Atharri

• on foot : 3h - Difficulty Average
• Distance : 9km
• Vertical rise : 373m
• Public : Sportifs

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.

Don't miss

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  The Pas de Roland (Nature site)

  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”.

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  Vultures' nest (Nature site)

  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!

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  Panorama of the Labourd (Panorama)

  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.

Points to note / Informations :

Cet itinéraire de randonnée est sur une zone pastorale, merci de prendre connaissance des bons gestes à adopter.

Points to note :

• Zone pastorale : fermer les barrières, ne pas effrayer les animaux, tenir les chiens en laisse. Passez toujours à distance raisonnable du bétail.- (;)