Gorospil - Bizkayluze

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From this ridge covered with gorse, there is a superb view of the surrounding mountains, including Mondarrain, Erebi and Arzamendi (Bear Mountain in Basque).

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.74 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 238 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 238 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 704 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 542 m
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Photos

Pigs roaming free
La Rhune from the Crête de Bizkayluze
Col de Zuharreta
The Pic d'Iguzki and the Artzamendi

Description of the walk

From Itxassou, take the D349 towards Pas de Roland. Climb up to Col des Veaux via the road that runs alongside Laxia and park in the car park at the pass.

(S/E) Follow theGR®10(white and red markings) towards the Esteben farm.

(1) At border marker 77, descend to the right. Ignore the farm gate and take the next path, which is still theGR®10.

(2) Ignore the path on the left, which will be the return route, and continue straight on theGR®10along the hillside to the Zuharreta Pass (Zuharretako Lepoa).

(3) Take the hairpin bend to the left, which climbs up the hillside towards the ridge. Reach the first summit: Bizkailuze.

(4) Continue along the ridge marked in yellow and orange to reach Gorospil.

(5) Continue straight ahead on a slight descent to the Gorospil Pass.

(6) Follow the grassy path down to the left and rejoin theGR® trail you took on the way up.

(2) Turn right and retrace your steps to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 542 m - Car park - Col des Veaux (548m)
  2. 1 : km 0.79 - alt. 565 m - Border marker 77, GR10 on the right
  3. 2 : km 1.08 - alt. 587 m - Start of the circular
  4. 3 : km 3.62 - alt. 566 m - Col de Zuharreteaco (566m)
  5. 4 : km 4.9 - alt. 704 m - Bizkailuze
  6. 5 : km 5.64 - alt. 692 m - Gorospil
  7. 6 : km 6.15 - alt. 650 m - Col de Gorospil (662m)
  8. S/E : km 7.74 - alt. 542 m - Col des Veaux car park

Notes

No water sources along the way

Worth a visit

There are other routes that start from the same place and go to Mondarrain.

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

4.9 / 5
Based on 9 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.9 / 5
Murielle Biez
Murielle Biez

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 02, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

To reach the Col des Veaux, the starting point for the hike, the road is not wide! Otherwise, it is a beautiful hike with no difficulty.

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Sandrakitana
Sandrakitana

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 23, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful route, easy and with stunning views of the mountains.

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gsh
gsh

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful view from the ridge.

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Marcrenault56
Marcrenault56

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

This route along the peaks of Girospil, between the pottioks and the sheep, is as magical as ever.
To be done in clear weather, of course.
There is only one tricky section: a slippery stream on the way up.

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Marcrenault56
Marcrenault56

Beautiful landscapes to see

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Dupiol
Dupiol

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant hike among pottoks and sheep

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Betiño
Betiño

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 08, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

The only downside is that the road leading to the start is very narrow, so it's best to have a small car.

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jcworobel
jcworobel

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 21, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The access road is narrow: do not panic when you encounter another vehicle. Generally, everything goes smoothly and everything has gone smoothly.

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philippe.jachiet
philippe.jachiet

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 09, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I loved walking along the grassy ridge on the way back, surrounded by sheep and pottoks, with a panoramic view of the Basque Country.

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Cclolo
Cclolo

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 19, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk that can be enhanced and even extended a little.
Instead of parking at Col des Veaux, we parked in the Venta Burkaitz car park, a little further down, at around 10 a.m., and reserved a table for 1 p.m.
By 11:00, we were already at the Col de Zuharreta.
From there, we made a round trip to Mondarrain (1 hour round trip) and then finished the circular.
We arrived at the Venta at 1 p.m. for a good meal.

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