From Deux Jumeaux station to Pointe Sainte-Anne

Deux Jumeaux station is the closest station in Hendaye to the beach. But instead of heading straight for the water, a detour via Chingudy Bay may prove worthwhile. It takes you back to the beach promenade via the old casino before reaching Pointe Sainte-Anne, where you can enjoy an exceptional view of the Deux Jumeaux, the famous rocks.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.86 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 62 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 69 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 42 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 3 m

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Description of the walk

Start from Deux Jumeaux station.

(S/E) From the station, head south to the roundabout. Take thefirst right, Rue des Lilas, and walk downhill. Then take thefirst left, Rue des Rosiers, which continues downhill, and follow it to Chingudy Bay.

(1) Walk along the bay on the promenade, keeping to the right until you reach the junction with Rue des Citronniers.

(2) Turn right onto Rue des Citronniers and follow it to the Rond-Point du Palmier. Go round the roundabout and take thethird left, Boulevard du Général Leclerc. Continue along this road to the old casino, running alongside the beach.

(3) Then turn right along Boulevard de la Mer and follow it for just under a kilometre, until it ends. Continue along the beach then take the path that climbs up to the right.
''Note: If high tide prevents you from continuing on the sand, take the road instead, which adds 1,200 m to the walk.''

(4) Once you reach the Hôpital Marin car park, turn left onto the Corniche path. Follow it and, when you reach a small building, turn left towards the coast. Follow the path which leads up to the top of the cliffs and offers splendid views of the Deux Jumeaux rocks. Continue on to Pointe Sainte-Anne.

(5) Return via the same route to the station (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 32 m - Les Deux-Jumeaux station - Gare de Les Deux-Jumeaux (64)
  2. 1 : km 0.74 - alt. 4 m - Baie de Chingoudy
  3. 2 : km 0.99 - alt. 4 m - Rue des Citronniers
  4. 3 : km 1.39 - alt. 5 m - Beach
  5. 4 : km 2.94 - alt. 20 m - Marine Hospital car park
  6. 5 : km 4.43 - alt. 32 m - Pointe Sainte Anne
  7. S/E : km 8.86 - alt. 32 m - Les Deux-Jumeaux station

Notes

Easy walk
Wear closed-toe shoes for the final part of the route
This route should be undertaken at low tide or during periods of low tide so that you can walk along the beach

Worth a visit

Deux Jumeaux station
Chingudy Bay
Former Hendaye Casino
Seaside promenade
Coastal Path
View of the Deux Jumeaux
Sainte-Anne Point
Loia Bay

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 4 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
User 16155207

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 22, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pretty route starting from Abbadia Castle. The seaside view from Pointe Sainte-Anne is magnificent. There are several scenic spots along the route

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CharlesJ
CharlesJ

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Hello, a lovely walk 😀 which I shortened by starting at the seafront, as the part through town wasn’t very interesting😉.
The section along the coast is varied, with a distant view of Abadie Castle. As it had rained the day before, good waterproof shoes were recommended. There were a few muddy and slippery patches, though nothing too risky. All in all, a lovely walk with a stunning view of the Basque coast upon reaching the headland. Please note: the final section is closed for safety reasons.

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Visorando39000
Visorando39000

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 26, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk, which we altered slightly by heading to the end of Boulevard de la Mer to follow the Paseo del Bidasoa and then the whole of Ondarraïtz beach.

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joesun56
joesun56

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 07, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

At the moment, there are a few sections closed off by signs indicating a public closure, but it’s still a good route. The track on the tablet is a bit too thick.

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