Chambre d'Amour - Biarritz Lighthouse

This hike offers spectacular views of the ocean and the Pyrenees. It is suitable for families at any time of year.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.48 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 44 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 40 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 47 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 7 m

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Description of the walk

Park in one of the car parks at Plage de la Chambre d'Amour in Anglet.

(S/E) Head towards the beach.

(1) Turn left to walk along the beach towards Chambre d'Amour.

(2) At the end of the path, turn left onto the Promenade des Sources footpath, walk up to the top of the cliff and join Allée Paul Prieto, just before Boulevard de la Mer.

(3) Admire the magnificent view of the coast and the ocean, from the Biarritz lighthouse to the Barre de l'Adour. Turn right to follow the path that runs parallel to Boulevard de la Mer before joining it. Continue right on the boulevard, which then becomes Avenue du Général Mac Croskey.

(4) Turn right and continue along Rue d'Haïtzart, which runs along the coast road.

(5) Go around the lighthouse and enjoy the sweeping view of Biarritz, the Rocher de la Vierge and the Pyrenees. Then pass under the tamarisk alley to the Hôtel Régina.

(6) Turn left onto Avenue de l'Impératrice, then turn right onto Rue d'Haïtzart.

(4) Turn left and continue straight on Boulevard de la Mer.

(3) Turn left onto Promenade du Grand Large, then cross at the pedestrian crossing. Next, turn right onto Allée Paul Prieto, leaving Promenade des Sources, which you took on the way there, opposite you. Go around the roundabout on the left and follow Boulevard des Plages to return to the car park, which is on the left at the next roundabout (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 9 m - Chambre d'Amour Beach car park
  2. 1 : km 0.29 - alt. 7 m - Turn left to walk along the beach
  3. 2 : km 1.26 - alt. 13 m - Turn left onto Promenade des Sources
  4. 3 : km 1.67 - alt. 44 m - Boulevard de la Mer, on the right
  5. 4 : km 2.42 - alt. 41 m - Turn right onto Rue d'Haïtzart
  6. 5 : km 2.87 - alt. 28 m - Biarritz Lighthouse
  7. 6 : km 3.27 - alt. 40 m - Hôtel Régina, on the left on Avenue de l'Impératrice
  8. S/E : km 5.48 - alt. 9 m - Chambre d'Amour Beach car park

Worth a visit

Possible visit to the Biarritz Lighthouse

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 10 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
gasfranc
gasfranc

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant urban escape offering magnificent views, safe to do even at sunset, as was the case for us. A spring evening like this by the ocean in Anglet is bound to attract crowds. So there were lots of onlookers, but they weren't hikers doing our route.

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Rousseau
Rousseau

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 07, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Nice walks to do with the family
Not always easy to follow the route

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dedetanguy29100
dedetanguy29100

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 25, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk in fine weather, with magnificent scenery.

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goodrandoa4
goodrandoa4

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 06, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Stunning scenery, lovely walk

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Hervé Bignon
Hervé Bignon

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 23, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

The walk is very pleasant and the view of Biarritz from the lighthouse is undoubtedly the most beautiful view of the city.

The Avenue du Général Mac Croskey section is on a narrow pavement but perfectly passable, the rest is pedestrianised.

Thank you for the idea.

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janmich49
janmich49

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 29, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

superb family hike, highly recommended

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enzo1611
enzo1611

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 28, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Beautiful ocean views

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Orando974
Orando974 ★

Hello,

Thank you for your reply!

Enjoy your hikes,
Orando974

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grandin
grandin ★

Ludivic

When you leave your comment next to "Date of hike", you will see a small calendar...

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Orando974
Orando974 ★
• Edited:

Hello Grandin,

Thank you, that's kind of you, but we returned to Réunion yesterday. We were in Anglet (a few kilometres from Biarritz) about two weeks ago. I really liked Biarritz and the Basque Country in general. We only walked in the towns and didn't do any trails. Do you know how to change the date on which we did the hike?

Happy hiking to you,

Ludovic

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grandin
grandin ★

Thank you for your comment, orando974.

Have a great holiday on the mainland...

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Orando974
Orando974 ★
• Edited:

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 12, 2018
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Hike done without really following the route. A very pleasant urban walk! It is possible to extend it by following the beach northwards for 4 kilometres. Don't hesitate to bring some money for the lighthouse: the view is well worth the detour!

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legaurele
legaurele

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 07, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A walk offering beautiful panoramic views of the coast, which makes up for the stretch along the road near the lighthouse. A must-do!

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GilbertG972
GilbertG972

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 20, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A lovely route for a springtime stroll under the Basque sun. The lighthouse is magnificent and the views of Biarritz and Anglet are superb. Really enjoyable.

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