Our stays in the Basque Country organized by Maison IPUTXAINIA
Near Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, IPUTXAINIA welcomes you to its 3 épis guest rooms, a haven of conviviality run with passion by Jean and Mathieu, founder of RESPYRENEES, supported by Josiane and Jean-Michel, their parents, and Mélanie, the Swiss Army knife of the house.
An authentic place, a caring team...
Discover our two stays designed to bring you the very best of the Basque Country.
Welcome to Iputxainia: with us, you are at home !
Toute la famille vous accueille avec simplicité et générosité, pour faire de votre séjour une parenthèse mémorable. Welcome to Iputxainia - " my little nest " in Basque - a warm cocoon nestling in the heart of the interior Basque Country.
The whole family welcomes you with simplicity and generosity, to make your stay a memorable one.
Specially designed for hikers, our accommodation combines comfort and practicality, with spacious and comfortable rooms, private shower rooms and toilets, a wellness area with swimming pool and jacuzzi, and terraces where you can relax.
Every day, the table becomes a real moment of pleasure. Jean and Josiane cook with local and seasonal products: farmhouse cheeses, hams, fresh trout, eggs from the farm, homemade chocolate, crusty bread and golden pastries make up a gourmet meal.
Our star stay, hosted entirely in Iputxainia
TERROIRS OF THE BASQUE COUNTRY
Discover the Basque Country on accessible walks, combining mountains, ocean and verdant valleys. This stay invites you to explore a variety of landscapes, from beaches to picturesque villages, via historic pilgrim trails. Accompanied by a local guide, you'll discover Basque culture and its must-see places. Enjoy tastings of local produce: Irouléguy wine, cheese, Espelette chilli pepper... A real treat for the senses!
Highlights :
- Varied hikes : coastal paths, St. James way, high plateaus.
- Discover the Basque coast and the inland Basque Country.
- Gastronomy and sightseeing: tastings of various products directly from producers (wines, Kintoa pork, and cheeses), mountain barbecues, and visits
to classified villages.
Our stay partly hosted in Iputxainia
GREAT CROSSING OF THE BASQUE COUNTRY
Cross the Basque Country, from the mountains to the ocean, following part of the famous GR10.
You'll discover the secrets of this unique region, with its breathtaking panoramas and picturesque villages. After a comfortable first night in our accommodation, you will reach the first hills of the Basque Country. The path, between peaks and summits, follows the border, offering spectacular views before concluding your stay with a revitalising swim in the ocean.
Highlights :
- A long and beautiful full-route journey.
- Discover the landscapes of the Basque mid-mountains as well as the coastline.
- The charm of the villages visited : St Etienne de Baigorry, Bidarray, Dancharia.
- Hikes on the legendary GR10, as well as on off-the-beaten-path trails and wild ridges.
