The Mont Errebi loop starting from Ainhoa

This hike starts in one of the most beautiful villages in the Basque Country. The route takes you up a series of climbs to the Col des Trois Croix. From there, you climb to the summit of Errebi. The view stretches from the ocean to the mountains of Labourd.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.60 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 498 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 494 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 581 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 101 m

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Description of the walk

At the entrance to Ainhoa, follow the sign for the car park along a small road on the left after the pelota court.

(S/E) Turn left until you reach the three-way junction and continue on the left-hand road (Mendiondoko-Bidea) until the first crossroads.
Turn right and continue to the next junction, which leads to Tanburinborda.

(1) Take the road on the right. After the hamlet of Tanburinborda, the road becomes a track. Pass the junctions on the left and right and follow the main track. You will come to a Y-shaped crossroads.

(2) Leave the track that branches off to the left and take the track that climbs to the right until you reach a spring.

(3) Turn completely right, southwest then south, and reach theGR®10crossroads.

(4) Take it to the left until you reach a fork where there is a spring.

(5) Continue right on theGR® 10 to reach the Col des Trois Croix, an important crossroads.

(6) Take the grassy path on the right, turning almost 180°. Climb up to reach the summit of Errebi.

(7) Follow the grassy ridge. This curves westwards, becomes stony and, after a fairly difficult descent, joins theGR® 10. Take this trail to the left and head for the calvary and chapel.

(8) Follow the processional path to the car park at the start in Ainhoa (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 114 m - Ainhoa car park
  2. 1 : km 0.47 - alt. 120 m - Crossroads towards Tanburinborda
  3. 2 : km 2.07 - alt. 291 m - Y-junction
  4. 3 : km 2.88 - alt. 295 m - Source
  5. 4 : km 3.9 - alt. 434 m - GR 10
  6. 5 : km 4.31 - alt. 472 m - Fork
  7. 6 : km 5.16 - alt. 514 m - Col des Trois Croix (512m)
  8. 7 : km 5.82 - alt. 581 m - Summit of Errebi (583m)
  9. 8 : km 6.82 - alt. 385 m - Chapel
  10. S/E : km 8.6 - alt. 114 m - Ainhoa car park

Notes

The springs along the climb appear to be drinkable.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 30 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
filiplacour
filiplacour

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

As is often the case with these hikes, the starting point is difficult to find, with explanations that are too vague.

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Mathilde092
Mathilde092

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 22, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike following the trail on the app. The hike is fairly easy, the path is well marked except at the start of the descent from Mont Errebi, where you have to head in the right direction before reaching the steep descent (to be avoided when it is raining or wet). I really enjoyed the many views from the trail, with panoramas of La Rhune, the Basque Coast and the hinterland. Lots of pottoks.

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jgmyrlom
jgmyrlom

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 22, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant walk with beautiful views of the coastline between Hendaye and Bayonne.

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Vieux débris toxique
Vieux débris toxique

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

Friendly with beautiful views. Nothing to report. Easy.

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eric bourdon
eric bourdon

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

a very pretty hike that is not very busy at this time of year.

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Amorgin
Amorgin

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful ride through the autumn colours of the Basque Country. The description could be a little more detailed in places, but if you follow the route it's fine. The descent from Errebi (not that easy to find) isn't dangerous in dry weather. It's just very steep. However, I wouldn't venture there in rainy weather or when the ground is still wet... it must be a real slide.

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Kapla 49
Kapla 49

Overall rating : 4 / 5

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

No indication before the last climb.

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NicoleMichel
NicoleMichel

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A relatively easy route, except for the descent from Mount Errebi to the Aubépine chapel.
Magnificent view of the Rhune and the entire coastline.

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toune46
toune46

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Superb hike, very long climb but achievable, however the descent is very difficult and borderline dangerous. Breathtaking view from the summit.
The number of kilometres needs to be checked
But what a view!

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Gouwbewe
Gouwbewe
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

A well-marked and varied hike with beautiful views. A descent where hiking poles are welcome.

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KATELINE1976
KATELINE1976

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb hike in beautiful weather!
The 360° view from Mont Errebi was truly magical and magnificent.
The path leading to La Chapelle d'Aubépine is quite steep and rocky, but nothing too difficult.
The route is perfect!
Thanks for the guide.

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cocottejean33
cocottejean33

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The explanations are very clear
The trail is good, with beautiful scenery.
We had a lovely walk and it took less time than expected. Thank you

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catzucca
catzucca

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk to enjoy with the family.
A very beautiful view.

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seminel
seminel

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

Beautiful hike with a great view of the Rhune and the Basque coast, as well as Ainhoa

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dom1706
dom1706

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful hike

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