Sentiers Littoral

Eight of the best hikes in the Basque Country

From the top of the Rhune to the Jaizkibel crests or along the coast from Bayonne to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, the best way to discover the Basque Country and its hidden gems is on foot...

1. La Rhune

Vue depuis La Rhune vers la côte basque

1. La Rhune

Sacred summit, La Rhune (905m) is a legendary hike. It might not be the easiest, but as the local saying goes "if you make it to the top of the Rhune you'll make it up any Basque mountain". Make sure you're well-equipped before starting off from Ascain, Sare, Olhette or the Saint-Ignace pass. It will take 2 to 3 hours to get to the top, but the view of the ocean and the Pyrenees are worth every step.
You can also get to the top of the Rhune by rack-railway (single or return).

www.rhune.com

2. The coastal path

From beaches to creeks, cliffs to headlands, from Bidart to Saint-Sébastien, Talaia, the Basque coastal path, gives you 54km of waymarked, protected, accessible walking along with endless panoramic views of the coast and sea. Our favourite stretch: the rocky coastal path between Ciboure and Hendaye.

3. The Kakuetta Gorges

A protected site, this canyon is called « Little Amazonia » because of its wild and luxuriant vegetation.

4. The Ursuya

The gentle and waymarked verdant slopes of the Ursuya are just the thing for family walks. Setting off from Hasparren, Urcuray, Mendionde or Macaye it will probably take you a good two hours to reach the top (678m) where you'll get to see the wild Pottok ponies and numerous birds of prey.

2. Le sentier du littoral

Randonneuse sur le Sentier Littoral à Bidart 002 ©CDT64-P.Gaillard

3. Les gorges de Kakuetta

Les gorges de Kakuetta

Site préservé, ce canyon est appelé « petite Amazonie » pour sa nature luxuriante et sauvage. Le sentier, aménagé et sécurisé entre de hauts versants, mène en 1h à une grande cascade et à la grotte aux lacs. Pour petits et grands aventuriers !

Important, veuillez noter que le site est actuellement fermé. Plus de renseignement auprès de l'office de tourisme du Pays basque.

4. L’Ursuya

Ursuia paysage

Douces et balisées, les pentes verdoyantes de l’Ursuya se prêtent aux promenades en famille. En deux bonnes heures au départ d’Hasparren, Urcuray, Mendionde ou Macaye, on arrive sans difficulté au sommet (678m), où observer pottoks et rapaces.

5. Les crêtes du Jaizkibel

Socoa-Jaizkibel

5. The Jaizkibel Crests

Too tired for spectacular views over the sea and the Bay of Hendaye? The Jaizkibel Crests (573m) are easily accessible from Pasaia Donibane. The bravest visitors will set off from the Guadalupe Oratory (Fontarrabie), where a short but steep climb leads to the summit.

6. The Ainhoa Chapel

From this village, listed among the most beautiful in France, discover the chapel of Notre-Dame-d’Aubépine. A 45-minute climb takes you to the site (389m), where you'll find a calvary cross, circular headstones and an open view all the way to the ocean. Walk it at your own pace or during the annual Whit Monday procession.

7. Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port

The way to explore this fortified town on the Santiago de Compostela route, and among the most beautiful villages in France, is on foot: from the UNESCO-listed Porte Saint-Jacques, make your way through the narrow streets with their historic buildings to the Citadel and admire the view of the Cize countryside, the Irouléguy vineyards and the mountains.
Useful tip: daily guided visits are organised all year round with extra evening visits in summer.
Information: +33(0)5 59 37 03 57

8. The historical centre of Bayonne

A protected area, Old Bayonne welcomes you to its narrow streets and along the banks of the Nive: the perfect opportunity to take in the half-timbered facades, the Sainte-Marie Cathedral and its cloister, both on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Useful tip: the Bayonne Tourist Office organises guided theme tours all year round.
Information: www.bayonne-tourisme.com

6. La Chapelle d’Ainhoa

Randonnée GR10 Ainhoa

Depuis ce village, classé parmi les plus beaux de France, découvrez la chapelle Notre-Dame-d’Aubépine. Une montée de 45mn et vous êtes sur le site (389m), orné d’un calvaire et de stèles discoïdales, vue ouverte jusqu’à l’océan. À découvrir librement ou lors de la procession du lundi de Pentecôte.

7. Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port

VTT à Saint-Jean Pied de Port

Cette cité fortifiée, étape de Compostelle et parmi les plus beaux villages de France, se dévoile à pied : de la Porte Saint-Jacques, classée à l’UNESCO, parcourir les rues étroites aux demeures de caractère jusqu’à la citadelle et admirer la vue sur le Pays de Cize, les vignobles d’Irouléguy et les montagnes.
À savoir : des visites commentées sont organisées toute l’année en journée et l’été en soirée.
Renseignements : 05 59 37 03 57

8. Le centre historique de Bayonne

Bayonne

Secteur sauvegardé, le Vieux Bayonne vous accueille dans ses ruelles et en bord de Nive. L’occasion d’admirer les façades à colombage, la Cathédrale Sainte Marie et son cloître, inscrits au Patrimoine mondial UNESCO.
A savoir : l’office de Tourisme de Bayonne organise des visites guidées thématiques toute l’année.
Renseignements : www.bayonne-tourisme.com

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Ferme Harizkazuia

The Harizkazuia Farm strechs on the heights of Cambo-les-Bains, at 10 minuts only from the city center. A passionate apiculturist produces an organic honey and had decided to hand over his knowledge and passion. Every thursday, participate to a guided-tour, the registration is compulsory at the +33 6 63 79 43 54.

Chemin Harizkazuia 64250 CAMBO-LES-BAINS
Du 02/01/2024 au 31/12/2024
- Office de Tourisme de Cambo les Bains -
- Office de Tourisme de Cambo les Bains -
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Maison Irriberria - Gîte Ursuia

We will find the place of holidays in 5 minutes of the center, total disorientation, because we find ourselves in full countryside at feet of the mountain of Ursuia.

Moreover Matthieu decided to call his gite Ursuya. It is located in the middle of a very nice wooded area. The park has a surface of 7000 m2 with a swimming pool in the center. On the spot a complex sport and well-being. Charming apartment, combining ancient and modern, this decoration will give it a very singular character. Modular from 6 to 16 people. Bicycle reception.

Maison Irriberria Quartier Celhay 64240 HASPARREN
Du 01/01/2024 au 31/12/2024
- Office de Tourisme Pays Basque -
- Office de Tourisme Pays Basque -
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Ferme Ttukulua

In 1999, I moved to the Ttukulua farm in Hasparren, on the heights of Bonloc. My parents passed on to me the taste of the profession. I took over the breeding and modernized the installations for a comfortable working environment

In 2011, I embarked on a new adventure with the production of Ossau Iraty PDO ewe's milk cheese

My Manex red-headed ewes graze every day and are fed hay and haylage produced on the farm. I transform all the milk of my ewes into cheese. The cheeses are matured on the farm for at least 4 months

I work with the help of Chantal my wife who assists me in the daily tasks

We sell the cheese on the farm and at local markets

New this year is the introduction of a poultry farm with the sale of organic eggs on the farm.

Ttukulua Route de Bonloc Quartier Minotz 64240 HASPARREN
- Office de Tourisme Pays Basque -
- Office de Tourisme Pays Basque -
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Maison Irriberria - Gîte Pottok

Just 5 minutes from the center of town, you'll find a complete change of scenery, as you're right in the middle of the countryside at the foot of the Ursuia mountain.

In fact, Matthieu has decided to call his gîte Ursuya. It's in the middle of a beautiful wooded estate. The park covers an area of 7000 m2, with a swimming pool in the center. This charming apartment combines the old and the new, giving it a very special character.

Bike rental.

105 Chemin de Xuhiberria Quartier Celhay 64240 HASPARREN
Du 01/01/2024 au 31/12/2024
- Office de Tourisme Pays Basque -
- Office de Tourisme Pays Basque -
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Camping La Ferme des Quatre Chênes

At the gates of Spain and a few steps from the Landes de Gascogne, the campsite La Ferme des Quatre Chênes in Urt is a privileged starting point to discover the Basque Country and its beautiful beaches. The campsite is close to the village of Urt and its shops.

The grounds are vast and have beautiful trees and green spaces as well as a swimming pool. The spacious pitches of the campsite will offer you the calm and serenity necessary for a successful holiday.

101 chemin de paylan 64240 URT
Du 01/01/2024 au 31/12/2024
- Office de Tourisme Pays Basque -
- Office de Tourisme Pays Basque -
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EARL La Clé des Champs

Located near the village of Urt in the Basque Country, come and discover the farm La Clé des Champs. The opportunity to discover their lambs, as well as their Haric'Urt (white beans type haricot tarbais)

Come and meet Corinne Hiraboure on her farm in Urt where you can discover the Haric'Urt, white beans of the Tarbais bean type. You can also meet her ewe lambs and their lambs.

Productions of the farm : Sale of lambs carcass, cutting, vacuum packed Processed products (merguez, axoa, sausage) Sale of Haric' Urt (white beans type Tarbais bean) in balotin

Maisob Laclaou 1044 chemin de Larroque 64240 URT
- Office de Tourisme Pays Basque -
- Office de Tourisme Pays Basque -
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Bipia

Bipia is an artisanal production company that has been making Espelette chilli products in Larressore since 1997. Most of the production operations are carried out by hand. Bipia offers a range of products without coloring, without additives, and without preservatives, of which a part has been organic for about ten years. It consists of sauces, condiments, spreads and cooked vegetables.

We offer guided tours of the cannery several times a week in July and August, and by appointment for groups outside these periods. An area dedicated to self-guided tours, including a mini-exhibition on chilli peppers, is always available. Bipia favours good, beautiful and local products, delighting the taste buds and sharing the love of its region.

619 route d'Halsou ZA Errepira 64480 LARRESSORE
Du 03/01/2024 au 31/05/2024
- Tourisme Béarn Pyrénées Pays basque -
- Tourisme Béarn Pyrénées Pays basque -
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Location 147 Leisner

Located in Bas-Cambo, Maison Luroa is a noble 16th-century building that has been completely restored, combining the charm of yesteryear with modernity. Spanning 2 floors, the spacious rooms can accommodate up to 14 guests: 8 independent master suites or guest rooms, 6 private or shared bathrooms, and a fully equipped kitchen.

A dining room opening onto the terrace, and a large living room with piano and Venetian sofas complete the ensemble.

Take advantage of the outdoor terrace with its double plancha and tables, and its landscaped grounds with heated swimming pool, chiliennes and deckchairs for your moments of idleness.

A renowned spa resort, CAMBO LES BAINS is ideally located: just 25 km from the waves of the Atlantic and its seaside resorts of Anglet, Biarritz and St Jean de Luz, but also close to Saint Jean Pied de Port and 5 km from Espelette.

Maison Luroa 27 chemin de Jauretxea 64250 CAMBO-LES-BAINS
Du 01/01/2024 au 31/12/2024
- Office de Tourisme de Cambo les Bains -
- Office de Tourisme de Cambo les Bains -
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Hôtel Ursula

Cambo-les-Bains is a destination blessed by nature, located at the foot of the Pyrenees mountains and only 20 minutes from the waves of the Basque coast.

The seaside resorts of Anglet, Biarritz, Saint-Jean de Luz and Bayonne are all accessible being perfectly located on the doorstep of Cambo-les-Bains, with Spain also being less than an hour away. Located in the picturesque part of Bas Cambo, this hotel in an old farmhouse has been completely renovated. The 15 modern rooms offer views of the garden or the mountains, some with a terrace. All are air-conditioned and equipped with a bathroom, 1 TV (Canal + Satellite), telephone, free wifi access and two of them are accessible to disabled persons. The hotel offers a buffet breakfast with a wide choice of regional products.

Spa information: Thermal baths 2.4 km, thermal shuttle stop 80 m, city center 1.3 km, railway station 700 m.

37 route du Bas Cambo 64250 CAMBO-LES-BAINS
Du 01/01/2024 au 31/12/2024
- Office de Tourisme de Cambo les Bains -
- Office de Tourisme de Cambo les Bains -
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Restaurant Gozategia

The Gozategia bar-restaurant is located on the Place du Fronton, 6km from the Oxocelhaya caves, 6km from the village of Labastide-Clairence and 5km from the town of Hasparren. It offers a warm and friendly welcome. The chef offers traditional cuisine using fresh, seasonal produce, with a different menu every day and suggestions on the slate. After a walk on Mount Abarratia, you can enjoy the beautiful terrace.

On Friday and Saturday evenings, you can enjoy tapas to share, complemented by a burger or a combo platter.

And don't forget, you can reserve and privatize the place on Saturday and Sunday for your various events. The chef can propose a menu to suit your wishes.

38 Elizako Bidea, Place du Fronton 64240 AYHERRE
Du 02/01/2024 au 23/12/2024
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- Office de Tourisme Pays Basque -
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Domaine Xixtaberri

An organic blueberry orchard opens a few doors to public for the blueberry's harvesting. The atmosphere is fliendly and young and old alike meet to share a good moment in family or with friends. The harvesting takes place during 5 weeks, from mid-june to the beginning of august in Cambo-les-Bains.

Route d'Hasparren 64250 CAMBO-LES-BAINS
Du 15/06/2024 au 31/07/2024
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- Office de Tourisme de Cambo les Bains -
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Visite guidée de Cambo-les-Bains "Histoire et Patrimoine"

Little and big stories of Cambo-les-Bains : From the church to the "fronton", Valérie, your passionate local guide makes you discover Cambo's picturesque houses and nicest points of vue. Sharing, conviviality and authenticity guaranteed !

Office de tourisme 3, Avenue de la Mairie 64250 CAMBO-LES-BAINS
Du 08/04/2024 au 25/11/2024
- Office de Tourisme de Cambo les Bains -
- Office de Tourisme de Cambo les Bains -
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Hôtel Le Trinquet

Located in the heart of the city center and totally renovated in 2016, the hotel offers you 12 bedrooms of whom 5 with a small kitchen. Capacity of 2,3 or 4 persons. The hotel is also adjoining the Trinquet.

Rue du Trinquet 64250 CAMBO-LES-BAINS
Du 17/01/2024 au 10/12/2024
- Office de Tourisme de Cambo les Bains -
- Office de Tourisme de Cambo les Bains -
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Office de Tourisme de Cambo-les-Bains

3 avenue de la Mairie BP 15 64250 CAMBO-LES-BAINS
- Tourisme Béarn Pyrénées Pays basque -
- Tourisme Béarn Pyrénées Pays basque -
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Le Béret Français

We invite you to discover the Béret Français factory in Bayonne and learn all about the different stages of beret manufacture, direct from the only French beret factory in the Basque Country!

Rich in ancestral know-how, each of our berets is handcrafted according to a traditional manufacturing process, which remains a secret, given that each beret undergoes more than 10 hand adjustments. All in all, it takes a week for a beret to be ready for its future customer. In one visit, you'll be able to see every step of the way, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this emblem of the region, and of our country! Le Béret Français has, of course, been awarded the EPV (Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant) label by the French Ministry of the Economy.

28 Chemin de Trouillet 64100 BAYONNE
Du 01/01/2024 au 31/12/2024
- Office de Tourisme de Bayonne -
- Office de Tourisme de Bayonne -
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Hôtel La Villa Bleue

Idealy located in Cambo-les-Bains, midway between the city center and the Baths, it is a place where the quality of reception rhymes with savoir-faire. At Laurent Rodriguez's, be sure you will spend a great stay for a night, a week-end or a few-weeks cure. Contemporary set and comfortable rooms. Breakfast served on th terrace.

31-33 allée Anne de Neubourg 64250 CAMBO-LES-BAINS
Du 01/01/2024 au 31/12/2024
- Office de Tourisme de Cambo les Bains -
- Office de Tourisme de Cambo les Bains -
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Restaurant La Petite Auberge

Located in the Nive valley, in the commune of Ustaritz, this hostel has been run since 2001 by Jean-Marie and Solange Pigué. You will be served on a shaded terrace unique in the village and if the weather does not allow it, a charming restaurant awaits you

You will taste an authentic local cuisine essentially elaborated with local products: duck foie gras, egg casserole with foie gras, chipirons, Ispeguy trout with xingar, veal axoa, blond beef from Aquitaine.

340 Rue du Bourg 64480 USTARITZ
- Office de Tourisme Pays Basque -
- Office de Tourisme Pays Basque -
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Résidence Le Levant

Between the ocean and Pyrenees, facing both the town and the countryside, Cambo les Bains reveals the many sides to the Basque country.

Snuggling in an enchanting park, la résidence du levant***, with its Basque architecture boasts 153 deluxe studios and apartments, each with a private balcony allowing the guest to enjoy the sunshine and beauty of the surrounding property in complete privacy.

Domaine Thermal 5 avenue des Thermes 64250 CAMBO-LES-BAINS
Du 18/02/2024 au 08/12/2024
- Office de Tourisme de Cambo les Bains -
- Office de Tourisme de Cambo les Bains -
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