The Bidassoa from Béhobie to Hendaye

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A walk along the banks of the Bidasoa between Béhobie and Hendaye station, returning via the south bank.
This walk is very easy and is suitable for families with children.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 3.68 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 16 ft
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    Descent: - 16 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 26 ft
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    Lowest point: -3 ft
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Pheasant Island
The wooden footbridge
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Description of the walk

To get to the starting point, head to Béhobie; at the Pausu roundabout, do not head towards Spain but turn right down Rue Richelieu, where the car park is located.

(S/E) Head south past the school to reach the riverside path along the Bidassoa.
Turn right towards the west, following the river.

(1) Continue along the riverbank on the jetty.
Go under the road bridge and then up onto the footbridge.

(2) Cross the river to reach the Spanish bank.
Walk to the roundabout and cross towards the south-east to reach the riverbank again. Follow the river until you pass under a road bridge.

(3) Turn left, then left again to reach the banks of the Bidasoa.

(4) Cross the footbridge and continue along the riverbank.

(5) Turn left to cross the road bridge.

(6) Take Rue Richelieu on the left to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 13 ft - Car park on Rue Richelieu
  2. 1 : mi 1.05 - alt. 10 ft - Jetty on the riverbank - Bidassoa (fleuve)
  3. 2 : mi 1.49 - alt. 23 ft - Pedestrian bridge near the - Gare de Hendaye
  4. 3 : mi 2.08 - alt. 13 ft - Bridge over the Dunboa Canal
  5. 4 : mi 2.52 - alt. 13 ft - Footbridge over the Artia Canal
  6. 5 : mi 3.48 - alt. 20 ft - Béhobie road bridge
  7. 6 : mi 3.61 - alt. 20 ft - Rue Richelieu on the left
  8. S/E : mi 3.68 - alt. 13 ft - Car park on Rue Richelieu

Worth a visit

During the walk, you’ll pass by Île des Faisans, which, since the Treaty of Bayonne, has been alternately Spanish or French for six months of the year, under the authority of a viceroy (really!).

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 4 reviews
Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
3.5 / 5
User 29733917

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 22, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Easy route – watch out for cyclists
Not much shade when the sun is beating down
Lovely view of the Bidasoa, but it’s very dirty

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User 29733917

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 22, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Easy route – watch out for cyclists
Not much shade when the sun is beating down
Lovely view of the Bidasoa, but it’s very dirty

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lapcoco
lapcoco

Overall rating : 4 / 5

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

Hello,
The route along the Bidassoa has been developed for pedestrians and cyclists...
The return trip on the left bank in traffic, with a slightly modified route, as the canal crossing is closed for works... The detour is easy to navigate...
A short walk with a stop at a café...
There are border shops...

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Domi07
Domi07

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A walk along the Bidasoa, on both the Hendaye and Irun sides.
No difficulties…

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