The Voie de la Nive from Bayonne to Bassussarry

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This return walk follows the banks of the River Nive along the towpath.
It forms the second section of the Voie de la Nive.

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    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.74 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 3 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 3 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 13 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 10 ft
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A circular loop along the River Nive
A ruined building on the opposite bank
Footbridge over the Antzarako Erreka stream
The River Nive

Description of the walk

To get to the start, go via the Compagnet roundabout, which marks the exit from Bayonne towards Bassussarry.
Take the Chemin du Compagnet, running alongside the motorway to the left of the car garage.
Head to the banks of the River Nive to find somewhere to park.

(S/E) Take the towpath heading south. Follow the Voie de Nive to the Niv’au Galop equestrian centre

(1) Continue along the towpath to the Antzara stream (Antzarako Erreka in Basque).

(2) Return along the same route to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 13 ft - Chemin du Compagnet
  2. 1 : mi 0.81 - alt. 13 ft - Equestrian centre
  3. 2 : mi 1.87 - alt. 13 ft - Antzarako Erreka - Nive (rivière)
  4. S/E : mi 3.74 - alt. 13 ft - Chemin du Compagnet

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 2 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
mick067
mick067

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

an easy, enjoyable and relaxing walk

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Tigram
Tigram

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A very easy and leisurely walk along the banks of the Nive. There were lots of cyclists and, unfortunately, cars too! It’s a bit of a shame.
The appeal of this walk lies in the peaceful riverside scenery, though it might be a bit bland for mountain walkers...

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