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Saint-Pierre-d'Irube walks
Artaga
Published by the Basque Country Tourist Office, this route is reproduced here for use with Visorando.
Around Herauritz
A beautiful spring walk along the banks of the Nive and through the countryside of Ustaritz.
Around Villefranque
A beautiful circular route with trails, passages through the woods and a section along the Nive river.
Chambre d'Amour - Biarritz Lighthouse
This hike offers spectacular views of the ocean and the Pyrenees. It is suitable for families at any time of year.
From Chambre d'Amour to La Barre
A round trip walk along the seafront in Anglet.
This flat walk is easy and offers ever-changing views of the coastline with beautiful waves.
On the coast of Biarritz
A superb walk along the seafront between Biarritz and Anglet. Easy and enjoyable.
Coteaux de Riston
La promenade des coteaux de Riston est une boucle dans les Barthes de l’Adour.
Ces zones humides abritent de nombreux oiseaux.
Between Arbonne and Arcangues
A short loop around the towns of Arbonne and Arcangues. It alternates between dirt tracks and quiet roads. During your walk, you can enjoy the coolness of the forest and the view of the golf course.
The Croix des Anglais and the Bois d'Ustaritz
A circular route through the Ustaritz forest, passing by the Croix des Anglais and the Otsantz Chapel.
Circular Bassilour
An easy family circular. Discover the countryside around Bidart and its iconic mill. This old flour mill, whose origins date back several centuries, is famous not only for its traditional architecture but also for its functionality, which has stood the test of time. The mill uses hydraulic power, characteristic of traditional mills in the Basque Country, which captures the energy of the water from the Uhabia River. It is one of the few mills in the Basque Country still in operation today, producing flour using traditional methods. The route follows part of the Bidart greenway, which can be extended to the sea by following the Uhabia.
Barthes de l'Ardanavy
A round trip route along the banks of the Ardanavy to its mouth at the Adour.
This family walk can be done with children on their bicycles.
Ondres Pine Forest - Yellow trail
Three concentric circular loops run through the pine forest and are recommended by the Ondres and Tarnos Seignanx Tourist Offices.
They are marked in red, green and yellow. The yellow-marked route is described here for use with Visorando.
Bizkar Handi route
Hike proposed by the Syndicat Intercommunal Nive-Nivelle, transcribed here for use with Visorando.
This hike will take you to the heights of Halsou, through moors, forests and farmland offering superb panoramic views of the mountains and the Nive valley.
It includes a few slopes, but they are quite manageable.
The route is marked in yellow.
Circuit de Larressore
Publié par le Syndicat Intercommunal Nivelle-Nivelle sous le nom Ospitalia, ce circuit est retranscrit ici pour être utilisé avec Visorando.
Le Bois de Saint-Pée
Cet itinéraire ombragé, publié par la commune de Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle, est à pratiquer plutôt par temps sec car il sort des sentiers battus.
From Bidart to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
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.
Labenne remarkable trees circuit
This 7.5 km circuit, fully signposted, allows you to discover the twelve remarkable trees of the municipality of Labenne in the south of the Landes. Poplars, cork oaks and different types of pines, some of which are over 150 years old. There is an explanatory panel for each remarkable tree.
This walk also allows you to immerse yourself in the Landes forest with its pines, eucalyptus trees, oaks and all the local vegetation (arbutus, broom, gorse, etc.). During this walk, you will pass behind Labenne Zoo where you may see lemurs or kangaroos.
Please note that at the (8), you will need to climb a tuc (sand hill), which may be difficult for some people.
Please respect nature (no picking) and be very vigilant about the risk of forest fires. Several of the plots you will be crossing are private, but the owners have given their permission.
Route de Cambo-les-Bains
A small spa town to visit during the hike. The route will take you around the village and allow you to discover many interesting sites. The mountains are not far away and the landscapes are magnificent. A walk that can be enjoyed with the whole family
Tour of the South Orx Marsh
A flat route, very interesting for those who love nature and birds (best done during winter migration): grey cranes, ducks, geese, wading birds, etc.
Basque coast from Guéthary to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
A short hike along the most pleasant part of the Basque coastal path.
Cambo via Haurtzain
A magnificent e-MTB outing with exceptional views of the Basque mountains and the ocean. There are a few difficulties, but it's well worth the effort.
Iturbide - The path of the springs
This beautiful loop to discover the foothills of Ursuya and its many springs is published by the Basque Country Tourist Office and is reproduced here for use with Visorando.
Espelette circuit
An interesting route that takes you around local farmers, where you can buy Espelette peppers and sheep's cheese. A pleasant route through a charming village.
Circular via the Col de Pinodieta
This route is a beautiful circular route between Souraïde and Espelette via the Col de Pinodieta.
This hike is published by the municipality of Espelette under the name "Pinodieta" and is reproduced here for use with Visorando.
Aldaxka from Espelette
The hike starts from the centre of the village of Espelette and heads towards the first hills to the south of the town, offering beautiful landscapes and a wide variety of environments and atmospheres.
The hike is marked with yellow arrows and the name "Aldaxka".
Loop at Ursuya from the Xixtaberrri farm, known as the Blueberry Farm
Here's another way to do a nice loop in Ursuya. This hike is always on open ground on wide paths with magnificent views from the start to the summit. The end of the return journey is via the Iramalda and Harrixuri ridges with Cambo-les-Bains in front of you and, further away, Bayonne and, of course, the coast. On the left, you can see La Rhune, Mondarrain, Artzamendi, etc.
Lake Saint-Pée
This hike allows you to discover Lake Saint-Pée, where there is a small beach where you can cool off before the last part of the route.
Atharri
A pleasant hike in the Basque Piedmont with beautiful scenery.
Atharri and Pas de Roland from Itxassou
Beautiful views of Itxassou and Mount Ursuya, then Roland's Pass and the Nive Gorges.
Cross of Santa Barbara from Ibarron
A pretty loop passing by the Santa Barbara cross with a view of the bay of Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Hills of Ibarron
Route on the heights of Ibarron with a beautiful view of the Nivelle valley.
The Ursuya loop from Hasparren
Far to the north, Mount Ursuya offers magnificent views of the Basque and Béarn mountains, the plain and the valleys of Piedmont.
Tuc des Neuf Églises
A circular route that passes by the promontory called Tuc des Neuf Églises allows you to climb a few metres in a landscape that is otherwise rather flat.
Col Pinodieta - Notre-Dame de l'Aubépine Chapel - West face of Errebi
This circular loop has enough elevation gain for anyone looking for a challenging hike, while still being accessible to all. What's more, you're in the heart of Basque countryside: sheep, pottoks and vultures are all part of the scenery.
The Calvary of Ainhoa from the Col de Pinodieta
A beautiful hike to the Calvary of Ainhoa with its disc-shaped funerary steles and chapel, avoiding the tedious climb up the monotonous stony track from the village.
Around Mont Errebi and the Notre-Dame de l'Aubépine chapel in Ainhoa
This hike is ideal for getting back into shape after a year of varying levels of physical activity. It is suitable for children who are used to walking.You will discover the Basque Country, its traditions and its beauty.You will encounter Pottoks, sheep, springs, hiding places for wood pigeon hunting and vultures.
The Mondarrain from the village of Itxassou, return via the Col d'Atharri
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.
Arrokagaray from Itxassou
Climb gently to reach a beautiful viewpoint over the surrounding peaks and even the coast on a clear day.
Ursuya from Macaye
Loop passing through Mount Ursuya, a peak jutting out from the hills.
The Redoutes de Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle from the Pont d'Amotz
This circular walk takes you to the Napoleonic redoubts used by Marshal Soult's army against Wellington's British troops in 1814.
You can enjoy beautiful 360° views. Magnificent hundred-year-old oak trees line the route.
Ursuya from the D152 in Mendionde
This hike avoids the busiest routes (Chemin des Écoliers). It winds through meadows and fern fields on the northern slope and, still through meadows, skirts the summit on the southern slope. The final climb is steady. Magnificent 360° view from the summit of the coast, the Landes plain, the mountains of the Basque Country, Béarn and, further to the left, on a clear day, the Hautes Pyrénées. The return is via Gaineko Ordokia and the eastern slope.
Route around Macaye
A short drive along small roads to discover the hilly landscape, passing by the beautiful Macaye church.
A relaxing route.
Basque pig trail from the Ascain sheepfold
Take a short tour of the Basque pig farm that gave rise to the Kintoa designation, with a picnic at the Ascain sheepfold.
Markigarro
A short circular route along the river with the sweet name of Joyeuse. This route is recommended by the tourist office and is reproduced here for use with Visorando.
The Suhalmendi from Ascain
This hike takes you up the Suhalmendi for a magnificent 360° view of the Pyrenees and the ocean. You'll also discover the Basque pig that makes such delicious hams and other charcuterie.
There's also a nice little picnic area where you can enjoy your picnic.
Uzkaingo Erreka waterfall
A double loop around Bizkartzun allows you to discover this often overlooked waterfall.
Uzkaingo Erreka waterfall, Suhalmendi and Esnaur from Ascain
This beautiful loop, which takes you from the bottom of the valley to the peaks of Suhalmendi and Esnaur via the Basque pig trail, will allow you to discover many facets of the Basque Country.
Esnaur from Ascain
This hike passes by a Basque pig farm, which produces Kintoa charcuterie and cured meats.
Mount Esnaur offers a beautiful view of Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Ascain.
The three peaks of Bizkarzun, Zuhalmendi and Esnaur
These are three peaks, Bizkartzun, Zuhalmundi and Esnaur, clearly visible from Saint-Jean-de-Luz and located behind Ascain. Emblematic of the nearby hinterland, they each offer a superb 360° view of the coast, the Rhune and the Pyrenees further east.
This route takes you up these peaks one after the other on an easy trail with steep sections, flat sections, scree, a bit of tarmac and dirt tracks, all in a stunning setting.
Circular of Suhalmendi and Bizkarzun from Ascain
A short detour takes you past the bottom of Esnaur, then Suhalmendi and finally up Bizkarzun, two peaks in Ascain dominated by the Rhune.
The Esnaur and Arraioko Erreka rivers in Ascain
This is a short walk we did in October to discover the Esnaur and then gather some chestnuts along the pretty Arraioko Erreka stream.
The Rhune loop via the Ihizelai plateau and the Miramar ridges
La Rhune in a wide loop below Miramar. A little-used path to the Col des Trois Fontaines. A little longer, but easy and with much better views.