Mount Arrokagaray from Itxassou

A pleasant little walk that’s the perfect way to get back into the swing of things.

Details

n°71440506

Creation:
22 Mar 2025

Last update:
31 Mar 2025

Last review:
29 Dec 2025

Activity: Walking
Distance: 7.36 km
Average duration: 3h 10
Difficulty: Moderate
Back to start: Yes
Ascent: + 368 m
Descent: - 362 m
Highest point: 351 m
Lowest point: 41 m

Country: France
Areas: Pyrenees, Basque Country
District: Itxassou (64250)
Start/End: N 43.327996° / W 1.388175°
IGN map(s): Ref. 1345OT
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Description of the walk

Leaving Itxassou via the D249, park on the left after the bridge.

(S/E) Continue along the road for 50 m then take the path branching off to the right just before reaching the D918. Continue at a leisurely pace, passing a small cottage and carrying on until you emerge from the woods.

(1) At the fork, turn left onto the path that climbs up to a road and a small hamlet, where you will find a carved standing stone on the right.

(2) Turn right into the field onto the small path that climbs up the slope and soon joins a wider track. Follow this track, keeping to the right for a steep climb, whilst enjoying the exceptional view from Mount Arrokagaray. Reach the top of this climb.

(3) Turn back for a few metres, then take the small path diagonally to the right which descends to join the road at an antenna.

(4) Head left and follow this road to the small hamlet with the carved stone.

(2) Turn left and retrace the ascent route, in the opposite direction, to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

S/E : km 0 - alt. 41 m - Car park D249
1 : km 0.98 - alt. 149 m - Junction
2 : km 1.97 - alt. 241 m - Hamlet, standing stone
3 : km 3.59 - alt. 337 m - Return point
4 : km 4.42 - alt. 216 m - Antenna
S/E : km 7.36 - alt. 55 m - Car park D249

Notes

No water. Take care in strong winds.
A picnic is a must at (3) if the weather permits.

Worth a visit

Itxassou (the town of cherries) and the Pas de Roland, not forgetting Cambo-les-Bains with the house of Edmond Rostand and its gardens.

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5

Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5

Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5

Route interest
4 / 5

User 28218729

29 Dec 2025 at 08:29 3600

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 29, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb hike!
With ascents and descents of varying lengths but easy overall. Beautiful panoramic views at the top, perfect for stopping for a bite to eat. We really enjoyed it and the description was spot on.

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Milasyl

09 Oct 2025 at 17:04 7200

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Lovely view from the ridge.

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Jean-Bernard

27 Jul 2025 at 22:39 7200

Early spring. I made it at the end of March

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tibocoop

27 Jul 2025 at 22:24 7200

I think it's a seasonal effect. The same hike when the vegetation is less developed and/or less cut would certainly have been completely different, but that's a factor to take into account. Better to do it in winter or spring?

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Jean-Bernard

27 Jul 2025 at 19:49 7200

Too bad for you, because it didn't have all those obstacles when I did it. Normally, it's a fairly wide path.

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tibocoop

27 Jul 2025 at 18:29 7200

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

Hello,
We were disappointed by this hike, which seemed easy enough to get back into the swing of things.
We did the walk with children and a dog.
The climb between points (1) and (2) is poorly maintained, with overgrown ferns.
The section between points (2) and (3) is the most interesting, with lovely views, especially upon reaching point (3), which offers a stunning panoramic view!
However, the descent from (3) to (4) finished off half the group: a relatively steep slope on a path that had recently been cleared of undergrowth; the dog struggled to make headway through the cut gorse and brambles. The path was obscured by the cut vegetation, making the descent dangerous for the joints…
We were certainly unlucky with the timing of the maintenance work, but we really don’t have fond memories of this route.

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jipe12

26 May 2025 at 09:15 7200

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

A lovely, easy little walk
You can have a picnic at the top of the hill
Stunning 360-degree view
Be careful on the way down, especially if it’s wet

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Vézier alain

14 Apr 2025 at 11:42 7200

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 14, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A route worth exploring!

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Marie T.

07 Apr 2025 at 20:18 7200

Overall rating : 4 / 5

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

A lovely little route – easy and picturesque

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