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                 Holzarté footbridge
                Holzarté footbridge            
            
         
        
        
                A circuit a dozen or so kilometers long in a green area among forests, streams and waterfalls. And especially crossing the Holzarté bridge which is the headline event of this quite demanding hike. If it is too physically demanding, you can turn around once you have seen the bridge.            
            
            
    
                 From Sainte-Engrâce to the Col de Lépoa
                From Sainte-Engrâce to the Col de Lépoa            
            
        
                First day of a 6-day trip in the Basque Country. On this first day, visit the Ehujarré Gorges. A climb through the woods, then discovery of the wide grassy slopes of Utzigagna, the land of sheep and shepherds. After a visit to Urugo to admire the gorges from above, we climb back up in the morning to reach the Col de d'Errayzéko Lépoua, border marker 256.There, a vehicle will be waiting to take us to the Refuge Jeandel, saving us an 8 km drive along the border road.            
            
            
    
                 The Ehujarre Gorges
                The Ehujarre Gorges            
            
         
        
        
                A stone's throw from the Kakoueta Gorges, a major tourist attraction in Haute Soule, are the Ehujarre Gorges, wild, secluded and a real delight for hikers.            
            
            
    
                 The Crêtes d'Auriste in the Barétous Valley
                The Crêtes d'Auriste in the Barétous Valley            
            
         
        
        
                After a nice steady climb on a wide track, you come out onto a vast pasture area.
There are beautiful views throughout the climb, followed by a vast panorama from the top.
A geological curiosity: large blocks of pink puddingstone at the summit.            
            
            
    
                 The Arthanolatze and the Pic des Escaliers loop from the Chalets d'Iraty
                The Arthanolatze and the Pic des Escaliers loop from the Chalets d'Iraty            
            
         
        
        
                This is a very beautiful hike which, once you reach the ridge between Arthanolatze and Pic des Escaliers, offers superb views of the Pyrenees on one side and the Arbailles forest and the landscapes stretching from Mauléon to Oloron and beyond on the other.            
            
            
    
                 Pic des Escaliers from the Iraty campsite
                Pic des Escaliers from the Iraty campsite            
            
        
                Variation of the GR®10 starting from the Iraty Campsite. Start in the undergrowth in a magnificent Basque beech forest, then walk through the mountain pastures with griffon vultures circling above. A peaceful short hike with magnificent views of the Pyrenees and the Basque Country.
Please note that there are many animals roaming freely, so it is best not to bring your dog.
As this hike does not return to the starting point, leave another vehicle at the Col de Bagargi.            
            
            
    
                 Loop from Col de la Pierre Saint-Martin to Pic d'Anie
                Loop from Col de la Pierre Saint-Martin to Pic d'Anie            
            
         
        
        
                This loop offers changing landscapes, starting with pastures and gradually becoming rockier as you approach Pic d'Anie. Crossing the passes and cols will give you the opportunity to discover valleys that are very different from one another. Pic d'Anie is the highest mountain in the area and offers views of the French and Spanish Pyrenees.            
            
            
    
                 Pic d'Anie from Pierre Saint-Martin and via the Col du Pescamou
                Pic d'Anie from Pierre Saint-Martin and via the Col du Pescamou            
            
         
        
        
                From La Pierre Saint-Martin, you can see the Pic d'Anie in the distance.You start at the foot of the slopes with your destination in sight, and it takes about 3½ hours to reach the summit. In summer, you won't be alone on this route.            
            
            
    
                 Discover the mysterious Occabé Cromlechs
                Discover the mysterious Occabé Cromlechs            
            
         
        
        
                A magnificent and varied hike that allows you to discover the mysterious Occabé cromlechs. After a climb in the shade of a beautiful beech forest, you arrive at the beautiful Occabé plateau with its horses, cows, sheep and famous cromlechs. The view across the plateau is magnificent, especially from the summit of Occabé, which rises to an altitude of 1,456 metres. Descend through the woods and return via a beautiful little path that runs alongside a river to the car park.            
            
            
    
                 The Occabé circular
                The Occabé circular            
            
         
        
        
                This is a beautiful walk. It crosses the largest beech forest in Europe. From the summit of Occabé, the highest point in the Iraty Forest, the view is magnificent. Below, there is a large necropolis of Neolithic shepherds.
It has around twenty well-preserved cromlechs. They date back to 1000 BC and are a kind of circle in the middle of which the ashes of the dead were placed.            
            
            
    
                 The Saint-Antoine Chapel from Musculdy
                The Saint-Antoine Chapel from Musculdy            
            
         
        
        
                This circular route allows you to discover a farming world that is still very much alive. The farms scattered across the valley floor are still in operation, with their numerous meadows. You can gain a better understanding of this multifaceted agro-pastoral culture as you cross the forests and then the pastures of the mid-mountains. The Saint-Antoine chapel overlooks the Col d'Osquich, a popular spot for wood pigeon hunting in autumn. From the summit, there is a breathtaking view of the Soule Valley, the Haute-Soule mountains, the Arbailles karst massif and Basse-Navarre.            
            
            
    
                 Occabé loop and cromlechs via Chalet Pedro
                Occabé loop and cromlechs via Chalet Pedro            
            
         
        
        
                Occabé is the highest point on the Iraty plateau. It offers a 360° view of the Pyrenees mountain range. The Occabé plateau is home to the most extraordinary megalithic site in the Basque Country. The ascent and descent take you through the largest beech forest in Europe. It's beautiful everywhere.            
            
            
    
                 The Beltxu Peak
                The Beltxu Peak            
            
         
        
        
                Located between the provinces of Basse-Navarre and Soule, the secret Arbailles massif offers many attractions for curious hikers. This limestone massif is renowned for its karstic relief, which is ideal for caving. Located in the northern part of the massif, the Beltxu route offers beautiful views and a challenging and varied hike. The view stretches far into the distance and is well worth the extra effort.            
            
            
    
                 The sources of the Bidouze
                The sources of the Bidouze            
            
         
        
        
                This peaceful route through the woods offers walkers the chance to discover a rich natural heritage. The flora and fauna along the route are particularly rich, with white-backed woodpeckers, Alpine longhorn beetles, beautiful specimens of beech trees and a wide variety of ferns. In addition to these natural curiosities, information panels on Basque mythology are dotted along the route. Finally, the arrival at the source of the Bidouze and its resurgence in a porch carved into the cliff will delight young and old alike.            
            
            
    
                 From Mauléon-Licharre to Saint-Just-Ibarre
                From Mauléon-Licharre to Saint-Just-Ibarre            
            
        
                A beautiful stage that ends in a grand finale in a superb valley.            
            
            
    
                 The Béhorléguy loop via the Col d'Aphanize
                The Béhorléguy loop via the Col d'Aphanize            
            
         
        
        
                Seen from a distance, the silhouette of Behorleguy gives the impression of an enormous peak and of being difficult. In fact, this is misleading and when you arrive on its southern face, it has a rather rounded shape. It is an enormous limestone fold that heralds the Arbailles massif. Magnificent view from the summit with the Pic des Escaliers to the south and the Arbailles massif to the north..
At the Col d'Aphanize, you can see a vertical chasm 500 m deep, one of the deepest chimneys in the world.            
            
            
    
                 Othegane loop from Bunus
                Othegane loop from Bunus            
            
         
        
        
                Starting from the pretty little village of Bunus, this hike off the beaten track allows you to discover a pastoral mountain offering an original panorama of the Larceveau valleys and the sources of the Bidouze. The village of Bunus has the particularity of being "cut" in two by the D918 road. The town hall is therefore quite far from the church district, the starting point of this route. Be sure to visit the church porch, where you can see three ancient tombs.            
            
            
    
                 The Bois d'Arce loop in Lescun
                The Bois d'Arce loop in Lescun            
            
         
        
        
                A fairly short loop above Lescun, ideal for warming up, for children or people who are a little tired. A short climb and a gentle descent: what more could you ask for?            
            
            
    
                 Lake Ansabère
                Lake Ansabère            
            
        
                A beautiful little lake that is easily accessible. This hike is truly bucolic and the arrival at the lake is a wonder. You can stay there for a while to admire the scenery...            
            
            
    
                 Cabanes and Lac de Lhurs from La Borde d'Anapia
                Cabanes and Lac de Lhurs from La Borde d'Anapia            
            
         
        
        
                This hike allows you to discover Lake Lhurs and its huts, nestled in a mineral cirque with the jagged Ansabère area in the background.            
            
            
    
                 Sanchèse Plateau
                Sanchèse Plateau            
            
        
                An easy hike that can be done at any time of day with the family            
            
            
    
                 The Cabanes d'Ansabère
                The Cabanes d'Ansabère            
            
         
        
        
                From Lescun, discover the Aiguilles d'Ansabère and the superb landscape of the Aspe Valley!            
            
            
    
                 Col de Pau and Col de Burcq
                Col de Pau and Col de Burcq            
            
        
                A magnificent hike from Lescun, yet relatively unknown. There are magnificent views all along the way. Herds of chamois are frequently seen between the Col de Pau and the Col de Burg.Although this hike is challenging due to the elevation gain, it is not overly difficult. You can stop at the Cabane de Bonaris or the Col de Pau if you start to feel tired. If you are very fit, you can extend the hike by climbing the surrounding peaks or even reaching the Refuge d'Arlet.            
            
            
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