Discover the charms of Itxassou, Pyrénées Atlantiques, Aquitaine

This beautiful hike goes through the rounded ridges and allows to climb to the top of Artzamendi of Artzamendi where the view is imposing. It then plunges sharply towards Bidarray and the valley of the Bastan. This steep path can be tricky but it conceals like a perfume of the Pyrenean mountain which is coming.

Choose dry and clear weather to enjoy the view from the Goropsil ridges, and progress safely on the slippery grass and stony paths. The temptation to stop for lunch in Ainhoa (horses at the tie-up) may lead to a late arrival in Sare.

The typical village of Itxassou is the starting point of many hiking routes. Atharri is a good compromise between walking and hiking. Mostly easy, this route will remind you for an hour that you still are in the mountains! The pleasures are varied. You can spend a moment strolling on the “beach” of the Pas de Roland, watch the ballet of vultures, and even sweat profusely on the only climb of the route. Welcome, you arrived in Basque Country.

A very beautiful and mountainous route, this itinerary is for experienced hikers. The length of this hike allows you to enjoy beautiful viewpoints from the summits of the Mondarrain and the Artzamendi. There will be plenty to discover, particularly the betizu, the small cows of the Basque Country, or the pottok, manex and blondes of Aquitaine. In addition to these domestic animals, there is a whole range of local fauna and flora to discover on this route. Ideally placed halfway along the route, the Esteben Borda restaurant offers a good meal before starting the second climb of the day. After the Artzamendi, the descent into a wild valley will delight the hiker before finishing the loop that leads to the Pas de Roland. For the athletic one, this route can be considered a trail.

Very beautiful hilly and mountainous route, this itinerary is intended for a seasoned public. The length of this hike allows you to take advantage of two very beautiful viewpoints from the summits of Mondarrain and Artzamendi. The discoveries will be all the more numerous with notably the betizu, small wild cows of the Basque Country, or the pottok, manex and blondes of Aquitaine. In addition to these domestic animals, it is a whole fauna and local flora which are to be discovered on this route. Ideally placed at the halfway point, the restaurant Esteben Borda can allow you to eat before starting the second ascent of the day. After the Artzamendi, the descent in a wild valley will delight the hiker before finishing the loop along the very beautiful road that leads to the Pas de Roland. For the more athletic, this route can be considered as a trail.

Let's say it without detours, the Méhatché pass is certainly one of the most difficult Pyrenean passes to climb by bike, if not one of the most difficult in France. Very often, the slope is in the range of 15 to 20% (certainly in a grandiose setting), too steep for the classic gear ratios of road bikes (a mountain bike will be better suited). Approached by the very short but formidable Légarré pass, the challenge is like a real "construction site", which must be tackled with excellent physical fitness and good preparation.

Classified as a Sensitive Natural Space since the 80's and property of the department of the Atlantic Pyrenees, the hill of the sheepfold represents a parenthesis of greenery in the heart of an urbanized area for the inhabitants of Cambo les Bains. Formerly high place of holiday, the castle which dominated the massif disappeared today but the English garden arranged at the time continues to delight young and old with its species of exotic trees of a remarkable diversity. At the top, after having enjoyed an unobstructed view of the Basque mountains and walked along the avenue of hundred-year-old trees, you will reach the educational building "Elondare". Contraction of "Elorri Mendi" which means "the mountain of hawthorn" and "ondarea", "heritage", this building is intended to welcome the public for the purpose of biodiversity awareness.

Ideal for families, pushchairs and wheelchairs This exotic, superbly maintained course takes us along the Nive river, amidst palm trees and flowerbeds. The thermal baths built in 1926 and the Blue Pavilion, which looks like a pagoda, add to the charm of this site which is open to the public.

This very easy itinerary is ideal for families or those not used to long hikes. Alternating between inhabited areas and other more wild areas, the route allows the discovery of a part of the rich Basque heritage. The hiker will be able to enjoy the beautiful houses with their typical architecture but also a green setting where the Manex sheep graze against the backdrop of the first peaks of the Basque Country. A village known for its red pepper, the passage near the interpretation center of the Espelette pepper and the workshop of the Espelette pepper offers to the walker the possibility of knowing more about this plant originating from South America and brought to the Basque Country in 1650.

Espelette is one of the most famous villages of the Basque Country, especially for its pepper. It's close to Espelette that we propose you a small pleasant hike, in a typical Labourd scenery. And if sometimes the slopes are steep, the effort will always be rewarded by a panorama up to your expectations. Thus, in good weather, you will have the opportunity to see La Rhune or even the Atlantic Ocean. Not forgetting that the pottoks and the sheep will be your guests of the day in these low altitude meadows. The itinerary is varied, alternating between pasture and forest.

On the village of Itxassou, apartment located in the house of the owner with courtyard and independent entrance. The gite is exposed south east with a view on the mountains. The apartment is composed of a living room with an open kitchen and a sofa bed, an independent bedroom with 1 bed in 140 and a small bed and on request a baby bed. Heating, parking, garden and terrace. Shops and playground for children are located at 400m from the house.

Detached house (3 bedrooms for 6 pers.) at the foot of the mountains (above the Pas de Roland) for hiking in the pretty village of Itxassou, land of cherries. Equipped kitchen, living room with fireplace, telephone at the entrance, shower, bath, 2WC. Large courtyard, terrace with barbecue, tables, fountain with spring water. Garden furniture, garden corner, parking. The owners propose hikes. Calm assured. Possibility of hunting and fishing nearby. At 14km from the spa of Cambo les Bains and 30km from the beaches. Package curist.

Apartment located in Itxassou on the 1st floor of the owner's house. The gîte is composed of a kitchen, a shower room and two bedrooms, one with 1 double bed and the other with 1 double bed and 1 single bed You will appreciate the large garden with trees and flowers from where you can admire the view of the mountains. Parking for cars.

Apartment located in Itxassou on the 2nd floor of the owner's house. The gîte is composed of a kitchen, a shower room and two bedrooms: one with 1 double bed and the other with 2 single beds. You will appreciate the large garden with trees and flowers from where you can admire the view of the mountains. A car park is at your disposal.

House of full foot located in a quiet district of the village of Itxassou. Equipped kitchen open on living room, independent living room with television. Heating, washing machine, dishwasher, freezer, baby equipment on request. 4 bedrooms with each one double bed. Bathroom with shower and independent WC. Private parking and private yard with garden furniture. Possibility of 8 persons on request. Cleaning service on request.

In the center of the village of Itxassou, pretty new T2 tastefully furnished and fully equipped for a stay of one or more weeks. Living in the house next door, I am available to welcome you and answer any questions you may have during your stay. The gîte has two parking spaces, a terrace with table, chairs, deckchair and parasol, and a view of the mountains. Close to the Cambo Les Bains thermal baths, I offer a 21-day package for curists.

The Hotel du Fronton - Agian is located in the heart of the village of Itxassou, near the pediment. Itxassou is a town in the Basque Country known for the production of cherries. Great comfort, character and gastronomy are the major assets of this establishment. The rooms, which have all been carefully renovated and decorated, are air-conditioned. A private swimming pool in front of the mountains is at your disposal. The + of the hotel: a spa area, a place dedicated to relaxation, quietly located in the garden: jaccuzzi, sauna, Italian shower. You will be able to take the hiking trails from the hotel, ride a bike or try your hand at pelota on the fronton.

On the heights of Itxassou and Cambo and only 2 kilometres from these two villages. At the end of the cul-de-sac, on the edge of the GR8 hiking trail and located on the same land as the owner Detached house in an old sheepfold facing south to the mountains. The accommodation is located near fields where you can see sheep The gîte has a large terrace and open rooms facing south. Charming and comfortable gîte, very well equipped and tastefully decorated. Barbecue and wood-burning stove are at your disposal.

A visit in the chocolate factory - museum Puyodebat will dive you into a delight setting and childhood memories. ou will know eveything about the history and the fabrication of chocolate, from the cocoa beans importation to the cooking. After the visit, you can naturally taste the chef's specialities and buy them on site.

Immerse yourself in childhood souvenirs with the visit of the museum. You will know eveything about the history and the fabrication of chocolate, from the cocoa beans importation to the cooking. After the visit, you can naturally taste the chef's specialities and buy them on site.

Built in the 17th century, the massive church is topped by a powerful bell tower in the form of a square tower with a double roof. Typical of Labourdine architecture, the building has a richly ornamented and meticulously maintained interior, including several elements of carved furniture in gilded wood, such as the pulpit, the high altar and the three gallery floors.

Evocation of the village of Itxassou -discover the history, geography and culture of the town ("guide tree", model, multimedia stand, film, interactive map, landscape window). Permanent and temporary exhibitions. The exhibition space also houses "Krakada", a pastry shop and tea room serving snacks and local produce.

At this very spot, looking to your left, just across the ravine, you can see a vulture’s nest, recognizable by the white marks below, caused by the droppings. This scavenging bird of prey, very present in the Basque mountains, is always very impressive to observe in flight or in the nest. Don’t forget to bring your binoculars!

Located on the path bordering the tumultuous waters of the Nive towards the Artzamendi, the Pas de Roland takes its name from Roland, a knight of Charlemagne at war with the Saracens. In 778, as he set out to reach the border, a rock blocked his path on the banks of the Nive. With a blow from his horse’s roof, Roland opened the passage to continue southwards.

The Pas de Roland is situated on the path along the turbulent waters of the Nive, towards the Artzamendi. According to legend, the hoof of Roland’s horse, Charlemagne’s nephew, broke a rock in two in a gorge where the Nive flows, at a place now called Le Pas de Roland. In Basque, this place is known as Atekagaitz, which means “bad passage”.

The Atharri mount is situated at 370 meters altitude at the foot of the Mondarrain with the ocean on the left, the village of Itxassou and Mount Ursuia on the right… This small viewpoint over the Labourd is certainly one of the assets of this route. The coastal province of the Labourd spreads out before your eyes and offers a beautiful reward after a hard climb.

A species that thrives in cool and humid areas, the beech tree finds all the conditions it needs to flourish on the northern slope. The few beautiful specimens present here are pollarded. Also known as "trognes," these trees have undergone successive low cuts for decades, giving them their distinctive shapes. These cuts, often made to provide firewood, result in scars that appear as bulges on the tree. The presence of these trees is a boon for saproxylic insects (those that feed on dead wood) and, consequently, for birds like woodpeckers that feed on their larvae.

Designed entirely of wood and shaped like a leaf, its name comes from the contraction of "Elorri Mendi," which means "the mountain of hawthorn," and "ondarea," meaning "heritage." This building is intended to welcome the public for the purpose of raising awareness about biodiversity. Visitors will find information about the Sensitive Natural Area of the Colline de la Bergerie, its history, and its management. The department of Pyrénées-Atlantiques offers nature activities there, including the observation of bees in educational hives installed by the "Nature et Abeilles" association from Larressore.

A farming estate since 1856, the Lurmintoën Borda farm has seen generations of farmers. In 2011, Jean-Baptiste turned to growing PDO Espelette chillies. From seed selection to planting, from harvesting to the production of powder and by-products, he and his wife Mélanie carry out all the production stages. This year, Mélanie and Jean-Baptiste will be sharing their expertise through tours of the farm (history of PDO peppers, production stages, etc.) and tasting workshops, recounting their lives as producers. Two options are available: the Atelier Dégustation Découverte, including a tour and tasting of Kultur Piment products; and the Atelier Dégustation Gourmet, including a tour and a gourmet spicy aperitif, as well as advice on how to use the products and recipe cards to prolong the pleasure of tasting at home.

Immerse yourself in childhood souvenirs with the visit of the museum. You will know eveything about the history and the fabrication of chocolate, from the cocoa beans importation to the cooking. After the visit, you can naturally taste the chef's specialities and buy them on site.

In Itxassou, a small Labourdin village known for its cherries, the Haize Hegoa brewery welcomes you below the pediment in a green setting where the mountains surround you. Come and enjoy a mojito or a glass of wine on the panoramic terrace Treat yourself to chipirons in ink or a crispy Iraty trout crisp. Continue the pleasures with a beautiful hake steak, a generous txuleta, or one of our suggestions made with local, fresh and seasonal products. For dessert, try the excellent crème brûlée or the surprising cherry tiramisu.

The hotel restaurant Le Fronton, located in the heart of the village of Itxassou, has been run by the Bonnet family for 4 generations, perpetuating the tradition of a warm welcome and modern local and regional cuisine with a modern twist. During this gastronomic break you will fully enjoy this magnificent view of the Itxassou mountains from the room or the terrace. Let yourself be tempted by some culinary specialities: crispy prawns with basil, farm veal grenadin, chocolate/hazelnut cracker, Itxassou cherry with brandy...

Small family bistro located near the Itxassou pediment, welcoming customers from Monday to Friday (lunchtime only). Inside on the walls you can admire some paintings by local artists. The Chef proposes a unique menu different every day and suggests some specialities such as chipiron risotto, lamb blanquette, hake under its pepper cream.

At the foot of the mountains and the church, in a green setting, an ideal place to rest, visit the Basque Country and take a gastronomic break. The restaurant du Chêne is an emblematic place of the village of Itxassou. It is now a family story, Eric and Sylvie Hervo, their four sons and their two daughters-in-law have taken over. You will taste the generous and greedy cooking of Benjamin, Aurélie and Elise who work with fresh and seasonal products; you will be welcomed by Paul, Maxime and Melissa in the dining room and on the terrace. The hotel restaurant du Chêne is a family house where our values blossom, the attachment to local products and traditions, but also where passion and inventiveness, welcome and conviviality are combined.

Traditional restaurant located in the small town of Itxassou at the foot of the mountains. Jean-Jacques Usandisaga, the chef offers a generous and authentic local cuisine, made with fresh seasonal products. Chipiron à l'Américaine, Axoa de veau, Tripotx (lamb and veal pudding) local suckling lamb according to the season, sweetbreads with ceps, omelette with ceps, duck breast with cherry and Bayonne ham ... The spacious and pleasant dining room welcomes you for your meals. During the summer period, the covered terrace located in the garden, facing the swimming pool will ensure you real moments of culinary relaxation.

Following the river Nive from Itxassou, the Ondoria house is located 100 meters from the Pas de Roland. This real mountain inn with a warm atmosphere offers regional specialties. On its panoramic terrace in the shade of the imposing wisteria, it is a green setting which is offered between river and summits.

This restaurant takes place in the park of Cambo-les-Bains' baths and has a panoramic terrace with a view on basque mounts. The restaurant offers two kind of cuisine : gastronomic and dietary cuisine, inspired by Michel Guerard.

The Jauregui family shares their passion for quality products, mainly from their pig farm. The farm is located at the foot of the mountains, where the animals graze peacefully on the grasslands. Raised in complete freedom, they feed on fresh grass in the meadows. Farmers opt for local products to preserve the quality of their produce and give them the flavors that can only be found in the Basque Country. Camping-cars and camping at the farm. Meals on the farm by reservation. Store selling local produce.

Italian and regional specialities. Homemade deserts, a simple and generous cuisine !

3 star campsite located in the village of itxassou. Great comfort, indoor swimming pool (20x10m) and heated from April 1st to December 1st. The pitches are all marked out. At your disposal: self-service kitchen, playground, petanque and Wifi on the site. Itxassou lives to the rhythm of the cherry, which he has taken as his emblem and which he honours every first Sunday of June. This village offers beautiful walks, hikes and leisure activities which range from a pleasant visit to the village to the ascent of the Mondarrain and the Artzamendi, which are used by experienced walkers, but also many other activities.

On the village of Itxassou, apartment located in the house of the owner with courtyard and independent entrance. The gite is exposed south east with a view on the mountains. The apartment is composed of a living room with an open kitchen and a sofa bed, an independent bedroom with 1 bed in 140 and a small bed and on request a baby bed. Heating, parking, garden and terrace. Shops and playground for children are located at 400m from the house.

Detached house (3 bedrooms for 6 pers.) at the foot of the mountains (above the Pas de Roland) for hiking in the pretty village of Itxassou, land of cherries. Equipped kitchen, living room with fireplace, telephone at the entrance, shower, bath, 2WC. Large courtyard, terrace with barbecue, tables, fountain with spring water. Garden furniture, garden corner, parking. The owners propose hikes. Calm assured. Possibility of hunting and fishing nearby. At 14km from the spa of Cambo les Bains and 30km from the beaches. Package curist.

On the heights of Itxassou, Nadège and Thierry welcome you for a moment of relaxation and conviviality, in the heart of the Basque Country. Drop off your car at the car park of the property and follow the small stony path that goes up to the house for 50m. Three comfortable and bright rooms await you upstairs, each named after one of the famous mountains of the area. Each room has its own private and adjoining bathroom. Breakfast is served in the summer kitchen when the weather and temperature permits, in the owners' kitchen in cooler periods. From the terrace you can enjoy the SPA and the breathtaking view of the mountains The summer kitchen has a plancha, a fridge and a crockery service that will allow you to have an aperitif or share a small summer meal with the other guests.

Apartment located in Itxassou on the 1st floor of the owner's house. The gîte is composed of a kitchen, a shower room and two bedrooms, one with 1 double bed and the other with 1 double bed and 1 single bed You will appreciate the large garden with trees and flowers from where you can admire the view of the mountains. Parking for cars.

Apartment located in Itxassou on the 2nd floor of the owner's house. The gîte is composed of a kitchen, a shower room and two bedrooms: one with 1 double bed and the other with 2 single beds. You will appreciate the large garden with trees and flowers from where you can admire the view of the mountains. A car park is at your disposal.

Apartment of 40 m² on the 1st floor of a house where several apartments are offered for rent. The American kitchen is equipped with a microwave, dishwasher, television, telephone. A sleeping area with 4 beds in 90 is in the living room + 1 bedroom with 1 bed in 140. Bathroom with bathtub. The toilets are independent. The owner puts an internet access at your disposal. Animals are welcome. The owner offers the supply of sheets. The washing machine is shared by several tenants Outside : Parking, balcony and shared swimming pool. Itxassou : Leaning against the mountains and located 25 km from Biarritz and Bayonne, Itxassou is set in a green valley crossed by the tumultuous waters of the Nive. Itxassou lives to the rhythm of the cherry, Cambo-Les-Bains and Espelette, its neighbours, only 5 km away, live to the rhythm of the Basque-style cake

At the foot of the Basque mountains and the Spanish border, close to hiking trails, Denise and Jean offer you a pleasant, spacious and comfortable gîte for a stay or for the night. The gîte is modular in 3 structures with a capacity of 27, 14 and 10 people. 2 living rooms at your disposal. Private car park. Facing the mountain and 10 km from all amenities.

Studio of 30 m² in the DRC of a house where several apartments are offered for rent. The Kitchenette is equipped with a microwave, dishwasher, television. The sleeping area with 4 beds in 14 is in the main room. Bathroom with shower. The toilets are independent. The owner proposes an internet access at your disposal. Pets are welcome. The washing machine is shared by several tenants. Fixed price for visitors to the spa. Outside : Car park. Itxassou : Leaning against the mountains and located 25 km from Biarritz and Bayonne, Itxassou is set in a green valley crossed by the tumultuous waters of the Nive. Itxassou lives to the rhythm of the cherry, Cambo-Les-Bains and Espelette, its neighbours, only 5 km away, live to the rhythm of the Basque cake and chilli pepper.... Traditions and delights for the taste buds...