Villefranque walks

A beautiful circular route with trails, passages through the woods and a section along the Nive river.

A beautiful spring walk along the banks of the Nive and through the countryside of Ustaritz.

Published by the Basque Country Tourist Office, this route is reproduced here for use with Visorando.

A simple return walk along the banks of the Nive between Ustaritz and Bassussary using the towpath.

Starting from the pelota court, we suggest a very easy, bucolic circular around the village. Halfway along the route, you will take paths through the woods and unspoilt natural areas.

A return walk along the banks of the Nive through the Plaine d’Ansot. The turning point has been chosen to make for a walk of around two hours.

This route is circular and forms a loop between Arcangues and Arbonne, two charming villages.

A circular walk in the moors of Jatxou, passing by the Chapel of Saint-Sauveur, a very old stop on the road to Compostela. This route is mainly on small roads, but traffic is reasonable.

Visit Bayonne and let yourself be charmed by the soul of this city, a unique blend of history, art and culinary delights. Immerse yourself in the world of a City of Art and History, proudly designated as the capital of the French Basque Country. Art and culture flourish in the streets and bring colour to the urban landscape. A true gourmet destination, the city is renowned both as the French capital of chocolate and as the home of the famous Bayonne ham. Every street corner reveals a rich history, through iconic monuments such as Sainte-Marie Cathedral, the ramparts and the casemates…

A circular route through the Ustaritz forest, passing by the Croix des Anglais and the Otsantz Chapel.

A walk through the woodland, with several small bridges to cross the streams, paths running alongside the streams, and the chance to encounter horse riders and, if you’re lucky, roe deer.

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.

Publié par le Syndicat Intercommunal Nivelle-Nivelle sous le nom Ospitalia, ce circuit est retranscrit ici pour être utilisé avec Visorando.

A circular route through the hills and moors of Hasparren.This route has been published by the Basque Country Community of Communes.It is included here for use with the Visorando app.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

This hike offers spectacular views of the ocean and the Pyrenees. It is suitable for families at any time of year.

A superb walk along the seafront between Biarritz and Anglet. Easy and enjoyable.

This walk is a circular route around the village of Ahetze.

A lovely circular route that crosses the Chiberta Forest, then returns via the Cavaliers and Madrague beaches.

A circular route that runs along the coast and then the river, before crossing the forests of Le Lazaret and Le Pignada. To discover some little-known aspects of Anglet and Bayonne.

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.

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.

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.

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".

Far to the north, Mount Ursuya offers a magnificent 360° view of the Basque coast and the Béarn Pyrenees.

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.

The alluvial plains and marshy lands were drained in the late 17th/early 18th century with the help of the Dutch, who were then working on the Bayonne estuary.

La promenade des coteaux de Riston est une boucle dans les Barthes de l’Adour. Ces zones humides abritent de nombreux oiseaux.

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.

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.

A circular route through the hills above Ibarron (Ibarrun in Basque) with Zuhalmendi in view. Mainly on wide tracks, this route presents no difficulty.

A pretty loop passing by the Santa Barbara cross with a view of the bay of Saint-Jean-de-Luz

Between Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle and Ascain, this hike is inspired by another called "Collines d'Ibarron" (Ibarron Hills), but I like the trail that starts at point (9).

This walk, published by the municipality of Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle, forms a lovely circular route in the Urguri district.

Route on the heights of Ibarron with a beautiful view of the Nivelle valley.

Another way to tackle all these little peaks between Sare and Ascain. A few fairly steep sections, but the return along the Uzkaingo Erreka is quite picturesque. After the descent from Zuhalmendi, you walk past herds of Basque pigs roaming freely.

Loop passing through Mount Ursuya, a peak jutting out from the hills.