The Baïgura loop from the Mendionde leisure centre

BaÏgura is one of the most beautiful viewpoints in the north of the Basque Country, with a 360° view of the mountains and the surrounding plain. Unfortunately, like many peaks, it is dotted with antennas, but they are very useful...
It is a favourite spot for paragliders who jump from the top of the north face.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.88 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 615 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 611 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 888 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 295 m

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Description of the walk

The normal path, marked in yellow, starts immediately to the right after the car park. It leads to a staircase with a rope. The steps are uneven, slippery and difficult on the legs. For this reason, I prefer to start from the road.

(S/E) Follow the D 119 for about 100 metres and take the small road on the right. It is blocked a little further on by a green sliding gate. Pass through the pedestrian gate on the left and continue for 100 metres.

(1) Take the path that climbs to the left towards the south-east through the ferns. After a wide bend, the path turns south-west. Leave two successive paths on your right. Pass to the left of a shelter for cows and horses and you will come to a wide cross-path (signposts).

(2) Cross the path and climb straight up through the grass. Continue until you reach some beech trees and a small crossroads.

(3) Leave the widest path on the right and continue climbing straight ahead. Follow this well-marked trail, sometimes in the forest and sometimes in the open. At the edge of the forest, the trail climbs steeply, then passes between a few boulders and reaches the grassy slopes of Baïgura.

(4) Follow a path that winds through the grass to the road.

(5) There are two benches on the right and, opposite, in the bend, a small wooden staircase leading to the final ridge.
Follow it to the right until you reach the summit at 892 m.

(6) After admiring the magnificent panorama, retrace your steps.

(5) Take the north-east track which continues to climb to the summit of Erregelu (846 m).
This is where paragliders jump

(7) The trail then descends due east. After a few metres, which are a little steep, the slope levels out and winds its way through heather and ferns. You will come to a tiny meadow.

(8) Take a sharp left turn and head north until you reach a picnic area.

(9) Pass to the left of the tables and continue north on the path that winds through the ferns.
Keep left, ignoring the paths on your right, and follow the main path marked "retour base de loisir" until you reach the signposts.

(2) Turn right, in the opposite direction, and follow the path to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 295 m - Small car park. Pass close to the - Joyeuse (rivère)
  2. 1 : km 0.68 - alt. 358 m - Path on the left
  3. 2 : km 1.39 - alt. 500 m - Signposts. Crossroads of the loop
  4. 3 : km 1.6 - alt. 560 m - Small crossroads
  5. 4 : km 2.27 - alt. 734 m - Grassy slopes
  6. 5 : km 2.74 - alt. 852 m - Road
  7. 6 : km 3 - alt. 888 m - Mont Baïgura (897 m)
  8. 7 : km 3.59 - alt. 864 m - Erregelu (846 m)
  9. 8 : km 5.13 - alt. 632 m - Small meadow
  10. 9 : km 5.68 - alt. 604 m - Picnic area
  11. S/E : km 8.88 - alt. 295 m - Small car park

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 24 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.9 / 5
Marianne3312
Marianne3312

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 07, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

We did this magnificent route on a beautiful Sunday in September with a southerly wind, mild temperatures and slightly overcast skies... The climb is easy, the view is beautiful and the long loop back down the gentle slope is very pleasant. It's also educational, with well-designed information boards. A very nice route!

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Daniel Louis Etxeto
Daniel Louis Etxeto

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

An iconic hike in the Labourdin region of the Basque Country. The panoramic view from the summit is the reason why, with a 360° curved horizon: from the ocean to the high peaks of the Pyrenees and the vast plain. The path is marked and easy to follow.
At the beginning of September 2025, we enjoy the brisk south wind that tempers the heat and colours everything blue and soft.

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User 20881531

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Great hiking trail! If you're not feeling too fit on the day, I recommend reversing the route. In other words, take the discovery trail (clearly signposted on the left after the sheepfold), which is gentler, and come back down the other trail.

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Emeline et Paco
Emeline et Paco

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Surprisingly quiet in terms of visitor numbers, a very beautiful hike (for the climb). Lots of herds of horses roaming free. Superb. I didn't come across any Patou dogs, but be vigilant with your dog. Bring a lead. Sublime view at the top, ideal for a picnic. Reliable signposting. Very good idea to do the hike in the suggested direction in terms of difficulty and view of the landscape!

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Sydney2003
Sydney2003

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Amazing scenery all along the walk, one of my most beautiful hikes! We followed the directions given by the app. It is steep, but we don't regret our choice because once we reached the peak, we were able to enjoy the scenery all the way down without it being too steep.

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jlhoffmann
jlhoffmann

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 31, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We decided to do this route in reverse because friends had told us that the climb was steep and difficult. We found this to be true on the way down! Otherwise, it was a beautiful route with stunning views from the top of Baigura under a clear blue sky that day

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RosineR
RosineR

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Spectacular scenery throughout the route. No difficulty except for the sustained climb to the summit. Gentle descent. Excellent explanations. Thank you for this magnificent hike.

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jpa64
jpa64

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 09, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A simple review: everything was great from the start at the leisure centre to the summit. Everything is very well signposted and it's a peaceful walk. Many thanks and keep up the good work, Visorando!

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jym85
jym85

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Superb view at the summit. By walking the loop in this direction (unlike most of the walkers we met), you can make the biggest (moderate) effort at the beginning and finish with a gentle descent.

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Emmanuel G
Emmanuel G

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful route taken on a day when the clouds were low. As a result, the summit of Baigura was shrouded in clouds and I was unable to see the beautiful scenery. I will definitely do this hike again!

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Matperes
Matperes

from the leisure centre... In fact, I'm heading there now.

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JMLAC
JMLAC

yes, but which one?

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Matperes
Matperes

The route suggested by Visorando is excellent.
It's impossible to go wrong and there are no steps... I do it regularly and always enjoy it.

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JMLAC
JMLAC
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I followed the route indicating the baigura via the erregelu, the one from 2020, but there may have been an error

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taboulechat
taboulechat

Hello JMLAC
It is precisely because of the steps, ropes and stakes in poor condition that I do not take this hike.
I should point out that 100 metres after the gate, you need to take a path on the left.
You didn't follow the right trail.🤗

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