8 De la au littoral basque Errobitik itsas hegiraino De la Nive au littoral basque PYRÉNÉES-ATLANTIQUES Ce guide présente 516 kilomètres de sentiers balisés et entretenus par la Communauté de Communes Errobi et l’Agglomération Sud Pays Basque. 60 itinéraires vous sont proposés pour découvrir les différentes facettes PYRÉNÉES-ATLANTIQUES de notre territoire : des paysages de plaines, aux massifs montagneux, en passant par le littoral. Que ce soit pour une balade familiale ou une randonnée plus sportive vous trouverez le circuit qui vous convient. Ce guide a été préparé afin balades et randonnées de vous offrir des moments inoubliables sur les traces de l’histoire, de la culture basque et du patrimoine naturel local. Bienvenue en Pays-Basque. 60

Saint Palais From the Nive to the Basque CoastIholdy De la Nive au littoral basque

Ce guide rando 64 a été réalisé par la Communauté de Communes Errobi en partenariat avec l’Agglomération Sud Pays Basque et avec l’aide du Conseil Général des Pyrénées-Atlantiques.

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LEV 4 DIFFICULT TOUR OF MONT ARTZAMENDI - Artzamendi Itzulia

Very beautiful hike to dis- cover Mont Artzamendi, for experienced walkers. Remar- kable site for its panoramic views and varied landscapes.

Vue panoramique depuis l’Artzamendi

Getting to the departure point : the mountains and range and to the right, over From the main street of the village (“La Place” district), go around the village of Itxassou. Continue left on the path crossing the pla- the fronton wall and take the road leading south. 2h40 teau, as far as the Col de l’Ane 7 630652 - 4794270. You will certainly After 100 m turn right to park your vehicle in the carpark. At the meet (Basque country ponies) on your way. At the col, climb carpark exit D 628743 - 4798876, take the road to the right. Follow up in the direction of a lone oak tree. Continue straight ahead fol- this, continuing straight ahead as far as the Basseboure stream 1 lowing the milestones guiding you across the rocky moorland. Once 628661 - 4798503, which you should cross. Pass a beautiful mill. you arrive on a hilltop, you will have a view to the summit. Follow Follow the road towards Atharri mountain. You will go through a the path in the direction of the dome of the summit. Having enjoying beautiful chestnut grove. 3h25 360° panoramic views at the summit 8 629276 - 4793528, continue When you arrive at the crossroads called “Cinq-Cantons” (five on the right, as far as a fence which you should cross. Follow the yel- 0h23 paths) 2 628745 – 4798274, continue on the track opposite which low signs and begin a very steep descent in the direction of Pas du crosses a meadow area, before entering woodland again. The Roland, easily recognisable from far off, between the Atharri moun- track leads to a tarmac road which you should follow to the right. tain and Mont Arrokagaray. Cross a rocky area where in the past, Continue straight ahead on this as far as the crossroads with the grindstones for mills were extracted and cut to shape in situ. The Route du Pas de Roland 3 629428 - 4798074. Turn right onto this slope is less steep at the start of a less rocky section through which 1h00 picturesque road which follows the gorges of the Nive as far as you should continue straight ahead for approx. 300 metres, before the Laxia district 4 629644 - 4796824. Turn left at the bridge in the 3h40 turning right 9 629503 – 4794414. Follow the contour line in the direction of the Ondoria restaurant and continue on the tarmac direction of a small ridge which you should cross to reach the ruins road. Once you arrive at Aranzaliania Farm, located by the side of of two sheepfolds to the left of the Col de l’Ane and at the heart the road, turn right at the sign indicating a grazing area and conti- of the “Plateau Vert”. Then follow a wide track leading to Kaskaitza nue in the direction of the Ossingaraya Farm. Follow this road until 4h10 10 630485 – 4795040. Turn left soon afterwards and follow the zig- 1h40 you reach the Apalaenea stone house 5 630719 - 4796042. Take zag path, the same one you took at the start, down a long descent the winding track to the right and begin a long and difficult climb which is sometimes steep and technical, until you reach the tarmac on a path leading to a flat area at the start of the Plateau Vert, at 5h15 road leading to Laxia district 4. Return to the Pas de Roland and fol- 2h25 Kaskaitza 6 630485 - 4795040. Don’t miss the view to your left, over 6h15 low the signs as far as the village. LEV ITXASSOU 4 DIFFICULTTOUR OF MONT ARTZAMENDI - Artzamendi Itzulia

D D Itxassou, Ateka Sanoki carpark

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2 GPS : 628743 - 4798876 3

6h15

19,2 km +1191 m 4 -1191 m

Balisage D to I 5

Not to be missed • Cromlechs • Old mill stone quarry • Nive gorges 6 • Panoramic views over the Basque coast and Nive valley

9 • Keep your distances from animals 7 • Avoid doing this hike in bad weather • This route is for hikers in good physical condition only

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USEFUL TIPS

▼ Weather 08 92 68 02 64 or 32 50 ▼ European emergency number : 112 or visit www.meteofrance.com For more tips : Those walking the paths from the Nive Have respect for the livelihoods of others

to the Basque coast should behave in a ▼ Close gates.

way that respects nature and the liveli- ▼ Avoid walking with your dog. Dogs hoods of men and women living in this must be kept on a lead.

area. ▼ Fires are prohibited.

It is important that a few rules are fol- ▼ Have respect for private property lowed.. along the route. Protect nature

▼ Carry a bag to take your rubbish with Caution! During the seasons for pi- you. ▼ Show respect for flowers, plants geon hunting (October to and wildlife. ▼ Stay on marked paths. November), group beats Protect yourself (year-round) and stubble- burning (December to ▼ Don’t leave without the right equipment. March), some circuits should ▼ Avoid going alone. be avoided. Find out more ▼ Do not drink stream water. from the Tourist Office.

▼ Check the weather forecast.

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