The Larla from Satali

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This hike to the summit of Larla from Satali avoids the steep climb from Saint-Martin-d'Arrossa. You can learn about the mining activity that once took place here and enjoy superb views of the surrounding peaks.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 9.13 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 00 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 477 m
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    Descent: - 468 m
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    Highest point: 700 m
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    Lowest point: 316 m
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Photos

View of Bidarray
View of the Iparla ridges
Superb view of the Pyrenees
Larlan

Description of the walk

The starting point for this hike is located in Satali in the municipality of Saint-Martin-d'Arrossa. To get to this starting point by car, see the "practical information" section below. Get to Saint-Martin-d'Arrossa. At the fronton, take the road ahead signposted Satali and continue until you reach the sign for Satali. Park in the car park on the right.

(S/E) Cross the road and take the path opposite.

(1) The route was slightly modified at this point in April 2025 to take into account a no-entry restriction. Go through the gate (don't forget to close it behind you) and follow the barbed wire fence into the field. Further up, follow the Sentier Découverte 1 arrow, turning left. Pass Irungaraiko Borda and you will come to a fork in the path.

(2) Keep left and continue uphill to reach the ruins of the mining buildings. Continue uphill to reach the highest point at a new trail junction.

(3) Take the path downhill on the right. Pass the junction with the path leading to Iratzablttiîkio Borda. Turn right to reach a wider track. Take it to the right and you will come to a junction of tracks.

(4) Keep right on the track, which continues as a path. At the junction with a new track, turn right and continue to reach Harotzaeneko Borda.

(5) Leave the path for a moment to make a round trip to a superb viewpoint over the ridges of Iparla and Artzamendi. Return to the track on the left and continue climbing to reach the crossroads of the path leading to the summit of Larla.

(6) Leave the track and take the path on the right to reach the summit of Larla.

(7) Continue north on the path and you will quickly reach the track at Harretxeko Borda. Take this track again and walk downhill until you reach a crossroads.

(8) Leave the track and head right, slightly uphill. Continue downhill, passing an old mine, and you will come back to the initial crossroads you passed on the way up.

(2) Take the path on the right, following the same route as on the way there, to return to the Satali car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 316 m - Satali car park
  2. 1 : km 0.26 - alt. 338 m - Barrier
  3. 2 : km 0.94 - alt. 436 m - Crossroads of the loop
  4. 3 : km 1.66 - alt. 492 m - Crossroads
  5. 4 : km 3.49 - alt. 432 m - Crossroads of tracks
  6. 5 : km 4.38 - alt. 541 m - Harotzaeneko Borda
  7. 6 : km 5.58 - alt. 638 m - Crossroads between track and path
  8. 7 : km 6.04 - alt. 698 m - Larla
  9. 8 : km 7.46 - alt. 466 m - Crossroads between track and path
  10. S/E : km 9.13 - alt. 316 m - Satali car park

Notes

Driving directions to the starting point of the hike.

From Saint-Jean-de-Luz, head towards Saint Pée sur Nivelle, then Espelette. Pass Louhosoa and Bidarray.

Continue towards Ossès, pass Brana and Goicoechea and immediately after turn right towards Saint-Martin-d'Arrossa. Cross the bridge and turn right towards Saint-Martin-d'Arrossa. Continue along the road.

At the fronton, take the road ahead signposted Satali and continue along this narrow road for a while. Stop at the place with a large sign marked "Zone Pastorale" and park here on the right. This place is known as Satali.

Worth a visit

This route was inspired by the leaflet published by the town hall of Saint-Martin-d'Arrossa on the mining trail, which deals with the history of iron in the Larla. The attached GPX track was created so that it could be included in the Visorando hikes.
During the hike, take the time to read the signs explaining the history of these mines, which have been abandoned since around 1914. Along the route, you will find explanatory signs describing the mining techniques used.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 22 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
User 22629449

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

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User 6393941

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 07, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb hike

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pgermaneau
pgermaneau

Thanks for letting me know. I already changed the start so we wouldn't go down the path that's now closed. If the path along the edge of the field is also closed for good, we'll have to rethink the route. Your suggestion of taking the road to get to point 8 is great.
Best regards.

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User 9380755

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Hello,
The departure as described was not possible on 28 May 2025. The gate was secured with wire, making it impossible to cross the field. We did not follow the path as it was closed (although some people did). We preferred to retrace our steps and follow the red markings, i.e. take the road on the right from the car park and then take a stony path on the left that leads to point 8. This makes the walk much longer, and the total elevation gain is also greater! Perhaps the route and description should be corrected so that future users don't end up having to do a more difficult hike than expected, but it's still worth the effort!

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ayout
ayout

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike with no particular difficulties. The weather was perfect for enjoying the view of the Iparla ridges and the ocean towards Bayonne, and, on the opposite side, the Baïgura and the snow-capped peaks in the distance.

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gsh
gsh

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 12, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful, easy hike with informative signs explaining the area's mining history.
Stunning views of the impressive Iparla peaks.

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pgermaneau
pgermaneau

I have modified the start of the route to take into account the request from a landowner to keep people off their property.

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mixelB
mixelB

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 05, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very nice route, fairly easy. Beautiful restored barns and splendid views of Mount Iparla. Thanks to the author.
PS: It seemed to me that the no entry sign at the start of the route is no longer valid.

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Baroux031
Baroux031

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 21, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A magnificent hike with varied views of the Basque Country. View of the Pyrenees mountain range stretching to the ocean – it's best to do it in this direction, even though locals do it the other way around
The start point has been changed because the field is not accessible, but you can easily get around it by following the instructions
Signs explain the site's mining history

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PepeFM
PepeFM

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Excellent, easy route, well suited to older people or those with children, beautiful scenery, interesting information about mining.

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Mapie.e
Mapie.e

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 02, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I did this walk on a beautiful winter's day, cool but with very little wind and a magnificent blue sky. Good walking shoes are essential. Some sections of the path are very muddy, as is the crossing of the first field, which is occupied by a large herd of pottoks.
This is normal for the season.
I recommend this lovely route, which I have already done in both directions. The old mines are interesting to see and the view of the distant snow-capped peaks of the Pyrenees is superb...

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Baloulinou
Baloulinou

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 09, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello. Very nice route. At the beginning, however, you cross two fields with barriers. (Are you allowed to do so?) After that, however, the Visorando route is reliable and the route is clearly marked

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housebidos
housebidos

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

13 November 2024. My only regret is that the numerous clouds prevented me from enjoying the distant views. I will return when the sun is shining

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bveyrac63
bveyrac63
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful, shaded hike with a spectacular finish at the top and magnificent 360° views.
I would classify it as easy.

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taboulechat
taboulechat

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 21, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Another superb hike yesterday, which I enjoyed as much as ever. You never tire of all the different landscapes that unfold as you circle the summit. And of course, there's a 360° view from the top
Thank you

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