Pyrenean travel agency specializing in your hikes and treks in the Pyrenees, the GR10 and more
BASQUE COUNTRY: Maison IPUTXAINIA, 64220 ASCARAT
ARIEGE: 20 chemin de la montagne, 09000 FOIX
+33 (0)5 34 14 51 50 - +33 (0)6 10 97 16 54
Terroirs of the Basque Country : welcome to our accommodation !
French Bask country
Guided walking
Guided Walking
7 Days
6 Nights
5 Activity Days
From 890,00 €
This easy hiking tour leads you to the foothills of the Basque mountains ! Discover the variety of the Basque Country that makes it a popular destination that you never get tired of. Ocean, mountains, green valleys, the nature is especially beautiful...
This trip is an opportunity to discover an outstanding cultural identity, walking along the coastline where the surfers and fishermen share the ocean, then following the footsteps of the pilgrims coming from all over the world to start their journey in St Jean Pied de Port. The hikes have been carefully chosen so that you can experience all that the Basque Country has to offer.
Your guide, specialized in the Basque Country, will make sure that you discover this strong culture and the must-sees such as the listed villages and the magnificient Basque coastline on the Spanish side.
This tour also focuses on the regional products. You will finish your daily hikes with visits and tastings directly at the producers'. Irouléguy wines, sheep cheese, Espelette peppers, veal axoa... already hungry ?
Finally, the accomodation is a big asset for this trip: close by the listed village of Saint Jean Pied de Port, in a quality guesthouse run by a family whose sons are also guiding the hikes. Free access to the swimming pool, jacuzzi and outside areas that are perfect to relax after your hike, you will also enjoy a generous cuisine that puts regional products forward.
Dates and Prices
Price per person :
Prices from 885€ to 965€ according to the season
Extras :
- Single room extra : 185€/ pers
- Single room extra (JULY-AUGUST) : 205€/ pers
- Extra night in a double room (night and breakfast) : 57€/pers
- Extra night in a single room (night and breakfast) : 87€/pers
- Full board accomodation from the dinner on Day 1 to the breakfast on Day 7
- Transfers
- All the visits and tastings
- Guiding by a mountain guide specialised in the Basque Country
- Travel insurance
- Meals that are not specified as included in the price
- Additional transfers
- Drinks
Welcome
On Day 1 at 18:15 at your accomodation in Ascarat (64 – Pyrénées-Atlantiques) : Maison d’Hôtes Iputxainia
For people coming by train : meeting at 17:15 in front of Bayonne train station. IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU CONTACT RESPYRENEES one week beforehand, texting: + 33 6 10 97 16 54, to book the shuttle between the train station and your accomodation.
Dispersion
On Day 7 around 9:30, after breakfast.
Transfer to Bayonne train station (arrival at 9:30 at the station) for people who came by train.
Level
Nature of the terrain
Easy hikes, on good paths, the terrain is varied but often rocky.
Level 2
These trips are designed for people who are looking for active holidays. A reasonable level of physical condition is required. 4 to 5 hours of hike per day. Climbing pace* +300 m per hour.
*Be advised : these are average times that only take into account the effective walking time and do not include the stops during the hike.
Accommodation
6 nights in a double room in a comfortable guesthouse with swimming pool, jacuzzi and outside areas where you can relax after your hike.
Single room available upon request, with extra and depending on the availabilities. Private car park available for people coming with their own car.
At Maison Iputxainia, you will find a home away from home ! The whole family is at your service. Josiane, Jean-Michel, Jean and Mathieu are welcoming you, cooking you delicious food and taking you fishing or to the mountains !
Food
- Continental breakfast (tea, coffee, milk, bread, butter, jam)
- Evening meals are often based on Basque specialites and include a starter, a main course and a dessert.
- Picnics are included
- Drinks are not included
Luggage porterage
Carrying
You will need to carry a day pack only (personnal equipment needed during the day and your picnic).
Group
From 3 to 14 people.
Supervision
Supervision by an AMM BE special site of the region
Stay reviews
Terroirs du Pays Basque : bienvenue à la Maison !, effectué du 14/07/2024 au 20/07/2024.
A very good walking week. Excellent accommodation and meals, with a warm welcome from Jean and the team.
A well-judged programme of walks and visits, well matched to the capabilities of a friendly and sympathetic group of walkers.
Effective leadership from our accompagnatrice Elodie.
Bravo ResPyrenees!
Michael Ward
28 July 2024
Hiking with ResPyrenees
This was one of the best experiences of my trip to France!!! Mathiu was fabulous! We had 3 amazing days of hiking and he was exceptionally knowledgeable and so patient with answering our many questions! Our hike to see the buzzards' nesting cliffs was an experience none of us will forget! The food was incredible and we enjoyed meeting the other guests and hearing about their adventures. I live in the Adirondack Mountains of New York State in the US and do a lot of hiking here on my own and with a summer camp for children. The level of professionalism and outdoor skills was impressive. I felt completely comfortable and safe with Mathiu as our guide. I highly recommend Respyrenees! Alison
Alison Riley-Clark
17 July 2024
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