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GR38 – Variant 1 – Stage 2

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The second stage of the first variant of the GR38 leads from Santutxu to Lekeitio.

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Distance 10.9 km

3:00 h

294 m

604 m

349 m

10 m

On this stage we already breathe the salty air of the Atlantic. Through idyllic landscapes and past beautiful farmhouses our route leads to Lekeitio.

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349 m

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Hermitage of Santutxu, Gonzalai, Mendikoa, Belakola, Amoroto, Bolua, Lekeitio

More information about the Basque Country can be found here: tourismus.euskadi.net

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Directions

From Bilbao via the N-634 towards Donostia-San Sebastián or via the A-8 to Durango, then via the N-634. Continue via the BI-633 towards Markina-Xemein and via the BI-2224 to Munitibar, there take the BI-3447 to Aulesti. On leaving the town turn right, cross the Lea river and pass several country houses to the pilgrimage site Santutxu

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Small parking lot at the pilgrimage chapel

Coordinates

43.293638, -2.514810

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43°17'37.1"N 2°30'53.3"W

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30T 539358 4793537

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Sturdy hiking boots, comfortable and weatherproof clothing, provisions and drinking water

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Difficulty

moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

10.9 km

Duration

3:00 h

Ascent

294 m

Descent

604 m

Highest point

349 m

Lowest point

10 m

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