,056 ft - Electric pole
  4. 3 : mi 1.37 - alt. 1,243 ft - Fork
  5. 4 : mi 1.75 - alt. 1,388 ft - Track
  6. 5 : mi 2.04 - alt. 1,437 ft - Renovated barn
  7. 6 : mi 2.66 - alt. 1,903 ft - Antenna
  8. 7 : mi 2.97 - alt. 2,221 ft - Mount Ursuya
  9. 8 : mi 3.52 - alt. 1,677 ft - Forest
  10. 9 : mi 3.85 - alt. 1,486 ft - Right-angle turn
  11. 10 : mi 4.08 - alt. 1,437 ft - Borde Mokorreta
  12. 11 : mi 5.02 - alt. 1,299 ft - Gate
  13. S/E : mi 6.67 - alt. 810 ft - Domaine Xixtaberri

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 40 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
Izard
Izard

A pleasant, easy route with a superb layout

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Erremundeguy Jon
Erremundeguy Jon

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 08, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely hike, with a GPX file and a route that was easy to follow.
Great view at the summit

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Izard
Izard

In line with the comments
A pleasant, easy walk
Lovely views

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Maduba
Maduba

A lovely walk, with stunning colours and scenery this spring. 360° views of the ocean, the Pyrenees and the Hautes-Pyrénées, and the valleys of the Basque Country.
A shame about the car park at the start, opposite La Ferme aux Myrtilles – not enough spaces and the ground is uneven. No chance of parking anywhere else!!!

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phiphi38130
phiphi38130

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 27, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike ending at the summit amidst the pottoks.

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Maduba
Maduba

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 11, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk, with stunning colours and scenery this spring. 360° views of the ocean, the Pyrenees and the Hautes-Pyrénées, and the valleys of the Basque Country.
A shame about the car park at the start, opposite La Ferme aux Myrtilles – not enough spaces and the ground is uneven. No chance of parking anywhere else!!!

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Izard
Izard

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 16, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A pleasant walk with lovely views

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KWC096
KWC096

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 31, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful hike on a wide, non-muddy path, which can even be done in the middle of winter.

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eric2706
eric2706

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 05, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful hike with breathtaking views from Mount Ursuva. Be careful on the way back: some closed gates can be confusing and lead you astray, especially the first one.

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ltb
ltb

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A pleasant walk in good weather, but there is a lack of shaded areas, which can be inconvenient in summer.

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Cyril40
Cyril40

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 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 route with lovely scenery and lots of animals...

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Jean-Bernard
Jean-Bernard

Thank you for your comments!

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Mapie.e
Mapie.e

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant hike, with a little over 500 metres of elevation gain on clean, clear trails, without any particular difficulties, offering a 360° panorama at the summit.
Be sure to follow the directions in the description carefully, as there are many trails criss-crossing the Baigura.

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DRotureau
DRotureau

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Very good description. Well done to the author, who has managed to come up with a fairly easy route by making the most of the contour lines and ridges.

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User 980759

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb hike – easy because the elevation gain is very gentle – we encountered horses and saw vultures. Magnificent views, especially at the top with a beautiful 360° panorama. The suggested route allows you to avoid people who set off by car. A very peaceful walk and a very well-marked route – thank you!

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