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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
Average
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
Average
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.
Ascent and circuit of Pic Iguzki
3.33 mi
+965 ft
-951 ft
2h 20
Average
Departure from Itxassou (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A lovely circular route to reach the summit of Iguzki after circling it.
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.
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.
Peña d'Itsusi and vultures
3.93 mi
+787 ft
-866 ft
2h 30
Average
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