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Mondarrain walks
The Mondarrain from the village of Itxassou, return via the Col d'Atharri
Visorando Member
6.62 mi
+2,421 ft
-2,441 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Itxassou (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A very beautiful route to reach Mondarrain via the north face. The summit passes at the foot of a climbing site. See Practical Information.
The view from the summit is 360°, from the Basque Coast (Côte d'Argent) to the Béarn Pyrenees, passing by the peaks of Navarre.
Mondarrain - Bizkayluze - R76 border marker
8.33 mi
+1,660 ft
-1,654 ft
5h 15
Difficult
Departure from Itxassou (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
Views of the Nive Valley, Mount Ursuya, Mount Baïgura and Mount Artzamendi.Encounter pottoks and small wild cows.You may see sheep, vultures and gliders.View of the Rhune and the ocean with Bayonne, Biarritz and Saint-Jean-de-Luz
The Mondarrain and Ourrezti peaks in the Basque Country highlands
4.59 mi
+1,486 ft
-1,486 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Itxassou (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
The ascent of Le Mondarrain provides access to a viewpoint covering the Basque Country as far as the sea. Views to the south over a wild landscape, kingdom of birds of prey, horses and local breeds of cattle, which are a little wild as they are free to come and go.
Gorospil - Mondarrain circular via the three ridges
10.30 mi
+3,320 ft
-3,291 ft
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from Ainhoa (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A lovely ridge walk with the Mondarrain as a bonus.
Mondarrain
Association / Club / Walk leader
2.44 mi
+1,289 ft
-1,286 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Itxassou (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A short walk to climb Mondarrain
Mondarrain and Artzamendi from Itxassou
Local authority
15.05 mi
+4,229 ft
-4,255 ft
10h 35
Very difficult
Departure from Itxassou (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A beautiful route through hills and mountains, this trail is aimed at experienced hikers. The length of this hike allows you to enjoy two stunning views from the summits of Mondarrain and then Artzamendi. There is plenty more to discover, including the betizu, small wild cows of the Basque Country, as well as the pottok, manex and Blondes d’Aquitaine. In addition to these domestic animals, there is a wealth of local flora and fauna to discover along this route. The Esteben Borda restaurant, situated halfway along the route, offers a chance to stop for a bite to eat before tackling the second ascent of the day. After Artzamendi, the descent into a wild valley will delight hikers before the circular route finishes along the beautiful road leading to the Pas de Roland.
For the more athletic, this route is perfectly suited to trail running.
Walks near Mondarrain
The Alkurruntz tour from Urdax
11.03 mi
+2,680 ft
-2,677 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Urdazubi/Urdax (Navarre)
From the beautiful little Navarran village of Urdax, we set off to conquer Alkuruntz. There are several picnic spots to choose from and the view is magnificent on both the French and Spanish sides.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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 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.