Briscous walks

A round trip route along the banks of the Ardanavy to its mouth at the Adour. This family walk can be done with children on their bicycles.

La promenade des coteaux de Riston est une boucle dans les Barthes de l’Adour. Ces zones humides abritent de nombreux oiseaux.

A beautiful circular route with trails, passages through the woods and a section along the Nive river.

This beautiful loop to discover the foothills of Ursuya and its many springs is published by the Basque Country Tourist Office and is reproduced here for use with Visorando.

Far to the north, Mount Ursuya offers magnificent views of the Basque and Béarn mountains, the plain and the valleys of Piedmont.

A beautiful spring walk along the banks of the Nive and through the countryside of Ustaritz.

A magnificent e-MTB outing with exceptional views of the Basque mountains and the ocean. There are a few difficulties, but it's well worth the effort.

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.

Hike proposed by the Syndicat Intercommunal Nive-Nivelle, transcribed here for use with Visorando. This hike will take you to the heights of Halsou, through moors, forests and farmland offering superb panoramic views of the mountains and the Nive valley. It includes a few slopes, but they are quite manageable. The route is marked in yellow.

A small spa town to visit during the hike. The route will take you around the village and allow you to discover many interesting sites. The mountains are not far away and the landscapes are magnificent. A walk that can be enjoyed with the whole family

A round trip on the south bank of the Bidouze from Guiche.

Publié par le Syndicat Intercommunal Nivelle-Nivelle sous le nom Ospitalia, ce circuit est retranscrit ici pour être utilisé avec Visorando.

Loop passing through Mount Ursuya, a peak jutting out from the hills.

A lovely, fairly short hike that will take you up to a 360° panoramic view around Garralda Peak.

A short drive along small roads to discover the hilly landscape, passing by the beautiful Macaye church. A relaxing route.

Belle boucle en forêt dans le Bois de Mixe. Balade facile en famille.

A circular route through the Ustaritz forest, passing by the Croix des Anglais and the Otsantz Chapel.

A flat route, very interesting for those who love nature and birds (best done during winter migration): grey cranes, ducks, geese, wading birds, etc.

Climb gently to reach a beautiful viewpoint over the surrounding peaks and even the coast on a clear day.

A pleasant hike in the Basque Piedmont with beautiful scenery.

Beautiful views of Itxassou and Mount Ursuya, then Roland's Pass and the Nive Gorges.

A very beautiful route to reach Mondarrain via the north face. The summit passes at the foot of a climbing site. See Practical Information. The view from the summit is 360°, from the Basque Coast (Côte d'Argent) to the Béarn Pyrenees, passing by the peaks of Navarre.

An almost circular route to climb Adarre and descend via the Col de Chancho.

An interesting route that takes you around local farmers, where you can buy Espelette peppers and sheep's cheese. A pleasant route through a charming village.

The hike starts from the centre of the village of Espelette and heads towards the first hills to the south of the town, offering beautiful landscapes and a wide variety of environments and atmospheres. The hike is marked with yellow arrows and the name "Aldaxka".

This 7.5 km circuit, fully signposted, allows you to discover the twelve remarkable trees of the municipality of Labenne in the south of the Landes. Poplars, cork oaks and different types of pines, some of which are over 150 years old. There is an explanatory panel for each remarkable tree. This walk also allows you to immerse yourself in the Landes forest with its pines, eucalyptus trees, oaks and all the local vegetation (arbutus, broom, gorse, etc.). During this walk, you will pass behind Labenne Zoo where you may see lemurs or kangaroos. Please note that at the (8), you will need to climb a tuc (sand hill), which may be difficult for some people. Please respect nature (no picking) and be very vigilant about the risk of forest fires. Several of the plots you will be crossing are private, but the owners have given their permission.

A beautiful ridge walk with magnificent views of the surrounding peaks.

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

The ascent of Le Mondarrain provides access to a viewpoint covering the Basque Country as far as the sea. Views to the south over a wild landscape, kingdom of birds of prey, horses and local breeds of cattle, which are a little wild as they are free to come and go.

Views of the Nive Valley, Mount Ursuya, Mount Baïgura and Mount Artzamendi.Encounter pottoks and small wild cows.You may see sheep, vultures and gliders.View of the Rhune and the ocean with Bayonne, Biarritz and Saint-Jean-de-Luz

This circular loop has enough elevation gain for anyone looking for a challenging hike, while still being accessible to all. What's more, you're in the heart of Basque countryside: sheep, pottoks and vultures are all part of the scenery.

A beautiful hike to the Calvary of Ainhoa with its disc-shaped funerary steles and chapel, avoiding the tedious climb up the monotonous stony track from the village.

This hike is ideal for getting back into shape after a year of varying levels of physical activity. It is suitable for children who are used to walking.You will discover the Basque Country, its traditions and its beauty.You will encounter Pottoks, sheep, springs, hiding places for wood pigeon hunting and vultures.