Pic de Toutoulia via the Col d'Harrieta from Urdoz

A beautiful circular at the foot of the Iparla cliffs to the Col d'Harrieta, where you cross over to the Spanish side in a majestic setting with the Astate (1022 m) and Buztanzelhai (1029 m) to the south, the Gorra line (1074 m) opposite and, to the north, Toutoulia (987 m) and Iparla (1049 m).

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 10.48 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 5h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 816 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 819 m

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    Highest point: 977 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 191 m

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Description of the walk

The starting point is in the village square of Urdoz, in front of the chapel. Parking available.

(S/E) Opposite the chapel, turn right towards the west onto a path. Continue along this path for about 3.5 km until you reach a fork at an elevation of 631 metres, where the Saroixarreko Borda building stands on the left.

(1) Take the path that leaves the track on the left, behind the barn. Follow this path for 1.2 km, heading west, until you reach Col Harrieta.

(2) Turn right northwards and follow the red and white markings ofthe GR®10. After a small rocky promontory, leave theGR® on your right and follow the small path that branches off to the left, heading north. Climb this fairly steep path until it turns west and the slope becomes gentler. Then turn east to reach the ridge and the summit of Pic de Toutoulia at an altitude of 987 metres.

(3) Turn right to descend the ridge, heading southwest, following theGR®10. Return to Col Harrieta.

(2) Return to Saroixarreko Borda by retracing your steps.

(1) Take the track on the left, heading north-northeast. Follow this track, which heads northeast to elevation 433.

(4) Leave the track at a sharp bend and follow the path on the right which descends south-east. Follow this path downhill until you reach the road. Follow this road for about 200 m untilthe first bend to the left.

(5) Turn right. At the houses of Otsobia, leave the road and take the path on the right that descends south-east to the chapel of Urdoz (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 208 m - Urdoz Chapel
  2. 1 : km 3.58 - alt. 633 m - Saroixarreko Borda
  3. 2 : km 4.37 - alt. 815 m - Harrieta Pass
  4. 3 : km 5.05 - alt. 977 m - Summit of Toutoulia
  5. 4 : km 8.62 - alt. 431 m - Fork (elevation 433)
  6. 5 : km 9.32 - alt. 289 m - Junction, on the right
  7. S/E : km 10.48 - alt. 206 m - Urdoz Chapel

Notes

IBP = 73.

Reviews and comments

4.9 / 5
Based on 9 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
Vincent Lafori
Vincent Lafori

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Magnificent views, very nice hike... just one slight downside with a section of concrete path on the descent.

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Micas
Micas

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Taken in February, beautiful views and not very crowded despite it being a Sunday. Thank you for this lovely hike.

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Marinaa
Marinaa

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 12, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hike completed on a sunny Sunday in 3 hours and 40 minutes. Be sure to wear good hiking boots, as the paths are muddy and wet, making it easy to slip. It is also quite windy at the summit, so a good jacket is recommended!
There is virtually no tarmac throughout the hike, making it very pleasant. We hardly saw anyone else. There are no particular difficulties in terms of elevation, except that the last kilometre before reaching the summit (from point 2 (Col d'Harrieta) to point 3 (Pic de Toutoulia)) has an elevation gain of about 150 metres, but it is quite doable.
Once you reach Toutoulia Peak (985 m), there is a splendid view of the Iparla ridges, as well as the villages of Bidarray, Baigorry, etc. Those who wish to continue on to Iparla Peak can do so by following the Iparla ridges.
The descent is easy, but you must be careful not to slip in the forest.

⚠️Visorando indicates an altitude profile of 816 m, but in reality the elevation gain is 789 m.

I recommend this hike, which can be done in both summer and winter 😉

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LM64
LM64

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A wonderful hike, thanks to this well-planned route and the weather. Best done in good weather because the scenery is MAGNIFICENT!
We ended up climbing about 765 metres, which I think is a little less than advertised. However, with all the breaks, it obviously took us 6 hours!

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Otxogazte
Otxogazte

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

The walk began in dense shade (so we didn't suffer too much from the heat) in a forest with views of the mountains. The last part of the climb was quite steep and the return from the summit was tricky, so those with a fear of heights should take care!

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MICHEL.SOL
MICHEL.SOL

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

The Toutoulia peak is great, but don't hesitate to continue along the entire Iparla ridge for a magnificent view! From the ocean to Anie and beyond if the weather is clear. The end of the descent is less interesting and rather long.

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Vt L
Vt L

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 01, 2023
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.
To get to Urdoz, you need to know that it is a hamlet of St Étienne de Baïgorry.
Urdoz is at the end of the world, but it needs to stay that way in order to be preserved.
The climb up to the pass is in the shade, which is pleasant in hot weather.
The second part of the descent is less beautiful. Be careful not to miss the turnings.

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grandin
grandin ★

janedumora@orange.fr
When you see that the elevation chart is a bit chaotic, go to "Action" and select "Recalculate altitudes." I just did that for your track.

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janedumora@orange.fr
janedumora@orange.fr

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 14, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A magnificent hike, except that my Visorando app shows a much greater elevation gain than your data.
Why is that?

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Coco60
Coco60

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 10, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb hike.
The scenery when you reach the peak of Toutoulia is just incredible, it's a real feast for the eyes!
We were lucky to have beautiful weather and enjoyed a picnic at the summit, surrounded by this magnificent scenery!

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