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San Sebastián walks
Les Dolmens d'Igorin
Association / Club / Walk leader
5.37 mi
+1,257 ft
-1,247 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Hernani (Gipuzkoa)
Cette boucle est connue sous l'appellation PR®-GI-1002 Igoringo trikuharriak, soit les dolmens d'Igorin en basque.
La présence de nombreuses palombières recommande d'éviter ce trajet à l'automne en période de chasse.
Sagarraren Bidea - The Apple Route
2.60 mi
+666 ft
-656 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Hernani (Gipuzkoa)
This easy circular is known as SL-GI-1002 Sagarraren Bidea (the Apple Route in Basque).
Sagarno, literally "apple wine", is an iconic product of the Basque Country that can be enjoyed in cider houses (Sagardotegia).
Circular route to Urdaburu
Visorando Member
7.91 mi
+2,418 ft
-2,425 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Hernani (Gipuzkoa)
Urdaburu, visible from miles away, is a landmark for the fishermen of Gipuzkoa who popularised its name (pronounced ‘urde-buru’, meaning ‘pig’s head’). With its characteristic steep cliff face, it has always served as a landmark for them. This route presents no difficulty apart from the final ascent, which requires a little care. For the descent, you need to retrace your steps slightly to avoid the steep and potentially vertiginous path on the eastern slope.
Pasaia-San Sebastian - Amara along the coastal path
8.67 mi
+1,795 ft
-1,808 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from San Sebastián (Gipuzkoa)
Leave your car in Hendaye and take this superb walk along the coastal path using the TOPO.Get off at Herrera station and head for the harbour of Pasaia-San Pedro, the starting point of the coastal path.Pass by Mont Ulia and its leisure park. In San-Sebastian, make a detour to Monte Urgull, with its fortress, monumental Christ (it's Rio) and view of Santa-Klara Island and the bay.
Return to Amara station and take the TOPO to Hendaye.
San Marco and the summit of Txoritokieta near Errenteria.
3.55 mi
+761 ft
-761 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Errenteria (Gipuzkoa)
The Fort of San Marco is a military construction located at the top of Mount Bizarain at an altitude of 260 metres. It was built in 1880, near the village of Errenteria, to defend San Sebastián and the region from French attacks by land and sea. It is an excellent vantage point offering beautiful views of San Sebastián, Pasaia and Txingudi Bay.
The hike described here also offers the chance to discover some dolmens and take trails that are somewhat hidden in the forest. It may be useful to bring pruning shears to cut back any brambles or ferns that may have invaded the path.
Adarra from Besabi
4.31 mi
+1,657 ft
-1,657 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Urnieta (Gipuzkoa)
Adarra (816 m) is an iconic mountain in the Donostia–San Sebastián region, home to numerous prehistoric sites. It is traditional to climb to this summit on1 January to celebrate the New Year.
At the foot of the Fort of San Marko in Errenteria
2.63 mi
+459 ft
-433 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from San Sebastián (Gipuzkoa)
A very pleasant circular route through the forest if you want to avoid the heatwave. The paths are well marked. You may spot a few cows and bulls (safely penned away). At one point, you can even admire the very typical port of Pasïa down below, to the north.
San Markos
4.37 mi
+778 ft
-781 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Errenteria (Gipuzkoa)
This route is known as the SL-GI-3 San Markos. It passes by the Fort of San Marko, built on Mount Bizarain, which was used for military purposes until 1992.
From here, there are views of the Concha (the shell-shaped bay of San Sebastián), Passaia, and Txingudi Bay.
Pasaia - San Sebastian (Spain) coastal path.
7.43 mi
+1,043 ft
-997 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Pasaia (Gipuzkoa)
Superb hike for passing a lovely afternoon and enjoying an evening in old San Sebastien, eating tapas and pintxos.
Pasaia Donibane
3.87 mi
+909 ft
-912 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Pasaia (Gipuzkoa)
A beautiful loop on the southern tip of the Jaizkibel above Pasaia. The first part of the route passes through the town of Pasaia via charming narrow streets. The route then passes along a steep path and returns to the village along a narrow road.
Canals of a thousand and five hundred steps
6.20 mi
+1,010 ft
-1,007 ft
3h 45
Easy
Departure from Andoain (Gipuzkoa)
An atypical course, with a gradient reminiscent of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's "snake that swallowed an elephant".
The climb up the stairs may be a little rough, but the journey along the canal is very pleasant.
Orio - Itxaspe
4.79 mi
+751 ft
-745 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Orio (Gipuzkoa)
A circular route starting from the village of Orio at the mouth of the river of the same name. It will allow you to admire the coastline before returning to the town via narrow streets that are well worth exploring.
The Egieder and Beltzaiz peaks from Gurutze
6.88 mi
+1,663 ft
-1,654 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Oiartzun (Gipuzkoa)
A hike around Gurutze with two peaks to climb via forest paths. But it is also a historical hike with traces of very ancient monuments or more recent ones dating from the war.
Munagirre loop
5.99 mi
+1,473 ft
-1,493 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Oiartzun (Gipuzkoa)
We start by climbing to the summit of Munagirre (781 m), then follow a path through streams, small waterfalls and a beech forest, discovering the fairly recent ruins of the old Artikutza train, or very old ruins with cromlechs and superb views, either of the coast or of the peaks of the Three Crowns.
Munagirre summit and Oianleku Cromlech
3.46 mi
+771 ft
-774 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Oiartzun (Gipuzkoa)
Lovely walk with views of San Sebastian, the Basque coast, the Trois Couronnes, La Rhune and a visit to a remarkable cromlech site.
Arditurri Mines
5.88 mi
+1,437 ft
-1,453 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Oiartzun (Gipuzkoa)
Short walk around the Arditurri mines.Lovely undergrowth with numerous small streams and paths.When the weather's fine, you'll have a view of San Sebastien Bay and its rocky outcrop.
Lukun - Pagoeta
3.84 mi
+791 ft
-791 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Aia (Gipuzkoa)
A beautiful circular route in the Natural Park starting from the Lukun area, with the option of having a picnic at the start or end of the hike.
The path passes by the Agorregi forge and mills as it circles the Iturraran.
The Artola in the Jaizkibel from Santa Barbara
3.53 mi
+906 ft
-1,099 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Hondarribia/Fontarrabie (Gipuzkoa)
A round trip hike in the Jaizkibel massif, allowing you to reach the summit of Artola, where there is a sculpture dedicated to the friendship of peoples, the work of sculptor Remigio Mendiburu. It is an easy hike, accessible to all.
The Labetxu valley in Jaizkibel
5.88 mi
+1,499 ft
-1,526 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Hondarribia/Fontarrabie (Gipuzkoa)
A beautiful walk to a "secret" valley in the Jaizkibel, with difficult access, but you're rewarded at every turn by the shapes of the rocks and their different colours, so much so that the Spaniards call it the valley of "los colores".But this is quite a demanding walk, and you need to be careful not to slip, as there are some tricky passages.
Jaïzkibel loop, Grande faille, Vallée des couleurs and Paramoudras
9.86 mi
+2,562 ft
-2,572 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Hondarribia/Fontarrabie (Gipuzkoa)
A very beautiful loop with a stunning view of Mount Jaïzkibel and the magnificent Spanish Basque coastline with its faults, valley of colours, Paramoundras and swimming pool. Difficult passages (equipped with ropes). For experienced hikers only.
The summit of Zubeltzu near Irun
3.13 mi
+604 ft
-591 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Irun (Gipuzkoa)
A lovely little hike very close to the town of Irun, but taking place entirely in the woods. In addition to breathing in the fresh air, you will visit a historical site where you can see one of the two towers that remain today, which were used to defend the town of Irun.
Elatzeta circular starting from Irun
4.15 mi
+1,040 ft
-1,024 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Irun (Gipuzkoa)
Very close to the town of Irun, this route takes you into the heart of nature, where you can breathe in the fresh air far from the traffic. You will climb a small hill, but you will also learn a little history as you discover an ancient tower that was once used to defend the town of Irun.
Biosnar Point from Zioso
4.71 mi
+1,030 ft
-1,047 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Hondarribia/Fontarrabie (Gipuzkoa)
Discover the largest rocky headland in Jaizkibel, which juts out into the ocean, see incredible rock shapes and admire superb coves - these are just some of the activities on offer on this walk, which constantly offers superb views of the sea.
Paramoudras short version
4.26 mi
+1,168 ft
-1,171 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Hondarribia/Fontarrabie (Gipuzkoa)
A short walk to discover the paramoudra site in half a day.
Hernio
5.10 mi
+1,526 ft
-1,526 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Aia (Gipuzkoa)
A round trip to climb Mount Hernio, which, at 1,078 metres, offers a superb view.
Hernio via Gazume from Iturrioitz
5.72 mi
+1,900 ft
-1,909 ft
4h 15
Difficult
Departure from Aia (Gipuzkoa)
A lovely circular route to Hernio. The path is very steep for the final ascent from the hunters’ hut.
From Gazume (1002 m), you can head straight down the ridge to reach the hunters’ hut.
Jaizkibel - Coastal path - Cape Higuer - Our Lady of Guadalupe
8.54 mi
+1,155 ft
-1,145 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Hondarribia/Fontarrabie (Gipuzkoa)
The walk is located in the northern part of Mount Jaizkibel, along the ocean to the Fig Tree lighthouse, returning through the forest, Fort and Guadalupe Chapel.
The Jaizkibel aerials from Our Lady of Guadalupe
5.37 mi
+1,168 ft
-1,148 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Hondarribia/Fontarrabie (Gipuzkoa)
The entire route follows the ridge of the Jaizkibel, with beautiful views on both sides.Not recommended during dove hunting season.
Jaizkibel circular loop
4.76 mi
+896 ft
-892 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Hondarribia/Fontarrabie (Gipuzkoa)
Jaizkibel starting from Guadalupé in Hondaribia. Circular route. It follows the Way of St James (northern route). It climbs gently along a forest path, then returns along the ridge with views of the ocean...
Paramoudras circular from the Fortress of Guadalupe
10.24 mi
+1,929 ft
-1,929 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Hondarribia/Fontarrabie (Gipuzkoa)
This is a variation of the "Paramoudras from Our Lady of Guadalupe" walk, which extends farther from the starting point. It adds some more kilometres, but awards with beautiful sandstone sculptures made by wind and water. It also adds two descents that not everybody would be comfortable with, but nothing too bad. We were happy that we missed the turn from the original route and felt that this added a lot of value to the walk.
Paramoudras from Our Lady of Guadalupe
7.54 mi
+1,663 ft
-1,677 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Hondarribia/Fontarrabie (Gipuzkoa)
A visit to this very special place where paramoudras can be observed.
Plan to be at your destination at low tide for best viewing.
Guadalupe Chapel and the coastal path at the foot of Jaizkibel
5.13 mi
+748 ft
-745 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Hondarribia/Fontarrabie (Gipuzkoa)
Take advantage of a sunny day to picnic and enjoy this short family walk of about 8km. A bit of road with very little traffic, then a forest path, and then the descent to the ocean. You'll find coves, steep hills, sailing boats, cows, sheep and pottoks.Before or after your walk, don't forget to visit the chapel of Guadalupe and its view over the bay of Hendaye/Hondarribia and the mouth of the Bidassoa.
Jaizkibel via the Paramoudras
7.32 mi
+1,234 ft
-1,289 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Hondarribia/Fontarrabie (Gipuzkoa)
Starting from Guadalupe Chapel, enjoy a magnificent hike along the coast with its strange rocks carved out by the sea over millions of years! Then climb back up towards Jaïkibel to discover the coast from above.
