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Col de Pinodieta (177m) walks
Around Mont Errebi and the Notre-Dame de l'Aubépine chapel in Ainhoa
Visorando Member 
5.59 mi
+1,115 ft
-1,115 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Souraïde (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
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.
The Calvary of Ainhoa from the Col de Pinodieta
Visorando Member 
3.92 mi
+797 ft
-797 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Souraïde (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
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.
Circular via the Col de Pinodieta
Association / Club / Walk leader 
5.15 mi
+738 ft
-735 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Souraïde (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
This route is a beautiful circular route between Souraïde and Espelette via the Col de Pinodieta.
This hike is published by the municipality of Espelette under the name "Pinodieta" and is reproduced here for use with Visorando.
Aranzazu Chapel from the Pinodieta Pass
Visorando Member 
3.84 mi
+801 ft
-804 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Souraïde (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
The chapel of Ainhoa, dedicated to Our Lady, was built on the side of Mount Atsulai at an altitude of 389 metres. Below the chapel, a small cave has been reconstructed. The statue of the Blessed Virgin dominates a spring near which Mary is said to have appeared in a hawthorn bush to a shepherd who exclaimed: "aranza zu" or "you in a hawthorn bush!".
Source: Heritage of the Basque Country
Soporro – hunters’ hut – Errebi – Ainhoa Chapel
Visorando Member 7.84 mi
+1,942 ft
-1,923 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Souraïde (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
This hike takes you over the peaks of Soporro and Errebi, starting from the Col de Pinodieta. You’ll enjoy magnificent views all the way to the coast and encounter plenty of local wildlife: pottoks and vultures will be a regular feature of your hike. There are two water points along the route and numerous possible variations to shorten or extend it.
Walks near Col de Pinodieta (177m)
The Alkurruntz tour from Urdax
Visorando Member 
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.
Ascent to La Rhune from the station at Col de Saint-Ignace
Visorando Member 
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.
From Ascain to Hendaye
Visorando Member 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
Visorando Member 
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
Visorando Member 
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.
Around Bera
Association / Club / Walk leader 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 Bidart to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Visorando Member 
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.
Moulin de l'Enfer and Palacio de Azkolegi
Visorando Member 
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).
Basque coast from Guéthary to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Visorando Member 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.
Gartzin and the pidgeon hunting huts
Visorando Member 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