Itxassou walks

A very beautiful route to reach Mondarrain via the north face. The summit passes at the foot of a climbing site. See Practical Information. The view from the summit is 360°, from the Basque Coast (Côte d'Argent) to the Béarn Pyrenees, passing by the peaks of Navarre.

A short, easy circular route to explore the surroundings of Itxassou and its aerodrome.

A pleasant hike in the Basque Piedmont with beautiful scenery.

Beautiful views of Itxassou and Mount Ursuya, then Roland's Pass and the Nive Gorges.

A beautiful route through hills and mountains, this trail is aimed at experienced hikers. The length of this hike allows you to enjoy two stunning views from the summits of Mondarrain and then Artzamendi. There is plenty more to discover, including the betizu, small wild cows of the Basque Country, as well as the pottok, manex and Blondes d’Aquitaine. In addition to these domestic animals, there is a wealth of local flora and fauna to discover along this route. The Esteben Borda restaurant, situated halfway along the route, offers a chance to stop for a bite to eat before tackling the second ascent of the day. After Artzamendi, the descent into a wild valley will delight hikers before the circular route finishes along the beautiful road leading to the Pas de Roland. For the more athletic, this route is perfectly suited to trail running.

Climb gently to reach a beautiful viewpoint over the surrounding peaks and even the coast on a clear day.

A pleasant little walk that’s the perfect way to get back into the swing of things.

The ascent of Le Mondarrain provides access to a viewpoint covering the Basque Country as far as the sea. Views to the south over a wild landscape, kingdom of birds of prey, horses and local breeds of cattle, which are a little wild as they are free to come and go.

Views of the Nive Valley, Mount Ursuya, Mount Baïgura and Mount Artzamendi.Encounter pottoks and small wild cows.You may see sheep, vultures and gliders.View of the Rhune and the ocean with Bayonne, Biarritz and Saint-Jean-de-Luz

Climb Pic d'Ezcondray (Ezkondiaraï) via the Col d'Amezketa

A short walk to climb Mondarrain

A lovely walk, with a short stretch of road at the start, which is very quiet. After that, it’s a steady climb up to the Pic du Mondarrain. A few wooded areas provide some shade. The final ascent is over rocky terrain; you may need to use your hands at times, but this is only occasionally necessary. On the descent from Mondarrain, there’s a brief, slightly more challenging section – a few metres where you’ll need to hold on to some rings set into the rock. However, this section can probably be bypassed via other paths shown on the maps if it really is too difficult; the idea was to complete a circular route.

A small spa town to visit during the hike. The route will take you around the village and allow you to discover many interesting sites. The mountains are not far away and the landscapes are magnificent. A walk that can be enjoyed with the whole family

The hike starts from the centre of the village of Espelette and heads towards the first hills to the south of the town, offering beautiful landscapes and a wide variety of environments and atmospheres. The hike is marked with yellow arrows and the name "Aldaxka".

An interesting route that takes you around local farmers, where you can buy Espelette peppers and sheep's cheese. A pleasant route through a charming village.

Published by the Basque Country Tourist Office under the name Ezkandrai, this route is a pretty circular route above Espelette on the slopes of the Ezcondray.

A magnificent e-MTB outing with exceptional views of the Basque mountains and the ocean. There are a few difficulties, but it's well worth the effort.

Hiking around Louhossoa, a small Basque village near Cambo.

An almost circular route to climb Adarre and descend via the Col de Chancho.

A varied route suggested by the Tourist Office, reproduced here for use with Visorando. You walk through woodland or pastoral hillsides before reaching the valley, which is criss-crossed by small streams, the main one being the Mouline, a tributary of the Nive.

Here's another way to do a nice loop in Ursuya. This hike is always on open ground on wide paths with magnificent views from the start to the summit. The end of the return journey is via the Iramalda and Harrixuri ridges with Cambo-les-Bains in front of you and, further away, Bayonne and, of course, the coast. On the left, you can see La Rhune, Mondarrain, Artzamendi, etc.

Loop passing through Mount Ursuya, a peak jutting out from the hills.

Publié par le Syndicat Intercommunal Nivelle-Nivelle sous le nom Ospitalia, ce circuit est retranscrit ici pour être utilisé avec Visorando.

Hike proposed by the Syndicat Intercommunal Nive-Nivelle, transcribed here for use with Visorando. This hike will take you to the heights of Halsou, through moors, forests and farmland offering superb panoramic views of the mountains and the Nive valley. It includes a few slopes, but they are quite manageable. The route is marked in yellow.

Far to the north, Mount Ursuya offers a magnificent 360° view of the Basque coast and the Béarn Pyrenees.

This beautiful loop to discover the foothills of Ursuya and its many springs is published by the Basque Country Tourist Office and is reproduced here for use with Visorando.

Une vue splendide sur cette boucle qui surplombe les nichées de rapaces. Itinéraire déconseillé aux personnes sujettes au vertige, qui pourraient se sentir en peine dans certains endroits.

A hike that is different from the Peñas d'Itsusi from the Col de Mehatze, which closely follows the cliffs where vultures nest and continues on to views of the ocean and the Pic d'Iguzki (which can be climbed without difficulty). Visorando app recommended

A superb circular walk to climb Artzamendi (Bear Mountain in Basque) starting from the Col de Mehatze. This summit is recognisable from a great distance thanks to its white, spherical radar dish.

A lovely circular route to reach the summit of Iguzki after circling it.

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

A superb circular which, from Iguzki, takes us through the Peñas de Itsusi, with its steep cliffs and impressive vulture promontories.