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Jatxou walks
Bizkar Handi route
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.
Circuit de Larressore
Publié par le Syndicat Intercommunal Nivelle-Nivelle sous le nom Ospitalia, ce circuit est retranscrit ici pour être utilisé avec Visorando.
Around Jatxou
A circular walk in the moors of Jatxou, passing by the Chapel of Saint-Sauveur, a very old stop on the road to Compostela.
This route is mainly on small roads, but traffic is reasonable.
Route de Cambo-les-Bains
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 Croix des Anglais and the Bois d'Ustaritz
A circular route through the Ustaritz forest, passing by the Croix des Anglais and the Otsantz Chapel.
Cambo via Haurtzain
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.
Espelette circuit
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.
Aldaxka from Espelette
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".
Around Villefranque
A beautiful circular route with trails, passages through the woods and a section along the Nive river.
Circular via the Col de Pinodieta
This route is a beautiful circular route between Souraïde and Espelette via the Col de Pinodieta.
This hike is published by the municipality of Espelette under the name "Pinodieta" and is reproduced here for use with Visorando.
Atharri
A pleasant hike in the Basque Piedmont with beautiful scenery.
Atharri and Pas de Roland from Itxassou
Beautiful views of Itxassou and Mount Ursuya, then Roland's Pass and the Nive Gorges.
Urzumu circular loop around Itxassou
A short, easy circular route to explore the surroundings of Itxassou and its aerodrome.
Iturbide - The path of the springs
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.
Loop at Ursuya from the Xixtaberrri farm, known as the Blueberry Farm
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.
Haitzeder
A circular route through the hills and moors of Hasparren.This route has been published by the Basque Country Community of Communes.It is included here for use with the Visorando app.
Around Herauritz
A beautiful spring walk along the banks of the Nive and through the countryside of Ustaritz.
Artaga
Published by the Basque Country Tourist Office, this route is reproduced here for use with Visorando.
The Mondarrain from the village of Itxassou, return via the Col d'Atharri
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.
Arrokagaray from Itxassou
Climb gently to reach a beautiful viewpoint over the surrounding peaks and even the coast on a clear day.
Le Bois de Saint-Pée
Cet itinéraire ombragé, publié par la commune de Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle, est à pratiquer plutôt par temps sec car il sort des sentiers battus.
Col Pinodieta - Notre-Dame de l'Aubépine Chapel - West face of Errebi
This circular loop has enough elevation gain for anyone looking for a challenging hike, while still being accessible to all. What's more, you're in the heart of Basque countryside: sheep, pottoks and vultures are all part of the scenery.
The Calvary of Ainhoa from the Col de Pinodieta
A beautiful hike to the Calvary of Ainhoa with its disc-shaped funerary steles and chapel, avoiding the tedious climb up the monotonous stony track from the village.
Around Mont Errebi and the Notre-Dame de l'Aubépine chapel in Ainhoa
This hike is ideal for getting back into shape after a year of varying levels of physical activity. It is suitable for children who are used to walking.You will discover the Basque Country, its traditions and its beauty.You will encounter Pottoks, sheep, springs, hiding places for wood pigeon hunting and vultures.
The Mondarrain and Ourrezti peaks in the Basque Country highlands
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.
Mondarrain - Bizkayluze - R76 border marker
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
Mondarrain
A short walk to climb Mondarrain
Ursuya from Macaye
Loop passing through Mount Ursuya, a peak jutting out from the hills.
The Ursuya loop from Hasparren
Far to the north, Mount Ursuya offers magnificent views of the Basque and Béarn mountains, the plain and the valleys of Piedmont.
Bucolic circular in Bassussarry
Starting from the pelota court, we suggest a very easy, bucolic circular around the village.
Halfway along the route, you will take paths through the woods and unspoilt natural areas.
Adarre and Col de Chancho
An almost circular route to climb Adarre and descend via the Col de Chancho.
Lake Saint-Pée
This hike allows you to discover Lake Saint-Pée, where there is a small beach where you can cool off before the last part of the route.
Route around Macaye
A short drive along small roads to discover the hilly landscape, passing by the beautiful Macaye church.
A relaxing route.
The Mont Errebi loop starting from Ainhoa
This hike starts in one of the most beautiful villages in the Basque Country. The route takes you up a series of climbs to the Col des Trois Croix. From there, you climb to the summit of Errebi. The view stretches from the ocean to the mountains of Labourd.
Chapel of Aubépine d'Aïnhoa via the Murruaenea farm
Climb up to the oratory overlooking Aïnhoa through the forest to enjoy a magnificent view of the Atlantic coast and the most important Basque peaks.
The Tour of Louhossoa
Hiking around Louhossoa, a small Basque village near Cambo.
Circuit from the chapel to Aïnhoa
A magnificent route that will take you up high and offer superb views of the village and the Rhune.
Route around Amotz
A circular route starting from Amotz and heading towards Suhalmendi through woods and meadows.
The Redoutes de Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle from the Pont d'Amotz
This circular walk takes you to the Napoleonic redoubts used by Marshal Soult's army against Wellington's British troops in 1814.
You can enjoy beautiful 360° views. Magnificent hundred-year-old oak trees line the route.
Tour of Ainhoa from the Devil's Bridge via the lime kiln
A beautiful walk around the village of Ainhoa, passing by an old fish farm
The quarry tour in Dantxarinea
A short hike around Dantxarinea (Dantxaria) in the middle of the forest, ideal for families and to work up an appetite before heading to one of the many ventas in Dantxarinea.