The Jaizkibel aerials from Our Lady of Guadalupe

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The entire route follows the ridge of the Jaizkibel, with beautiful views on both sides.
Not recommended during dove hunting season.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.65 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 356 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 350 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 535 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 194 m
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Photos

The bay of Txingudi
A stele halfway along the road
The marks of the summit
The Jaizkibel antennae

Description of the walk

Head for Hondarribia airport. Drive past the airport and turn left towards "Guadalupe" on the Jaizkibel hill. Just after the hermitage, turn right and park in the large car park.

(S/E) Leave the car park and head for the triangular crossroads. Cross the road, take the path opposite and turn left at the first bend.

(1) Continue to the left, then after about 50 m, take the grassy path on the right, facing downhill. It crosses a hunting area and is one of the many routes to Santiago de Compostela.

(2) Ignore the path on the right, which will be the return path, and continue along the ridge.

(3) Pass a small car park and continue on the ridge path to the aerials.

(4)  Go the other way round.

(2) Leave the uphill path on the right and take the left-hand path through the forest. At the bottom, turn right, cross another path and reach a fork immediately afterwards.

(5) Turn right onto the hillside forest track which leads to the hairpin turn at the start.

(1) Turn left to reach the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 198 m - N.D. de Guadalupe Hermitage car park
  2. 1 : km 0.46 - alt. 215 m - 1st crossroads in the loop
  3. 2 : km 0.8 - alt. 307 m - 2nd loop crossroads
  4. 3 : km 2.55 - alt. 402 m - Car park
  5. 4 : km 4.13 - alt. 535 m - Antennas - Jaizkibel
  6. 5 : km 7.84 - alt. 238 m - Forest path on the right
  7. S/E : km 8.65 - alt. 197 m - N.D. de Guadalupe Hermitage car park

Notes

No water on the way.

Worth a visit

Near the crossing point (3), you'll find an orientation table with views over the Bay of Txingudi (Hendaye), the Basque coast and the remarkable peaks of the Basque coastline.

The old village of Fontarrabie

If the weather is fine, enjoy a coffee on the Plaza de Armas in front of the parador.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 12 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
User 27831465

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Only four stars, not because of the route, which is very easy to follow, but because the nearby car park with non-hikers who are sometimes noisy and don't always appreciate nature, and the view of the industrialised side of Irun spoil the hike.
Of course, you have to turn your head and admire the ocean, the unobstructed view of the coastline and nature.

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Matperes
Matperes

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : Yes

Accustomed to hiking in the heart of the Basque Country, I found this hike rather monotonous...the Atlantic side is magnificent, but the other side is too industrial...I think it's better to combine this climb with the Paramountas

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TISSOTY
TISSOTY

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 04, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike with magnificent panoramic views of the Basque coast and the ocean.

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O_Des
O_Des
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 27, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

On the way back, instead of descending into the sunlight in the field at around 5, it's more pleasant to go through the gate and then immediately take the left-hand path down into the forest. This path leads to point 5, avoiding the sun, which we've already had plenty of!

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mireille118
mireille118

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Lovely walk with very pretty views of the bay on the French and Spanish sides, quite a physical climb at first, then really easy afterwards.

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Stéphanie Le Touzé
Stéphanie Le Touzé

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

CVhis hike is certainly superb under clear skies, but we weren't lucky enough to do it in such conditions. We did, however, get a few breaks in the clouds, which gave us a glimpse of some very beautiful scenery.
It's an easy hike, suitable for everyone, provided you avoid the steep start by leaving on the way back before tackling it.

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Patoche65
Patoche65

I agree with fourquet, don't take 1 direction 2 unless you like the taste of effort. On the way down, it's done.
Nice little family hike, 3h25 in the cool with Mrs and our children aged 8/13.
Not or very badly signposted.

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fourquet
fourquet
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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 : Yes

Beautiful views all along the way. Avoid the section between 1 and 2, which is steep and uninteresting. Instead, take the same path on the outward journey as on the return, via the variant that passes through 5, which is shady, gradual, sheltered and very pretty. All in all, a very easy and beautiful walk.

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Manou64
Manou64

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 27, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pretty walk with magnificent views over the Hendaye Irun Hondarribia basin on one side and the Spanish coast on the other.
Little-travelled path at the time of the hike during the week. A bit steep at the start but easy after that, so you can go at your own pace. I'd be happy to do it again for the views.

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Fanfan5685
Fanfan5685

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 31, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very pleasant with a beautiful view

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Jean Claude H
Jean Claude H

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 11, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Beautiful views over the Bay of Hendaye and the mountain range. A slightly steep section at the start.

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Castelet
Castelet

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 04, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very nice walk with beautiful views of the ocean, the French coast and the mountains of the Basque country. The section is a little steep but can be done at your own pace.

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Sodapop
Sodapop

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 02, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Hello,

Very nice hike, the panorama in fine weather is magnificent, thank you Visorando tar:

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