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Zarautz walks
A tour of Zarautz
Visorando Member
2.09 mi
+430 ft
-433 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Zarautz (Gipuzkoa)
This short hike allows you to discover some of the sights of the town of Zarautz, including its famous beach and a few historical monuments. It is therefore a semi-urban hike. The first part takes place in the town. The second part takes you through Vista Alegre Park, where you climb to higher ground and quickly leave the town behind. The return journey is through the forest.
Lukun - Pagoeta
Association / Club / Walk leader3.84 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.
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 Camino del Norte from Getaria to Zarautz
4.84 mi
+571 ft
-558 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Getaria (Gipuzkoa)
A return walk along the coast between Getaria and Zarautz, following the Camino del Norte via one of its alternative routes.
From Zumaia to Deba
9.63 mi
+2,251 ft
-2,238 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Zumaia (Gipuzkoa)
A magnificent hike along the coastline with its schist cliffs via the GR® 121 trail. However, it is quite physically demanding with 650 metres of elevation gain and a distance of 16 km.
Return by train for €2.90.
The hike is also known as the Flysch Route.
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.
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.
Erlo-Xoxote from Azpeitia
7.46 mi
+2,913 ft
-2,907 ft
6h 00
Difficult
Departure from Azpeitia (Gipuzkoa)
A beautiful hike with magnificent views from Erlo and Xoxote. The first part is steep, climbing up to Erlo on a rocky path. You can picnic at the Xoxote refuge, which serves drinks, sandwiches and coffee (open from April to mid-October except Mondays).
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.
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.
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).
Les Dolmens d'Igorin
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.
Circular route to Urdaburu
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.
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 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.
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.
Ganboa Circular Loop
9.33 mi
+3,556 ft
-3,543 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Abaltzisketa (Gipuzkoa)
A superb circular route in the karst massif of the Sierra de Aralar to reach Ganboa (or Ganbo, 1,413 m), the highest point in the area. A few slightly technical sections; please read the description carefully. GPS or the Visorando app recommended.