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Col de Mehatze ou col Méhatché (716m) walks
Peñas de Itsusi depuis le Col de Mehatze
Association / Club / Walk leader
3.17 mi
+919 ft
-919 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Itxassou (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
Une vue splendide sur cette boucle qui surplombe les nichées de rapaces.
Itinéraire déconseillé aux personnes sujettes au vertige, qui pourraient se sentir en peine dans certains endroits.
Iguzki Peak and Peñas de Itsusi from Col des Veaux
Visorando Member
6.87 mi
+2,146 ft
-2,136 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Itxassou (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A superb circular which, from Iguzki, takes us through the Peñas de Itsusi, with its steep cliffs and impressive vulture promontories.
Mondarrain and Artzamendi from Itxassou
Local authority
15.05 mi
+4,229 ft
-4,255 ft
10h 35
Very difficult
Departure from Itxassou (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A beautiful route through hills and mountains, this trail is aimed at experienced hikers. The length of this hike allows you to enjoy two stunning views from the summits of Mondarrain and then Artzamendi. There is plenty more to discover, including the betizu, small wild cows of the Basque Country, as well as the pottok, manex and Blondes d’Aquitaine. In addition to these domestic animals, there is a wealth of local flora and fauna to discover along this route. The Esteben Borda restaurant, situated halfway along the route, offers a chance to stop for a bite to eat before tackling the second ascent of the day. After Artzamendi, the descent into a wild valley will delight hikers before the circular route finishes along the beautiful road leading to the Pas de Roland.
For the more athletic, this route is perfectly suited to trail running.
Artzamendi as seen from the Col de Mehatze
3.74 mi
+1,056 ft
-1,047 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Itxassou (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A superb circular walk to climb Artzamendi (Bear Mountain in Basque) starting from the Col de Mehatze.
This summit is recognisable from a great distance thanks to its white, spherical radar dish.
Ascent and circuit of Pic Iguzki
3.33 mi
+965 ft
-951 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Itxassou (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A lovely circular route to reach the summit of Iguzki after circling it.
Peña d'Itsusi and vultures
3.93 mi
+787 ft
-866 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Itxassou (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A hike that is different from the Peñas d'Itsusi from the Col de Mehatze, which closely follows the cliffs where vultures nest and continues on to views of the ocean and the Pic d'Iguzki (which can be climbed without difficulty).
Visorando app recommended
Walks near Col de Mehatze ou col Méhatché (716m)
The Alkurruntz tour from Urdax
11.03 mi
+2,680 ft
-2,677 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Urdazubi/Urdax (Navarre)
From the beautiful little Navarran village of Urdax, we set off to conquer Alkuruntz. There are several picnic spots to choose from and the view is magnificent on both the French and Spanish sides.
Moulin de l'Enfer and Palacio de Azkolegi
12.90 mi
+3,143 ft
-3,182 ft
8h 40
Difficult
Departure from Baztan (Navarre)
A lovely walk through the heart of the Bastan valley, starting from the Etchebertzekoborda restaurant and passing by the beautifully restored “Moulin de l’Enfer” and the Palacio de Aizkolegi (at the top of the Bertiz estate).
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.
Around Bera
4.49 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.
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.
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 Saint Jean-Pied-de-Port to Bidarray
13.73 mi
+1,749 ft
-2,041 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A beautiful stage in the Pyrenean foothills along country lanes.
From Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Roncesvalles
15.48 mi
+4,380 ft
-1,795 ft
10h 55
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
The forty-sixth stage of the Camino de Santiago. A physically demanding stage, featuring the ascent of the Pyrenees, splendid views of the surrounding Basque Country if the weather permits, free-roaming herds, a sense of being high up, and the excitement of crossing into Spain.
After a long, steep descent, you arrive at the Monastery of Roncesvalles. Given the altitude of the finish point and the cool temperatures, I preferred the monastery dormitory to camping. From Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, a whole new journey begins. The landscapes are no longer the same, nor are the pilgrims. From here on, there are ten times as many people on the paths. Very few French people and lots of Koreans, Australians, Americans, Filipinos and, of course, Spaniards. From here on, you have to speak Spanish or English or use Google Translate. But you always manage to make yourself understood and get by. That’s the magic of the Camino de Santiago.