In the Irouleguy vineyard

A circular loop through the Irouléguy vineyards.
On a sign in front of the church, this route is described under the title “Menta: a trail showcasing the distinctive character of the Irouléguy vineyards”.
Surrounded by stunning peaks and offering plenty of peace and quiet, this easy walk is ideal for families.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 2.91 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 404 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 394 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 899 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 653 ft

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Description of the walk

To return to the starting point: head to Saint-Martin d’Arrossa via the D918, then follow signs for Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry via the D948 and finally to Irouléguy via the D15. Park in the church car park.
There are also spaces in the car park behind the fronton.

(S/E) Return from the church towards the village’s central crossroads and head south

(1) Cross the D15 with extreme caution: there is a bend and no pedestrian crossing. Take the path opposite, lined with hedges, and immediately ignore the one on the left as well as a field entrance on the right. The path climbs through the trees to a small road at a place called Menta.

(2) Take the road to the left, then immediately to the right. At the first junction, carry on straight ahead, heading west. After a right-angle bend, the road runs alongside the Ruisseau de Guermiette before veering away from it to reach the centre of Guermiette.

(3) Turn right onto the road which leads to a farm track suitable for vehicles, crossing the stream.

(4) Go straight on, then turn immediately right to pass in front of the sheepfold.
Take the narrow path between the two vineyards, which is closed off by a gate (please close it behind you), and walk alongside the vines until you reach a ladder allowing you to climb over the fence.

(5) Walk up alongside the vineyard, keeping a woodland on your left, until you reach a built-up area. Turn right to rejoin a road. Turn right. You will find an orientation board on the right-hand side of the road.

(2) Turn left and follow the path in the opposite direction to the outward journey to return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 696 ft - Church car park
  2. 1 : mi 0.13 - alt. 702 ft - Crossing the D15 – danger
  3. 2 : mi 0.46 - alt. 892 ft - Common junction for out-and-back route
  4. 3 : mi 1.57 - alt. 692 ft - Guermiette, street on the right
  5. 4 : mi 1.75 - alt. 659 ft - Farm track on the left
  6. 5 : mi 1.98 - alt. 745 ft - Scale
  7. S/E : mi 2.91 - alt. 696 ft - Church car park

Notes

There is drinking water on the church square.

Worth a visit

To find out more aboutIrouléguy wine, visit the winery in Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry.

Reviews and comments

4 / 5
Based on 12 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.2 / 5
Ease of following the route
3.6 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
User 25423277

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 27, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

An interesting route, but as already mentioned in a previous review, it isn’t possible to walk through the vineyard during the final third of the walk. You’ll need to take a short detour to get back onto the route. Furthermore, the Iroulegy wines from the two estates you pass through are available to buy at the small wine shop at the entrance to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, on the left as you face the car park. Not to be missed!

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User 3732522

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Short, easy trail. Note that there is a section that is not cleared, but we managed to get through it using a stick to clear the brambles (between 4 and 5). You actually have to enter the vineyard by stepping over a pile of branches, walk about 15 metres and then climb down into the ditch on the right to find the path again by climbing back up. This is where a stick comes in handy to clear the way. Otherwise, no problems. The views are beautiful!

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Hervé Bignon
Hervé Bignon

And yet the distances are indicated next to each waypoint.

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User 26180312
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The route description lacks important distance information.

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DomEtche
DomEtche

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Pleasant walk with dog. Beautiful countryside, stream, herds, typical village, but crossing the vineyards is complicated without GPS. You have to walk back up the vineyard along the edge of the cornfield because the path is blocked by rubble and brambles.
Very beautiful viewpoint and orientation table on the way back.

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Marie35
Marie35
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Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

This route was completed about ten years ago. Unfortunately, this hike is no longer marked and the section from point 4 to point 5 is impassable (brambles, broken barriers and ladders, no way to find your way if you've never been there before). It's a real shame because the hike was easy with children and offered some beautiful scenery.

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Hervé Bignon
Hervé Bignon

The Visorando website is clear about signposting.
We do not take it into account and do not rely on it, as it is subject to deterioration.

However, the app provides a GPS guide that can be used on smartphones to navigate the suggested routes without hesitation and without spending a penny.

But it is always possible to talk to the locals, who are very welcoming.

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Sandrine 63
Sandrine 63

Overall rating : 2.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 17, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Bring a compass!!!! There are no signposts. Some access points are inaccessible.
Count on the presence of friendly winegrowers to guide you (we were lucky, thanks to this gentleman).
PS: It's a shame because the walk is truly magnificent for discovering the beautiful vineyards of Irouleguy.

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Nini45
Nini45

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 28, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

This route is very pleasant, but there is a section (between points 4 and 5) that is impassable. We were unable to complete it because it is overgrown with brambles. so we turned back and followed the vineyards, but we were on private property. Fortunately, the gate was open. It would be good if the municipality of Erouleguy cleared this path.

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MARON Pascale
MARON Pascale

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 11, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Easy, pleasant walk with superb scenery, perfect for warming up. Trail between the vineyards is indeed unmaintained. Option to walk along the trail at the edge of the vineyards. Lovely circular.

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isawack@gmail..com
isawack@gmail..com

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 01, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful hike for the first half of the route.
Less pleasant return trip along a narrow, poorly marked trail with brambles and less interesting views.

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CanalGum
CanalGum

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 06, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A circular loop to warm up in the Basque Country. Small streams, animals, vineyards and frontons (pelota courts) at every corner of the village. A pleasant route. The path between the vineyard and the field on the way back is apparently very little used and is not being maintained in July 2022.

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larabott16
larabott16

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 29, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

It's a lovely route, but the path through the gate is not maintained and is littered with brambles and nettles, making it very difficult to access. However, the ladder is no longer a major problem as someone has made it possible to walk around it. Nevertheless, be careful of the wires lying on the ground.

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Arrentes
Arrentes

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 20, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant circular route between vineyards and hamlets with a small river and animals (cows, sheep). An easy and enjoyable walk for the whole family. Beautiful views of the surrounding peaks.
Arrentes

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