The Erregelu from the Baïgura leisure centre

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A mid-mountain hike towards Baïgura, which takes you up to the peaks for a stunning 360° view.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.08 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 574 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 570 m
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    Highest point: 862 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 294 m
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Description of the walk

Head to the Mendionde leisure centre. Parking spaces are available facing the mountain.

(S/E) Start from the leisure centre, cross the main road and follow the path due south towards the mountain. The path heads south-west.

(1) Pass a path on the left and continue south-south-west. The path then turns due south.

(2) After climbing the steps, which will really test your calves, cross the road to the left and continue towards the yellow markings.

(3) The path climbs towards the summit heading south-east, keeping to the left to follow the discovery trail along the hillside.

(4) Pass by the picnic tables and go round the mountain, heading south-west.

(5) Turn right, heading north-west, towards the summit. Continue along the slope and then along the ridge to Erergelu.

(6) Option, towards the south-west, to make a round trip to the summit of Baïgura (antennae) before descending by skirting the summit on the opposite side to the ascent.

(3) Head right towards the sheepfold for the descent, thereby avoiding the steps.

(7) Cross the tarmac road to rejoin the path taken on the way up.

(1) Turn right to join the (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 296 m - Leisure centre car park - D119 road
  2. 1 : km 0.47 - alt. 321 m - Crossroads of the short circular loop
  3. 2 : km 0.95 - alt. 419 m - Stairs - Crossing the road
  4. 3 : km 1.37 - alt. 500 m - Crossroads of the circular loop. Towards the - Joyeuse (rivère)
  5. 4 : km 3.15 - alt. 604 m - Picnic tables
  6. 5 : km 3.69 - alt. 632 m - Junction on the ridge
  7. 6 : km 5.19 - alt. 862 m - Pylon - Erregelu
  8. 7 : km 7.27 - alt. 358 m - Cross the road
  9. S/E : km 8.08 - alt. 296 m - Leisure centre car park. D119

Worth a visit

You can admire the mountain range whilst sunbathing on the terrace of the leisure centre (various activities: paragliding, downhill cycling, etc.).

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 4 reviews
Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
User 16532720

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 27, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk

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JMLAC
JMLAC

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 23, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very popular hike; the start, with its steps, is in very poor condition, but the rest of the route is fine. The hike is of moderate difficulty; the end of the route from the summit is quite difficult to find and the slope is steep, so watch your knees.
A very beautiful route with stunning 360° views

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JMLAC
JMLAC
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful circular route offering a chance to explore Erregelu, Baigura and the surrounding area, a very rocky landscape (very busy); the first section (stairs) is best avoided, as the steps are in poor condition and very slippery, and the posts and rope are often on the ground,
The route is fairly well signposted, though slightly less so at the summit of Erregelu. Avoid this hike in winds exceeding 45 km/h, as the final ascent of Erregelu is slightly vertiginous.
Beware of the many trail runners.
The section leading to Baigura is straightforward, but the markings on the return route are quite difficult to find and the path is steep.
A very beautiful hike, quite physically demanding, offering one of the most stunning views in the Basque Countryhttps://www.visorando.com/images/smileys...

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Amélie Haroçaréné
Amélie Haroçaréné

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 24, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Milesker!!!

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