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Pays Basque Hiking: The Pyrénées Foothills in France & Spain

On this journey into the Pays Basque, explore France and Spain to experience a culture that is ironically neither French nor Spanish. Amid the peaks, high plains and valleys of the Pyrénées, the modern Basque people—hearty and independent like their ancestors—sustain centuries-old traditions. Accompanied by local guides, you'll hike trails between villages in the foothills, mingle in markets, play the traditional handball game of pelote, and delight in pepper-infused cuisine, robust wines and warm hospitality. more

Pays Basque Hiking: The Pyrénées Foothills in France & Spain

On this journey into the Pays Basque, explore France and Spain to experience a culture that is ironically neither French nor Spanish. Amid the peaks, high plains and valleys of the Pyrénées, the modern Basque people—hearty and independent like their ancestors—sustain centuries-old traditions. Accompanied by local guides, you'll hike trails between villages in the foothills, mingle in markets, play the traditional… more

Trip at-a-glance

Price: From $10* per person
Lodging: hotel
When: January
Number of days: 8
Group size: 24

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Backroads

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Trip details

Days 1-2 St-Jean-Pied-de-Port

Rendezvous in Biarritz In St-Jean-Pied-de-Port, walk the narrow cobblestone lanes of this historic market city Savor Basque culinary specialties prepared by Michelin-starred chef and noted hotelier Firmin Arrambide The countryside entices with its picturesque farmland, traditional Basque villages, rolling vineyards and pastures dotted with sheep Watch and learn as locals play a round of pelote.

 

Day 3 Roncesvalles

Follow in the footsteps of ancient pilgrims on a guided hike into Spain A trek up the pass of Roncesvalles, a region immortalized by the legend of Roland, offers vistas of beech forests and patchwork hills.

 

Days 4-5 Ainhoa

Explore Espelette's bustling market In the Atchuleguy foothills, look for pottoks, indigenous wild ponies Hike into beautiful Zugarramurdi, an enchanting village where 17th-century witches performed black magic.

 

Days 6-8 St-Jean-de-Luz

Follow the Nivelle River to the Spanish border and Sare, the Basque country's cultural gem Our local guide shares the country's folklore and history as we make our way to the Col de Trois Fontaines—Pass of Three Fountains Shuttle to the charming seaside town of St-Jean-de-Luz, featuring a picturesque square lined with cafés, boutiques and seafood restaurants Visit the town's sheltered port, where beret-capped fishermen tend to their colorful boats.

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