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Manttale walks
Circular loop of the Zigorriaga, Akozpe and Manttale peaks
Association / Club / Walk leader
4.07 mi
+945 ft
-938 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Urrugne (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A circular route to discover three peaks overlooking the Basque coast to the north and the Bidasoa valley to the south.
Irungo Soro
4.93 mi
+1,076 ft
-1,073 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Urrugne (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A circular passing by the Zigorriaga viewpoint and the redoubt of zigzag on the Manttale.
Mandalle and Col des Joncs from Ibardin
Visorando Member
3.26 mi
+876 ft
-873 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Urrugne (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A lovely hike above Ibardin, offering the chance to climb a few peaks, including Mandalle, and enjoy a 360° view of the surrounding peaks and the sea.
Mandalle and Zigorriaga from Ibardin
2.29 mi
+614 ft
-604 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Urrugne (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
This is a beautiful and fairly short hike, suitable for families (only the start is a little steep), offering superb views of the region's iconic peaks such as La Rhune and Les Trois Couronnes, as well as the Pyrenees mountain range in the distance and the coast.
Manttale and the Redoute du Zigzag
4.26 mi
+1,109 ft
-1,102 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Urrugne (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A route starting from Ibardin that climbs up to Mantalle (or Menddalé), where the Redoute de la Baïonnette is located; this was part of the Rhune fortifications used during battles, particularly against the coalition led by Wellington.
From the ridge, there are magnificent views in both directions.
Lake Ibardin, Xoldoko Gaina, Manddale from the Col d'Ibardin
8.23 mi
+1,903 ft
-1,877 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Urrugne (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
This hike is actually a trilogy of the most beautiful places to the west and north-west of the Col d'Ibardin. The Col d'Ibardin (the French-Spanish border ridge) is well known for its ventas and restaurants, which attract many visitors all year round. But it also offers beautiful walks thanks to its tracks and hiking trails. What is proposed here is a long route that passes through the three main points of these places and offers the most beautiful views of this region over the surrounding peaks, such as the Trois Couronnes to the west and the Rhune to the east. There are also magnificent views of the ocean and the towns of Bayonne, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Hendaye, Hondarribia, Irun, etc.
Walks near Manttale
Gartzin and the pidgeon hunting huts
4.90 mi
+981 ft
-1,001 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Bera (Navarre)
Following paths through pidgeon hunting huts to climb up to the Gartzin blockhouse. A route starting from the Col d'Ibardin on easily accessible paths. The route can be shortened at the point near the pidgeon hunting huts
From the summit of La Rhune to Sare
4.30 mi
+36 ft
-2,772 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Ascain (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
After reaching the summit of La Rhune via the little train (a lovely climb), we head back down towards the village of Sare. A lovely stretch through the woodland, occasionally passing horses roaming freely.
Around Bera
4.49 mi
+886 ft
-1,476 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Bera (Navarre)
A ridge route above the town of Bera, taking you from the Col de Lizuniaga, on the French-Spanish border, to Bera.
The Haute Route des Pyrénées is not yet very high at this point.
In the footsteps of the old Ascain-Sare tramway
4.54 mi
+669 ft
-430 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Ascain (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
Did you know that a tramway used to run through the hinterland from the coast (Hendaye, Ciboure) to Sare via Ascain? That was before the car became popular in 1936. This hike takes you along its route, based on available archives. The landscape has preserved the memory of this journey, which you can discover during this excursion under the watchful eye of Mont Esnaur.
From Ascain to Hendaye
10.64 mi
+1,079 ft
-1,158 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Ascain (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A lovely stage with a seaside feel and the end of the journey in sight.
Ascent to La Rhune from the station at Col de Saint-Ignace
3.32 mi
+2,418 ft
-2,966 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Sare (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
From the Rhune mini-train station, this hike climbs to the summit at 905 metres. The trail crosses moors, pastures and small woods, offering progressive views of the Basque Coast and the Pyrenees. Along the way, pottoks and mountain birds punctuate the ascent. At the summit, the 360° panorama reveals the ocean on one side and the Pyrenean mountain range on the other, rewarding your efforts with a spectacular natural spectacle.
New coastal path from Socoa to Hendaye
4.01 mi
+390 ft
-295 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Urrugne (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
The old coastal path along the Basque coastline from Ciboure to Hendaye is permanently closed to pedestrians due to coastal erosion and numerous landslides.A new path, further inland, has been temporarily proposed by the Pyrénées-Atlantiques Department. This is the route described here.
(!) Comment from a user on 30 August 2025
>Hello, access to this route is now prohibited between SOCOA point (1) and the corniche house point (8) by prefectural decree. Could you please note this restriction, as I have informed and discouraged hikers who were venturing onto this section.nOTE: The comment dated 25 July 2025 is the subject of this proposal, but the signs had not yet been put up.FFRando64. GR®8 coastlineexplanatory pdf from FFRando 64
Basque coast from Guéthary to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
5.35 mi
+453 ft
-440 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Guéthary (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A short hike along the most pleasant part of the Basque coastal path.
From Bidart to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
6.82 mi
+469 ft
-472 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Bidart (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
Discover the Basque coast from Bidart, where you can watch the surfers, to the port of Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The route is uneven between the very pleasant coastal path and the detours behind the numerous properties. You can end your visit at the beach in Saint-Jean-de-Luz or relax in the town.
Moulin de l'Enfer and Palacio de Azkolegi
12.90 mi
+3,143 ft
-3,182 ft
8h 40
Difficult
Departure from Baztan (Navarre)
A lovely walk through the heart of the Bastan valley, starting from the Etchebertzekoborda restaurant and passing by the beautifully restored “Moulin de l’Enfer” and the Palacio de Aizkolegi (at the top of the Bertiz estate).