From Zumaia to Deba

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A magnificent hike along the coastline with its schist cliffs via the GR® 121 trail. However, it is quite physically demanding with 650 metres of elevation gain and a distance of 16 km.

Return by train for €2.90.

The hike is also known as the Flysch Route.

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    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.63 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 6h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: No
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 2,251 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 2,238 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 712 ft
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    Lowest point: 0 ft
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Magnificent!
A lovely climb!
Flysch starting from Zumaïa
Rocky coastline

Waypoints

  1. S : mi 0 - alt. 30 ft - Zumaia
  2. 1 : mi 0.93 - alt. 62 ft - San Telmo Ermita
  3. 2 : mi 1.62 - alt. 174 ft - Pikotealdea
  4. 3 : mi 2.08 - alt. 413 ft - Andremarialdea
  5. 4 : mi 3.14 - alt. 656 ft - Car park and picnic area.
  6. 5 : mi 3.48 - alt. 476 ft - Viewpoint
  7. 6 : mi 4.19 - alt. 663 ft - Elorriaga
  8. 7 : mi 5.68 - alt. 79 ft - Viewpoint
  9. 8 : mi 7.97 - alt. 266 ft - Bridge over the N-634
  10. 9 : mi 8.44 - alt. 597 ft - Santa Katalina Hermitage
  11. 10 : mi 9.16 - alt. 407 ft - San Roke Hermitage
  12. 11 : mi 9.54 - alt. 20 ft - Santa Maria Church
  13. E : mi 9.63 - alt. 36 ft - Deba

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

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Reviews and comments

5 / 5
Based on 3 reviews
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
Gigault Yves
Gigault Yves
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 12, 2026
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Hello,
A lovely walk on Friday 12 June 2026 in glorious weather. The ground was dry with no muddy patches.
The route is very well signposted with local signs indicating Zumaïa – Deba. It follows a good portion of the ‘Way of St James’, which it leaves at point 6.
The route is listed as 15.5 km, but personally I clocked up nearly 17 km on my GPS.
The scenery is fabulous, especially at low tide. There are plenty of people and water points at points 4 and 9 on the route.
This route is demanding in hot weather.
Many thanks to Visorandonneur Uxel 85.

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User 11141647

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 16, 2026
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We went on this hike after a few days of rain, which had left the path thoroughly waterlogged: so be careful of mud, long muddy puddles and steep sections that had become very slippery.
The views are incredible, and the path is really lovely both along the cliff edge and inland, with several information points explaining the Flysch formation. We found the last 5 km less pleasant due to even more mud, and the finish near Deba was less scenic. Pintxos and cerveza were most welcome!

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Murphy976
Murphy976

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 29, 2025
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful course.

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