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A circular passing by the Zigorriaga viewpoint and the redoubt of zigzag on the Manttale.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.93 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 328 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 327 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 572 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 285 m
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The start of the route is a wide forest path.
Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Biarritz
The Spanish peaks are covered in cotton candy clouds.
La Rhune

Description of the walk

Head towards Col d'Ibardin, cross the commercial district and go up to Venta Elizalde. Park in the car park opposite the venta.

(S/E) Take the track that leaves more to the right in front of the venta, heading south-west.
The track heads south, following the contour lines, until it reaches a crossroads.

(1) Pass the first path on the right and take the second one, which turns north-west to go around a wide ridge.
Continue to the right on this path, ignoring any paths branching off to the left, until you reach a T-junction.

(2) Turn left towards the south-east until you reach a Y-junction.

(3) Take the right-hand branch that climbs the ridge towards the north-west, turn right before the sheepfold to follow the edge of the forest.

(4) Turn left towards the summit of Zigorriaga.

(5) Head north-east towards Manttale.

(6) Cross the redoubt of zigzags and continue along the ridge.
Turn left at the woods to descend to theGR®10and the Haute Route Pyrénéenne.

(7) Turn right onto the HRP -GR®10(red and white markings) until you reach a left-hand bend.

(8) Turn right to reach the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 403 m - Venta Elizalde car park
  2. 1 : km 2.02 - alt. 308 m - Crossroads of several paths
  3. 2 : km 3.53 - alt. 312 m - T-junction
  4. 3 : km 4.5 - alt. 375 m - Y-junction
  5. 4 : km 5.73 - alt. 523 m - Path on the left
  6. 5 : km 6.15 - alt. 545 m - Summit of - Zigorriaga
  7. 6 : km 6.75 - alt. 572 m - Redoubt on the - Manttale
  8. 7 : km 7.43 - alt. 486 m - GR10. Haute Route Pyrénéenne
  9. 8 : km 7.72 - alt. 447 m - Path on the right at the bend
  10. S/E : km 7.93 - alt. 403 m - Return to the car park.

Notes

No water along the route.

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

4.7 / 5
Based on 8 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
gerard.fred
gerard.fred

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 12, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

This hike is not technically difficult and offers magnificent views of the coast and inland areas.
You will pass through beautiful beech and chestnut forests before tackling the ridges and high points.
There are a few hesitations at one or two junctions, but with the app's guidance, you can quickly choose the right option.
Thank you for this route.

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User 25641920
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Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The start is to the right of the venta, but when you have your back to it, which is useful to know because I struggled a bit at the start.
There isn't much elevation gain, but there are a few short sections that are quite steep.
There is a path almost all the way, which is comfortable to walk on, with some hairpin bends at the top that are not to be missed.
The trail isn't always marked, but the Visiorando trail helped me find my way back, although the description was a little less helpful.
Definitely do this in sunny, clear weather to enjoy the view, which is a real treat when you reach the top.
There are quite a few beautiful viewpoints on the way up.
There are birds of prey, sheep, cows and lots of Pottoks, sometimes in small herds.
I came across a few people, very reasonable numbers, hikers and mountain bikers.
I'd love to do it again.

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Jlpb
Jlpb

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Easy and very pleasant hike on a wide path with little elevation gain.
Magnificent views of the Basque Country and the surrounding peaks.

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Sab33
Sab33

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant hike, without any major difficulties. A varied route, starting in sparse woodland with several viewpoints over the surrounding area, then becoming more open as you approach Zigorriaga and Mandale, with consistently beautiful views. Pottoks (miniature horses) with foals can be seen along the way.

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Pascal (Arbonne)
Pascal (Arbonne)

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A superb route with consistently magnificent, expansive landscapes, covering the Basque mountains on the Spanish side for the first two-thirds (with a few sections through sparse, light-filled woodland), then when you come out at the foot of Zigorriaga and Mandale, the ocean and the entire Basque coast from Fontarabie to the mouth of the Adour, via St Jean de Luz and Biarritz, opens up before you. And with the magnificent light we had, the Landes coast was visible beyond Hossegor.
Of note was a large herd of Pottok horses with many foals on the grassy plateau at the foot of Mandale.
There is only one slope with a gradient of more than 15%, so it is a very accessible hike.
The start of the descent towards the finish is still in the meadow but with a clearly visible path. It is relatively steep and can be slippery in wet weather. The GR10 markings and GPS tracking ensure that you don't miss the small path that leads to the right towards the car park.

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maitej
maitej

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 13, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Both ways, a very beautiful hike. Worth doing again!

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Rando du mardi ou jeudi
Rando du mardi ou jeudi

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

A nice little route to do out of season for some peace and quiet. A breath of fresh air with beautiful views and magnificent colours in autumn.

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maitej
maitej

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

Very nice hike! Thank you.

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