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Col Nekaitz walks
L'Autza from the Col d'Ispeguy and return via the Olhateko Kaskoa ridge
Visorando Member
5.70 mi
+2,451 ft
-2,428 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
This is a very beautiful hike that takes us to the first peak over 1,300 m from the ocean. It passes through very varied landscapes along the way. At the Col d'Elhorieta, there is an important megalithic site (cromlechs) that is worth a short detour. At the summit, there is a beautiful 360° view. The return trip along the ridges is truly magnificent in good weather.
Hautza via Trempetta and return via the Col d'Ispeguy
9.45 mi
+4,249 ft
-4,249 ft
8h 05
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
This hike to Hautza via the Trempetta ridge is well worth the effort. There is a significant elevation gain, but you are guaranteed to be rewarded with spectacular views. The ridge offers breathtaking vistas that will quickly make you forget the difficulty of the hike. This hike climbs successively to several viewpoints.
From the summit of Hautza, there is a 360° view of all the peaks of the Basque Country and, further away, the Pyrenean peaks.
Elhorrieta from the Col d'Ispeguy
Association / Club / Walk leader
4.93 mi
+1,099 ft
-1,112 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A round trip from Col d'Ispeguy to climb Elhorriko Kaskoa via a local trail SL-NA Elhorrieta (SL for Sendero Local, local trail in Spanish, NA for Navara, the province of Navarre).
Elorrieta Local Trail
3.62 mi
+1,063 ft
-1,060 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
This route is published under the name SL-NA-Elorrieta and is included here for use with Visorando. It starts at the Col d’Ispeguy and climbs to the Col d’Elorieta via a lovely circular route.
Elhorriko Kaskoa et Urrizpilota depuis le col d'Ispéguy
6.28 mi
+1,932 ft
-1,936 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
Above Baigorry, from the Col d'Ispegi, climb through the forest along the border to reach the majestic Col d'Elhorrieta. The route to Elhorriko Kaskoa and Urrizpilota offers fantastic views of the peaks of Baztan: Autza, Gorramendi, Irrubelkasko and the Iparla range: Buztanzelai, Astate and Pic d'Iparla.The route passes between border markers 98 and 102.
Walks near Col Nekaitz
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.
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).
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.
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.
Roncesvalles - Esteribar
20.74 mi
+1,480 ft
-3,114 ft
10h 50
Difficult
Departure from Orreaga/Roncesvalles (Navarre)
The forty-seventh stage of the Camino de Santiago. A long stage but less gruelling than the previous day’s, despite a somewhat arduous descent towards Zubiri. Along this route, you’ll alternate between landscapes of beech and pine forests and charming little villages with typical Navarran architecture. From this stage onwards, the signposting on the Camino de Santiago in Spain consists of yellow arrows—either painted on the ground, on building facades, on rocks or on trees—or specific European signage featuring a stylised yellow scallop shell on a blue background. This logo may also take the form of bronze scallop shells nailed to walls or set into the ground in the major towns along the route, indicating the direction towards Santiago de Compostela.