The Arradoi circular via the Génie path starting from Ispoure

A lovely walk that takes you through a variety of landscapes, including open tracks, forest, pastures and, finally, vineyards.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 11.71 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 5h 00 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 571 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 569 m

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    Highest point: 657 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 163 m

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Description of the walk

Park on Elkegaraya road just after the small bridge.

(S/E) Continue north on the road until you reach the junction with the Incor Moucheta road.

(1) Continue straight ahead on Elkegaraya Road to Mendiondoa and turn left. Follow this very wide track to the Y-junction of two tracks.

(2) Leave the path on the left and continue straight ahead. After the last two bends, you will arrive at Harxuria.

Turn right onto the path that climbs and passes to the left of an orientation table. Continue to the next crossroads.

(3) Describe the instructions from the waypoint here.

(4) At this point, there are two options: either take a shortcut by climbing directly to the right, or climb more gently by making a circular loop to the left (the choice shown on the map). Reach the entrance to the forest.

(5) Head right towards the east, entering the forest via a very pretty path, which is flat at first, then descends slightly before ending with a short climb. Reach a road.

(6) Take it to the left uphill to the Chemin du Génie crossroads.

(7) Take it to the left at the hairpin bend and continue uphill. At the next hairpin bend, turn almost 180° to the right. Continue walking along the edge of a partial wall on either the left or right. After a few final bends, you will reach the summit of Pic d'Arradoi.

(8) Descend on the opposite side via a very steep zigzag path through the forest. Cross a long clearing and return to the crossroads you passed earlier.

(5) Turn right and follow the same route as on the way up until you reach the Y-junction of the two tracks.

(2) Take the right-hand track and you will reach the first houses, where there is a large cherry tree.

(9) Take the path on the left that leads into the vineyards. You will reach a stony track, cross Jauregiberria and come to another crossroads.

(10) Take the road on the left, ignore the road on the left and turn left again. Pass Bordaxuria and continue to the crossroads with the Elkegaraya road.

(1) Turn right and continue to the car park at the small bridge (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 165 m - Car park located at the small bridge
  2. 1 : km 0.12 - alt. 168 m - Crossroads circular start
  3. 2 : km 1.98 - alt. 371 m - Y-junction of tracks
  4. 3 : km 2.78 - alt. 463 m - Harxuria
  5. 4 : km 3.35 - alt. 493 m - Crossroads
  6. 5 : km 3.72 - alt. 536 m - Entrance to the forest
  7. 6 : km 4.93 - alt. 454 m - Road
  8. 7 : km 5.82 - alt. 502 m - Chemin du Génie
  9. 8 : km 7.31 - alt. 652 m - Summit of Arradoi
  10. 9 : km 10.14 - alt. 272 m - Houses
  11. 10 : km 10.67 - alt. 181 m - Jauregiberria
  12. S/E : km 11.71 - alt. 165 m - Car park located at the small bridge

Notes

Harxuria: picnic tables and barbecue.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 16 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.1 / 5
Emeline et Paco
Emeline et Paco

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 09, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An easy walk with a very manageable elevation gain, even for those who aren’t particularly fit. A welcome break with drinking water halfway through the walk. Unfortunately, the summit doesn’t offer a spot to relax and enjoy the view. Otherwise, it’s perfect for walking with a dog, and there’s no one around at this time of year.

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Alouette Lulu
Alouette Lulu

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 18, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful and varied route. The paths are passable by vehicle, except around Pic d'Arradoi where you have to watch your step a little, climbing the last few metres and descending for just a few minutes. We were a little disappointed not to have a view from the top of the peak, but there are some very beautiful sections throughout the hike. It is very hot at the moment and we appreciated the many sections through the woods. The final descent through the vineyards is quite steep, but doable. Thank you for this beautiful hike, which we thoroughly enjoyed.

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User 26086037

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Very beautiful trail... 90 minutes when walking non-stop. Nice climb and pleasant descent.

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locheness
locheness

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 29, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Short family hike. For a first warm-up around St Jean Pied de Port. Completed in 3 hours and 50 minutes.

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Dbt
Dbt

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

We did this hike in foggy weather in the valley, then the weather cleared up. At the summit, there was sunshine and a magnificent landscape that I love. I often go hiking and cycling in the Basque Country.

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Andrades
Andrades

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 19, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Perfect, but the paper map is in the bag

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Brambure50
Brambure50

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 17, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk through varied surroundings (woods, vineyards, roads, etc.). No particular difficulty.

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Yves Rom
Yves Rom

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 26, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant route with lots of undergrowth, which is nice when it's hot. It's a shame there's no view of the Pic d'Arradoy, as it's surrounded by vegetation. The return journey takes you right through the vineyards, which is great... thank you

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Yves Rom
Yves Rom

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 26, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely family walk without too much difficulty, thank you

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sequoia1
sequoia1
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Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 13, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We did it from the SJPDP campsite. It adds a few kilometres, but there's no elevation gain.
A beautiful, varied walk through the vineyards. Vultures at the peak.

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yogaetshiatsupourtous
yogaetshiatsupourtous

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 13, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike with varied landscapes, passing through vineyards and forests with a few paved sections but no cars. A beautiful view of the Basque Pyrenees and the Irouleguy vineyards, which alone are worth the detour. The arrival through the woods at the summit is very charming, with the flora awakening at the beginning of spring. The spot at the summit is very small and very popular, but further down there are pretty meadows where you can settle down.
This hike must be pleasant in summer in the shade of the trees.
I tried the shortcut that climbs up to the Génie path and then the summit, but I came back down and left the forest to join the tarmac section, a small road in our Basque countryside, with a superb view of Le Jara and the Iparla ridges, and not a soul around.
Beware of scatterbrains like me: I found myself facing the shortcut a second time on my way down, and I had started to go around again...

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epmen
epmen

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 01, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Easy even though it climbs well, nice.
It was very windy at the top, but the rest of the route is fairly sheltered.
A beautiful view of the Basque Country when the weather is good.

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Jojo64
Jojo64

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 15, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk from Ispoure through terraced vineyards; once past the vineyards, the paved path becomes rather tedious, but the section through the forest near the picnic area is pleasant. There are no views from the summit of Arradoy, but the return trip is enjoyable, passing through the vineyards again with beautiful views of the Pyrenees.

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Patrick Itxassou
Patrick Itxassou

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 28, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very easy and pleasant hike at this time of year (autumn).
You can start from the village centre, where there is a pretty church that you can visit at the end of the hike.

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titou64100
titou64100

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 12, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful parish-specific to Brittany hike, with magnificent views of the Navarrese Pyrenees throughout the route.
the stony paths have their charms.
reaching the peak is not easy, but the joy of getting there is a real treat.
the final stretch near the vineyards is truly charming.

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