The Coastal Path between Guéthary and Bidart

A round trip along the coast from Cenitz beach in Guéthary to Centre beach in Bidart, via Guéthary harbour, Parlementia beach and Uhabia beach.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.62 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 145 m
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    Descent: - 154 m

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    Highest point: 38 m
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    Lowest point: 3 m

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Description of the walk

The starting point is the Cenitz Beach car park on Chemin de Senix.

(S/E) Take the coastal path eastwards, at the bottom of the car park, to Chemin de Cenitz.

(1) Walk up Chemin de Cenitz, which becomes Chemin des Falaises.

(2) Before heading back down towards the port, take the path on the left that leads down to the sea.
In stormy weather, this path may be closed due to the risk of flooding. If this is the case, continue straight ahead and take the first left to the harbour.
Otherwise, walk along the Jetée des Alcyons to the right, continue along the path behind a large building on the harbour, which joins the Promenade de la Plage.

(3) Ignore Chemin Barognenia on the right and take the coastal path on the left to reach Chemin de Saint Joseph via some steps, then Chemin de Parlementia. Turn right and continue for a few dozen metres.

(4) Leave the street and turn left onto the path that descends and runs alongside Uhabia Beach to a footbridge.

(5) Cross the Uhabia on the footbridge and continue along the coastal path that passes in front of the Embruns medical centre, via Rue Camboena.
Continue along Rue Camboena, which branches off to the left and joins Rue de l'Uhabia.

(6) Turn left towards the centre's beach car park to return to the coast via a staircase, and walk along the centre's beach to the right.

(7) At the end of the beach, turn around and return via the same route to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 15 m - Cenitz beach car park
  2. 1 : km 0.54 - alt. 15 m - Chemin de Cenitz
  3. 2 : km 1.1 - alt. 36 m - Stairway leading down to the harbour
  4. 3 : km 1.89 - alt. 7 m - Barognenia Path
  5. 4 : km 2.49 - alt. 21 m - Path on the left towards the beach
  6. 5 : km 2.95 - alt. 6 m - Footbridge over the - Uhabia (fleuve)
  7. 6 : km 3.82 - alt. 25 m - Centre Beach
  8. 7 : km 4.3 - alt. 6 m - End of the coastal path
  9. S/E : km 8.62 - alt. 15 m - Cenitz beach car park

Notes

The starting car park will probably not be available for this route during the holidays as it is then used by beachgoers.

There are several water points along the way.

Worth a visit

You can add to this walk with a visit to Bidart or continue on to the Sainte-Madeleine chapel, which offers a beautiful view.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 8 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.1 / 5
Feufeu
Feufeu

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

A very pleasant coastal route with beautiful views of the entire coastline.
An easy hike, with very few people at this time of year.

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jacques urbain
jacques urbain

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

😊

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pouchpen
pouchpen

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 : No

A lovely walk, with climbs, descents, views of the ocean and urban areas.

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guiton13
guiton13

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

No comment
Thank you

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Jean Mi
Jean Mi

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, pleasant walk between urban areas and the coast on a beautiful, finally sunny day, ending back at Cenitz beach.

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SOLANGE ET MAURICE
SOLANGE ET MAURICE

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Beautiful view, easy to follow, allows you to visit Bidart, which is well worth a detour.

to do

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alexcam2802
alexcam2802

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike to discover the Basque coastline.

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oootazooo
oootazooo

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 10, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A short trip along the coastline. A scenic drive along the seaside (forget about the wild side, apart from the waterfront, it's quite urban) that allows you to discover Guethary, Bidart, its beaches, surfers and beautiful Basque houses. Visit in mid-October when there are fewer people. Expect parking difficulties in summer.

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