From Ainhoa to boundary markers 64 and 65

(S/E) Car park at the bottom of the village on Dolhareko Bidea; follow the red and white^GR®10markings.

(1) Take the^GR®10track, which is suitable for vehicles

(2) Ignore the path on the left (Dantxarineko Bide Zaharra); continue along the track (^GR®10)

(3) Pass a sheep pen on the left.

(4) Leave the track (^GR®10) on the left and continue towards the old fish farm (Urrutieneko Errota), with the River Nivelle on your left.

(5) Former fish farm.

(6) Cross the River Nivelle via the bridge and continue on the^GR®10, turning immediately right after the bridge. The River Nivelle is now on your right.

(7) Cross the D 4 at a place known as Pont du Diable, and take the^GR®10opposite (not the Zorribenta track).

Warning!!! Do not mistakenly take the Pont du Diable

(8) Cross the stream and take the Zorribenta track; continue until you reach a house on the left and head slightly uphill.

(9) At Border Marker 65, turn left to reach the next ‘BF’.

(10) Border Marker 64.

(11) Intermediate boundary marker between BF 65 and 66: ‘S’ (Sarre) for the French side, ‘B’ (Baztan) for the Spanish side; see photos. Please note that Marker 66 is situated on private property.

Retrace your steps in the opposite direction to return to the Ainhoa car park (S/E).

There are no water sources along the route.

Good walking boots and a walking stick are essential.

IGN map: 1245OT

Route recorded in the field using a Twonav Sportiva 2 GPS.

The village of Ainhoa and its beautiful Basque houses.

The old washhouse.
On 23 September 1858, the village of Ainhoa was visited by Emperor Napoleon III and Empress Eugénie de Montijo. Having alighted from their carriage at Alaxurruta – the name given to the washhouse fountain – they continued their walk with their entourage to the Dancharia bridge, after drinking water from the fountain.