Xipateia

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Published by the municipality of Saint-Pée, this walk through the forest and along the edge of the woods takes you on a circular route around the heights of the municipality.
The hike takes its name from the Xipategiko Erreka stream.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.82 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 101 m
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    Descent: - 100 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 93 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 28 m
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Photos

Xipateia May - 2
Xipateia May - 1
Snow-capped mountains
View of the snow-covered Rhune

Description of the walk

From Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle, take the old road to Saint-Jean-de-Luz (D307).
Shortly after leaving Helbarron, at a place called Marmantzua, there is a wide track on the right where you can park.

(S/E) Continue along this track northwards until you enter a wooded area and come to a T-junction.

(1) Turn right onto the path that runs along the edge of the forest and leads to a wide track.

(2) Turn left, still along the edge of the forest. Continue until you reach a crossroads forming a triangle of paths.

(3) Turn left again, heading south-west, to descend to the crossroads you encountered on the way up.

(1) Follow the same route back to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 78 m - Marmantzua on the D307
  2. 1 : km 1.01 - alt. 29 m - Crossroads of the circular
  3. 2 : km 2.01 - alt. 88 m - Fork to the left
  4. 3 : km 2.62 - alt. 82 m - Fork to the left
  5. S/E : km 4.82 - alt. 78 m - Marmantzua on the D307

Notes

Worth a visit

The D307 passes in front of the Auberge Basque, a highly renowned Michelin-starred restaurant.

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 9 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
3.9 / 5
User 4418265

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : Yes

The route is wet and muddy and seems to be more frequented by motorcycles and 4x4s.
There are many more beautiful walks

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Terranova
Terranova

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A relatively easy and accessible hike; partly shaded, partly sunny. Superb views of the mountains and a small window overlooking the sea about halfway along the route, as if to reward the walker; very pleasant! The path can be a little muddy after heavy rain. Varied vegetation, especially depending on the season. I recommend this beautiful walk in nature (almost no houses are visible on the walk, which is a plus!). Not very busy.

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Bourmu33
Bourmu33

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

A very enjoyable route. It starts with a significant climb, which may be challenging for those who are not accustomed to it. Be sure to take breaks. However, it is still accessible. We completed it with my brother-in-law and sister-in-law, who were novices. This hike allows you to surpass your limits. The views are well worth the effort.
My husband and I never tire of it.
A must-do.
Good luck. It's great.

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CharlesJ
CharlesJ

Comment modified. Thank you for your vigilance 😊

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Hervé Bignon
Hervé Bignon

Quite surprising in this context.

This comment probably refers to another route.

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CharlesJ
CharlesJ
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

A lovely little walk with no particular difficulties. Easy to find. Not many people there that morning. Some pretty views of the Basque mountains. A delightful walk.

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jipe12
jipe12

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant short hike
Watch out for mud
Visorando sends you off to a good start, but don't miss the entrance to the car park

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Adrion
Adrion

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Easy hike through woodland and pastures.
Lovely views of the mountains and sea in winter.
Watch out for mud!

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Betiño
Betiño

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

No signs at the start of the route. Fortunately, the map helps you find your way. First yellow sign halfway through the walk. A beautiful walk in winter because you get a better view without the leaves on the trees.

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Hervé Bignon
Hervé Bignon

Hello,

The spellings of place names are uncertain.

The option to go to the starting point using GPS is obviously not based on the description text, which is provided for information purposes only, but solely on the GPS coordinates, so there is no need to worry.

Kind regards,

Hervé

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Hélène Mamou
Hélène Mamou

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 23, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Hello, useful information to note. The departure point indicated on the information sheet is: Marmantzua D307. The correct name for this place is: MARMANTZOA.
If you use the app and select the option to go to the starting point, the GPS will send you to Marmantzua, which is in the direction of Bayonne and not on the D307. The correct spelling is MARMANTZOA.
Please save this change.

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karo-lyn64
karo-lyn64

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 29, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant, well-marked hike (small yellow signs).
Beautiful, remarkable trees. Lovely views of the Basque mountains, including La Rhune.
No particular difficulties apart from a few muddy sections.
2 hours taking your time, including photo breaks.

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