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The French Basque Country Trek: Ocean-to-Mountains (Self-guided Hiking Tour)

8 days
From Hendaye to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
5.0
2 traveler reviews

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Plan your adventure:
Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Ages 10+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Hendaye

    Meals
    Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Walk in the area of Domaine d'Abbadia (65 hectares natural site with moors, prairies, purple heather valleys and high cliffs)
    • Visit the neo-gothic chateau, Domaine d'Abbadie
    Landmarks
    Domaine d'Abbadia
    Domaine d'Abbadie
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  2. Day 2

    Hendaye

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Self-guided walk from Hendaye Plage along coastal route with Atlantic Ocean views
    Landmarks
    Hendaye Plage
  3. Day 3

    Hendaye to Sare

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Climb to summit of Rhune (980m) - first peak of the Pyrenean chain
    • Hike to Sare village
    Landmarks
    Rhune Summit
    Sare
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  4. Day 4

    Sare to Ainhoa

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Easy walk from Sare to Ainhoa through hills
    • Explore Ainhoa village with 17th-century historic houses
    Landmarks
    Ainhoa
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  5. Day 5

    Ainhoa to Itxassou

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of hiking route: GR10 via Mondarrain peak (mountain route with panoramic Basque mountain and coast views) or GR8 (lower valley route through hamlets and villages including Espelette)
    Landmarks
    Mondarrain Peak
    Espelette
    Itxassou
  6. Day 6

    Itxassou to Bidarray

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike along GR10 through Pyrenean summits and Basque mountain villages
    • Pass through Pas de Roland gorges
    • Climb Artzamendi (924m) via green plateau
    • Summit Gakoeta (579m) with panoramic views
    • Descend to Bidarray village

    Optional Activities

    • Wildlife viewing - observe griffon vultures in flight
    Landmarks
    Pas de Roland
    Artzamendi
    Gakoeta
    Bidarray
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  7. Day 7

    Bidarray to Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • People transfer to Oylarandoy massif (approximately 30 minutes)
    • Final self-guided hike along GR10 stage to Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry
    • Explore fortified town of Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry (old Basque capital and El Camino de Santiago stopover)

    Optional Activities

    • Add the difficult stage between Bidarray and Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry (normally avoided by transfer - must be added at booking)
    Landmarks
    Oylarandoy Massif
    Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry
    Munhoa Summit
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  8. Day 8

    Departure

    Optional Activities

    • Extend tour with another itinerary along the famous Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route
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Operated by

Traventuria

4.9
(121 reviews)

Number of tours

31

Age Range

10 to 70 years old

Response rate

100%

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    April 16th, 2021
    5.0
    A very special region of the Pyrenees, which we eventually visited after postponing the tour for a couple of years....
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    Traveled in August 2019
  • P
    April 14th, 2021
    5.0
    An extraordinary and most enjoyable trek in the French Pyrenees along the GR10! Easily connected with Camino de...
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    Traveled in July 2019
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