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Chapelle Saint-Michel (Olhette) walks
A circular tour of La Rhune from Olhette via Intzola and Miramar
Visorando Member
8.77 mi
+3,048 ft
-3,041 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Urrugne (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A complete route for climbing La Rhune via its north-western side. In addition to the iconic view from the La Rhune orientation point,the secondary peaks – Subizia, Petite Rhune and Miramar – offer stunning views of the mountain range and the Basque coast.
Walks near Chapelle Saint-Michel (Olhette)
Gartzin and the pidgeon hunting huts
4.90 mi
+981 ft
-1,001 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Bera (Navarre)
Following paths through pidgeon hunting huts to climb up to the Gartzin blockhouse. A route starting from the Col d'Ibardin on easily accessible paths. The route can be shortened at the point near the pidgeon hunting huts
In the footsteps of the old Ascain-Sare tramway
4.54 mi
+669 ft
-430 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Ascain (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
Did you know that a tramway used to run through the hinterland from the coast (Hendaye, Ciboure) to Sare via Ascain? That was before the car became popular in 1936. This hike takes you along its route, based on available archives. The landscape has preserved the memory of this journey, which you can discover during this excursion under the watchful eye of Mont Esnaur.
From the summit of La Rhune to Sare
4.30 mi
+36 ft
-2,772 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Ascain (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
After reaching the summit of La Rhune via the little train (a lovely climb), we head back down towards the village of Sare. A lovely stretch through the woodland, occasionally passing horses roaming freely.
From Ascain to Hendaye
10.64 mi
+1,079 ft
-1,158 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Ascain (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A lovely stage with a seaside feel and the end of the journey in sight.
Ascent to La Rhune from the station at Col de Saint-Ignace
3.32 mi
+2,418 ft
-2,966 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Sare (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
From the Rhune mini-train station, this hike climbs to the summit at 905 metres. The trail crosses moors, pastures and small woods, offering progressive views of the Basque Coast and the Pyrenees. Along the way, pottoks and mountain birds punctuate the ascent. At the summit, the 360° panorama reveals the ocean on one side and the Pyrenean mountain range on the other, rewarding your efforts with a spectacular natural spectacle.
New coastal path from Socoa to Hendaye
4.01 mi
+390 ft
-295 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Urrugne (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
The old coastal path along the Basque coastline from Ciboure to Hendaye is permanently closed to pedestrians due to coastal erosion and numerous landslides.A new path, further inland, has been temporarily proposed by the Pyrénées-Atlantiques Department. This is the route described here.
(!) Comment from a user on 30 August 2025
>Hello, access to this route is now prohibited between SOCOA point (1) and the corniche house point (8) by prefectural decree. Could you please note this restriction, as I have informed and discouraged hikers who were venturing onto this section.nOTE: The comment dated 25 July 2025 is the subject of this proposal, but the signs had not yet been put up.FFRando64. GR®8 coastlineexplanatory pdf from FFRando 64
Around Bera
Association / Club / Walk leader4.49 mi
+886 ft
-1,476 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Bera (Navarre)
A ridge route above the town of Bera, taking you from the Col de Lizuniaga, on the French-Spanish border, to Bera.
The Haute Route des Pyrénées is not yet very high at this point.
Basque coast from Guéthary to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
5.35 mi
+453 ft
-440 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Guéthary (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A short hike along the most pleasant part of the Basque coastal path.
From Bidart to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
6.82 mi
+469 ft
-472 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Bidart (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
Discover the Basque coast from Bidart, where you can watch the surfers, to the port of Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The route is uneven between the very pleasant coastal path and the detours behind the numerous properties. You can end your visit at the beach in Saint-Jean-de-Luz or relax in the town.
Ainhoa – Col des Veaux
10.75 mi
+4,462 ft
-2,995 ft
8h 50
Difficult
Departure from Ainhoa (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
Thefirst stage of a challenging hike linking Ainhoa to the Esteben farm at the Col des Veaux, via Mondarrain and Artzamendi. The return route is described in a second stage.
As well as the numerous 360° views offered by the various peaks climbed during this hike, you may also come across many birds of prey, horses, sheep and cows roaming freely.