The best MTB trails around Saint-Étienne-De-Baïgorry

There is a restaurant upstairs (actually several, but only one was open in July)

Walk from the Ispeguy pass, narrow path, best worn in hiking shoes, some scree slopes, magnificent view!

Excellent advice and interesting wines

Before starting the climb: check the weather forecast and make sure you have the appropriate clothing. The climb can be done in the clouds (fog) towards the end. A fluorescent vest is not an exaggerated luxury. The road is sometimes narrow, the cars drive fast. For the descent, it is best to take a windbreaker and an undershirt with long sleeves. Light gloves prevent your hands from getting numb, which makes braking more difficult. At the top near the inn at the border crossing, horses walk freely on the road. During the descent along the Basque side you can meet a real pig (180+ kg) in the middle of the road.

Munhoa is a peak in the French Basque Country which rises to 1,023 meters above sea level. Its toponymy finds its origin in the Basque word “muino” which means hill. From this mountain you can admire the valleys of Luzaide and Baïgorry separated by the Adartza massif.

The Munhoa is a peak in the French Basque Country which culminates at 1,023 meters above sea level. Its toponymy finds its origin in the Basque word muino which means hill. From this mountain you can admire the valleys of Luzaide and Baïgorry separated by the Adartza massif.

The Col d'Ispéguy is a mountain pass located in the Basque Country, on the border between France and Spain. It has an elevation of 672 meters (2,205 feet) and connects the French village of Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry with the Spanish village of Valcarlos. The road to the pass is steep and winding, and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape, including the Pyrenees mountain range. The Col d'Ispéguy is a popular destination for hikers and cyclists, and is often featured in the Tour de France cycling race. At the top of the pass, there is a small chapel dedicated to Our Lady of the Wind, which is said to protect travelers from the strong winds that often blow in the area.

Saint Etienne de Baïgorry, at the foot of the Iparla ridges, is one of those very beautiful Basque villages. Nestled at the entrance of the Baigorri valley, discover its history while strolling through the village: the castle, the oldest parts of which date back to the 12th century, the Roman-style bridge, the houses of the 17th and 18th centuries or the pediment and is crossed by the Nive des Aldudes.