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Biarritz-Pays basque

Nestled between ocean and mountains, the Basque Country is the kind of unspoilt destination you want to keep for yourself, a secret to be savoured among initiates.

The Basque Country is also a language with mysterious origins, Euskara, that has shaped the region’s identity for thousands of years.

The Basque Country is also a land. A land of simple, unpretentious beauty. Like its inhabitants, it is straightforward, attracting travellers in search of authenticity. During their stay, it reveals itself to those who understand how to take it all in.  

The Basque Country is an ocean, alive with movement. Miles of coastline carved into the rocks, revealing unparalleled beaches and waves that seem to challenge the ever-present, majestic mountains, where villages of character are tucked away. These well-preserved villages are the guardians of culture and traditional skills.

The Basque Country is a land of passionate men and women. Passionate about their language, heritage and culture, they draw continual inspiration from their roots as they explore, innovate and break new ground, once again reminding us that the Basque Country is a bold and daring place, full of life and open to the world, ready to share its secrets.

The Basque Country is pure pleasure. Surfing in the morning, a stroll through the market, roaming village streets, admiring the sunset over the valleys, sitting down to a delightful meal... Food is an essential part of life here. Cuisine inspired by the contrast between sea and mountains and just waiting to awaken your senses. 

The Basque Country is you. Travellers in search of experiences, who are struck by this powerful land revealed in just one day or over an entire lifetime. Those who come here find simple, down-to-earth pleasures. 

For you, the Basque Country is an obvious choice. Just keep your eyes and your heart wide open and follow your instinct.


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Architecture · Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Villa Beltza
Pyrénées-Atlantiques
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Juchée sur la roche du Halde, cachet traditionnel de Biarritz, la villa Belza avance sur l'océan ...

from Jean de Rivière,   Biarritz-Pays basque
Mill · Bidart
Bassilour Mill
Bidart
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Immerse yourself in one of the finest Basque traditions.

Biarritz-Pays basque
Historical Site · Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Maison Louis XIV
Pyrénées-Atlantiques
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from Jean de Rivière,   Biarritz-Pays basque
Agricultural, Forestry & Food Industries · Salies-de-Béarn
Salies-de-Béarn salt
Salies-de-Béarn
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Salies-de-Béarn rock salt, which has held the PGI label since 2016, has been mined for millions of ...

Biarritz-Pays basque
Agricultural, Forestry & Food Industries · Angous
Erbin Farm
Angous
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The Serbielle farm is located on the border between Béarn and the Basque Country, in the quiet ...

Biarritz-Pays basque
Agricultural, Forestry & Food Industries · Bielle
Maria Blanca Farm
Bielle
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On the Benou Plateau in the Ossau Valley, 2 km from the village of Bilhères en Ossau, come and ...

Biarritz-Pays basque
Agricultural, Forestry & Food Industries · Aldudes
Maison Pierre Oteiza - Artisan breeder
Aldudes
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In the heart of the Basque mountains, in the Vallée des Aldudes, take time to stroll along the ...

Biarritz-Pays basque
Agricultural, Forestry & Food Industries · La Bastide-Clairence
The Chocolate Factory
La Bastide-Clairence
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The chocolate factory is located in La Bastide-Clairence, a town with the "Most Beautiful Villages ...

Biarritz-Pays basque
Agricultural, Forestry & Food Industries · Lourdios-Ichère
GAEC Lassalle
Lourdios-Ichère
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A transhumant cheese shepherd for several generations in the Vallée d'Aspe, Béarn Pyrenees, in the ...

Biarritz-Pays basque
Waypoint · Basque Country
Banka trout | Aquaculture farm
Basque Country
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8 km from Saint Etienne de Baïgorry, in the heart of the Aldudes valley, come and discover our fish ...

Biarritz-Pays basque
Agricultural, Forestry & Food Industries · Espelette
Chilli workshop
Espelette
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Welcome to l'Atelier du Piment, a place of work and life created in 2002, where you can make ...

Biarritz-Pays basque
Exhibition · Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Savonnerie artisanale ETXEAN EGINA
Pyrénées-Atlantiques
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A dix minutes de Saint Jean Pied de Port, la savonnerie est située au coeur du magnifique village de ...

from Jean de Rivière,   Biarritz-Pays basque
Exhibition · Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Espace Chemins Bideak
Pyrénées-Atlantiques
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Exhibition · Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Le piment dans le monde
Pyrénées-Atlantiques
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Biarritz-Pays basque
Museum · Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Cité de l'Océan
Pyrénées-Atlantiques
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La Cité de l'Océan est un espace ludo-scientifique dédié à la connaissance de l'océan. 

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Castle · Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Château d'Urtubie
Pyrénées-Atlantiques
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Sur la route de l’Espagne à 3 km de Saint-Jean-de-Luz, arrêtez-vous au Château d’Urtubie.

from Jean de Rivière,   Biarritz-Pays basque
Trail Running · Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Mountain circuit - Mendiko itzulia
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 17.4 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 852 m
Descent 852 m

Starting from Espelette, a superb mountain route that will take you to the Pic du Mondarrain. For experienced hikers and mountain running (trail) ...

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Biarritz-Pays basque
Road Bike · Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Electric bike circuit: The Tour of the Ossau Valley
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 81.3 km
Duration 5:50 h
Ascent 1,430 m
Descent 1,430 m

Here is a magnificent butterfly-shaped loop that circles the lower Ossau valley.

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Biarritz-Pays basque
Hiking Trail · Pyrénées-Atlantiques
The Bidart heritage route
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 6.7 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 142 m
Descent 142 m

This route allows you to discover the heritage elements of Bidart. On each monument, find an explanatory plaque as well as photos of the monument ...

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from Jean de Rivière,   Biarritz-Pays basque
Long Distance Cycling · Pyrenees
The Vélosud (V81)
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 651.5 km
Duration 49:10 h
Ascent 4,407 m
Descent 4,449 m

Connect Biarritz to Barcarès by taking the Vélosud (V81) along the greenways and quiet small roads of the Pyrenean foothills. 

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Biarritz-Pays basque
Museum · Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Villa Arnaga - Musée d'Edmond Rostand
Pyrénées-Atlantiques
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from Jean de Rivière,   Biarritz-Pays basque
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 54.1 km
Duration 3:46 h
Ascent 651 m
Descent 650 m

The Béarnais Hills loop is an ideal route to discover the Pyrenean foothills from Oloron, on a hilly and thus relatively challenging circuit.

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Biarritz-Pays basque
Mountain Bike · Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Aydie, in the heart of the vineyard by mountain bike
Map / Aydie, in the heart of the vineyard by mountain bike
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 8.5 km
Duration 1:00 h
Ascent 158 m
Descent 171 m

Getaway in the Madiranais punctuated by stunning panoramas. This hilly route crosses attractive countryside with its vineyards, ponds, and meadows.

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from Béarn Pays Basque (Archivé),   Biarritz-Pays basque
Road Bike · Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Col de Burdincurutcheta
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 19.1 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 928 m
Descent 6 m

A pass in three parts: a good warm-up over 10 km almost flat amid a bucolic setting of typical Basque farms and meadows; then a first series of ...

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Bicycle Rides · Pyrénées-Atlantiques
The Vélodyssée - From Biarritz to St Jean de Luz
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 17.9 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 188 m
Descent 196 m

A stage of the Vélodyssée marked by exceptional views of the ocean but somewhat sporty and shared with cars.Don't hesitate to set your bike down: ...

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from AaDT Béarn Pays basque,   Biarritz-Pays basque
Church · Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Eglise de l'Hôpital Saint-Blaise
Pyrénées-Atlantiques
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Hiking Trail · Pyrénées-Atlantiques
On the Baigura trail
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 7.4 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 413 m
Descent 413 m

If you are naturally curious, this route is made for you. Along the trail, you will learn how the forest once covered the mountain to provide ...

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Bicycle Rides · Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Arnostéguy Pass
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 36.4 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 1,152 m
Descent 1,152 m

You are always at the top because you follow a beautiful ridge and therefore have breathtaking views… with clear horizons alternating with some ...

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from Jean de Rivière,   Biarritz-Pays basque
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 18.2 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 949 m
Descent 939 m

Alternating between pastoral roads and meadows, this half-circle route along the Munhoa promontory offers magnificent views all along from the ...

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from Jean de Rivière,   Biarritz-Pays basque
Road Bike · Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Electric bike circuit: The Route of the Passes
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 230.2 km
Duration 19:48 h
Ascent 4,950 m
Descent 4,950 m

A sublime route that climbs the slopes of the mythical passes of the Pyrenees (La Pierre-Saint-Martin, Marie-Blanque, the Aubisque, the Soulor) and ...

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Biarritz-Pays basque
Hiking Trail · Pyrénées-Atlantiques
The coastal trail from Bidart to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 13.3 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 166 m
Descent 192 m

The first section of the coastal trail offers a wide variety of atmospheres, including beaches, creeks, paths and smallroads. You will be enchanted ...

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Hiking Trail · Pyrénées-Atlantiques
From pass to pass
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.9 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 659 m
Descent 659 m

Large route on the slopes of the Rhune that allows you to discover little-known aspects of this beautiful mountain, such as the breach and the ...

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from Jean de Rivière,   Biarritz-Pays basque
E-Bike · Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Buricleta: the grand route of Irati
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 41.6 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 886 m
Descent 886 m

Doing the grand route of Irati on a hybrid bike… easy? Yes, … but on a Buricleta! The help of the electric motor is precious for the climbs and ...

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Mountain Bike · Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Simacourbe: the hills of Vic-Bilh by mountain bike
Map / Simacourbe: the hills of Vic-Bilh by mountain bike
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 17.5 km
Duration 2:01 h
Ascent 393 m
Descent 393 m

Gain altitude with this route featuring stunning viewpoints. Smooth and without difficulties, the downhill sections through the woods punctuate ...

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from Béarn Pays Basque (Archivé),   Biarritz-Pays basque
Hiking Trail · Pyrénées-Atlantiques
GR 65 From St-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Roncevaux
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 25 km
Duration 7:30 h
Ascent 1,324 m
Descent 509 m

From Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, two routes are available to the walker. Here is the most emblematic one. It runs alongside the Napoléon road, so ...

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Mountain Bike · Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Cadillon - MTB "Between ridges and vineyard"
Map / Cadillon - MTB
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 24.7 km
Duration 2:41 h
Ascent 446 m
Descent 448 m

For lovers of intense rides, this loop trail is for you! Some "sharp" climbs for the calves lead up to beautiful open ridges. Contrasting ...

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Mountain Bike · Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Orgambide
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 10.5 km
Duration 1:30 h
Ascent 365 m
Descent 363 m

Cross-border route, this track reaches the remarkable Orbaizeta Factory. A succession of stone arches span the stream and tell the story of a past ...

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Mountain Bike · Pyrénées-Atlantiques
MTB Circuit-Basaburu
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 14.3 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 520 m
Descent 520 m

An easy, major route leading to the discovery of the territory of the neighboring municipality, Itxassou. The route climbs quickly and offers ...

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Hiking Trail · Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Aydie, in the heart of the vineyard
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 8.5 km
Duration 2:20 h
Ascent 185 m
Descent 186 m

This beautiful getaway in the Madiran and Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh vineyard is punctuated by superb viewpoints. 

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Biarritz-Pays basque
Mountain Bike · Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Lembeye - MTB "The lake path"
Map / Lembeye - MTB
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 16.1 km
Duration 1:30 h
Ascent 129 m
Descent 128 m

Aesthetic and varied, this route crosses countryside that inspires tranquility. The lake circuit and shaded areas are very pleasant.

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from Béarn Pays Basque (Archivé),   Biarritz-Pays basque
Mountain Bike · Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Oloron-Sainte-Marie - Banks of the Gave by mountain bike
Map / Oloron-Sainte-Marie - Banks of the Gave by mountain bike
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 34.7 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 290 m
Descent 270 m

Fans of fast tracks and winding trails will be delighted on this route! As for those who prefer to ride calmly, they will appreciate the quiet of ...

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from Béarn Pays Basque (Archivé),   Biarritz-Pays basque
Hiking Trail · Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Granges de Cette
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 5.4 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 364 m
Descent 362 m

This small route is full of interest! Initially quite steep, the ascent is rocked by the sound of the stream and the birdsong. The path gradually ...

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from Jean de Rivière,   Biarritz-Pays basque
Hiking Trail · Pyrénées-Atlantiques
The English Cross - Ingelesen gurutxe inguruko Ibilaldia
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 10.2 km
Duration 2:45 h
Ascent 101 m
Descent 101 m

From the ridges offering a superb view of the Pyrenees to the cool, shaded lowlands, this walk in the Ustaritz forest lets you discover a great ...

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Hiking Trail · Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Crouseilles: between vineyards and château
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 2.3 km
Duration 0:40 h
Ascent 60 m
Descent 60 m

No doubt we are in the heart of the Madiranais!With this loop around the Château de Crouseilles, you might take a few moments to feel like the ...

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Biarritz-Pays basque
Hiking Trail · Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Halzamendi
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 12.5 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 796 m
Descent 796 m

First summit of the Baigura ridge before the plain. Ideal for trying to catch a glimpse of the Basque Coast and the Pic du Midi d'Ossau at the ...

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from Jean de Rivière,   Biarritz-Pays basque
Hiking Trail · Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Next
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 7 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 303 m
Descent 302 m

After discovering the fortified town of St Jean Pied de Port, set off on a family outing. The Arradoy, with its terraced AOC Irouléguy vines, ...

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Biarritz-Pays basque
Hiking Trail · Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Oïhana
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 3.4 km
Duration 1:00 h
Ascent 55 m
Descent 55 m

Built on a valley, Arcangues is a typical Labourg village, with the village square, its fronton, its 16th century church surrounded by old houses.

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from Jean de Rivière,   Biarritz-Pays basque
Hiking Trail · Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Jauregiberri Pass
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 8.7 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 320 m
Descent 325 m

Route starting from Larrau that will take you, via the Jauregiberri Pass, on a path overlooking the Olhado gorges, in the heart of the Basque ...

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from Jean de Rivière,   Biarritz-Pays basque
Road Bike · Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Castles and vineyards of Madiran
Map / Castles and vineyards of Madiran
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 48.1 km
Duration 2:52 h
Ascent 674 m
Descent 674 m

What could be more sensational than discovering the vineyards of Madiran on small country roads? This hilly route winds through plains and shaded ...

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Biarritz-Pays basque
Hiking Trail · Pyrénées-Atlantiques
GR10® - From Bidarray to Saint-Etienne de Baïgorry
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 17.7 km
Duration 7:00 h
Ascent 1,223 m
Descent 1,145 m

Magnificent hike along a ridge line between the valleys of the Nive and Bastan.

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Agence Départementale du Tourisme 64 Béarn Pays basque

Address
2 allée des platanes
64100 Bayonne
France
Phone
+33 5 59 30 01 30
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