Elorrieta Local Trail

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This route is published under the name SL-NA-Elorrieta and is included here for use with Visorando. It starts at the Col d’Ispeguy and climbs to the Col d’Elorieta via a lovely circular route.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.83 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 324 m
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    Descent: - 323 m
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    Highest point: 891 m
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    Lowest point: 658 m
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Description of the walk

To get here from the Basque Coast, cross the border at Dantcharia, continue on the N-121B to the Otxondo Pass and head back down. Pass Amaiur Maya and continue to a junction with the NA-2600 towards Erratzu. Turn right and cross back over the N-121B to continue on the NA-2600, which climbs up to the Col d’Ispéguy.
Take the Col d'Ispéguy road on the right after the church of Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry.

(S/E) The path heads south-east at the far end of the car park, winds through the forest, then emerges onto a grassy area and leads to the Nekaitze Pass (Nekaitzeko Lepoa in Basque), marked by a stone enclosure.

(1) Turn left towards the south-east shortly after the pass. The path climbs towards Elhorriko Kaskoa.

(2) At the junction, turn right towards the south-west to descend to the Col d'Elhorrieta (Elorrietako Lepoa in Basque).

(3) Turn right towards the north-west, then right again towards the north-east to reach the stone enclosure at the Col de Nekaitze.

(4) Turn north to reach the ridge and the wooded area until you come to a Y-junction.

(5) Turn left to avoid climbing up to the ridge and return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 670 m - Car park at - Col d'Ispéguy (672m)
  2. 1 : km 2.3 - alt. 816 m - On the left shortly after the - Col Nekaitz
  3. 2 : km 2.69 - alt. 872 m - Crossroads on the slope of - Elhorriko Kaskoa
  4. 3 : km 3.27 - alt. 831 m - Passage at - Col d'Elhorrieta (831m)
  5. 4 : km 3.93 - alt. 816 m - Passage near the - Col Nekaitz
  6. 5 : km 4.84 - alt. 831 m - Y-junction
  7. S/E : km 5.83 - alt. 670 m - Return to the car park

Notes

No water along the route

Worth a visit

(S/E) The restaurants at the pass or further down towards Spain are good options for lunch after the hike.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 5 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
milhu
milhu

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very nice route, however I would qualify the comment about it being an "easy hike with children". Very soon after setting off, the path becomes narrow, rocky and with little protection from the drop. This section is a little tricky for young children or people who are prone to vertigo...

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EMeule
EMeule

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk; the climb is very pleasant with lovely views over the valley. At the top, make sure you head left to continue the walk amongst the sheep and horses.
It took us 2½ hours, including breaks

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bpv33
bpv33

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk to do with children. There are plenty of horses along the way. The first section is through the forest, whilst the second is more open as you cross the two passes. Allow 2½ hours, including breaks.

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lili27290
lili27290

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 15, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk; a bit steep at the start but manageable even for two adults who are beginners (provided they’re in good physical shape). We completed it in two hours without a break in cool weather.

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juanluis
juanluis

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 13, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

Hello,
Please note: very steep at the start and end

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