Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Ascain

Ascain

The Top 20 Attractions around Ascain

There are plenty of places to see and visit around Ascain. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Ascain is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: November 12, 2025

La Rhune Summit

Highlight • Summit

The 2 feet between France and Spain, by walking (preferably) or the little train!

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Port of Saint-Jean-de-Luz

Highlight • Settlement

Located at the mouth of the Nivelle, the port of Saint-Jean-de-Luz is the leading tuna port in France. It is located in the hollow of the beautiful bay of Saint-Jean-de-Luz. …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See rides here

Send to Phone

Save

Get recommendations on the best single tracks, peaks, & plenty of other exciting outdoor places.

La Corniche Basque Cliffs

Highlight • Gorge

The cornice stretches from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Hendaye over more than 10km. The landscapes are wild between the two cities.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See rides here

Send to Phone

Save

Place Louis XIV

Highlight • Other

Palace Louis XIV is located in the heart of Saint-Jean-de-Luz

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Col de Descarga Haundi

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col de Descarga haundi offers a small flat area ideal for bivouacking. Several paths converge here, including the GR 10, the HRP (Haute Route Pyrénéenne) as well as paths that allow the ascent of the Ziburu and the Rhune.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Hendaye Beach

Highlight • Beach

For those who like to swim, a very nice beach.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See rides here

Send to Phone

Save

Relaxing beach and calm sea

Highlight • Beach

Corniche Bidart Saint-Jean-de-Luz

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See rides here

Send to Phone

Save

Saint-Ignace Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Saint-Ignace pass is the first on the pass route from the west. Culminating at an altitude of 169 meters, it presents little difficulty. There is a beautiful inn at …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See rides here

Send to Phone

Save

Bike path overlooking Senix Beach

Highlight • Other

Once it crosses into France, Euro-Velo 1 becomes the well-managed and more aptly named Vélodissée, and this paved section gives a first taste of the glorious stretches of biker-only dedicated …

Tip by

See rides here

Send to Phone

Save

Socoa Fort and Port

Highlight • Historical Site

The large bay with the port of St-Jean-de-Luz is now protected from the Atlantic waves by a cliff and island jutting out, and three reinforced wave-breaking dikes. Socoa and its …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See rides here

Send to Phone

Save

Col de Lizarrieta

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Lizarrieta pass is 411 meters above sea level on the Franco-Spanish border between the villages of Sare and Etxalar. From the village of Sare the climb is about 11 …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See rides here

Send to Phone

Save

Already have an account?

Other adventures around Ascain

Hexatrek, the western and central Pyrenees – Between mountains and the ocean

Hiking Collection by

Luc Gesell

Basque Country mountain passes – Panorama rides

Road Cycling Collection by

Julien Harté

A land rich in character – running in the Basque Country

Running Collection by

Julien Harté

Promising paths - Trail running in the Basque Pyrenees

Running Collection by

Julien Harté

Twelve adventurous loops across France – trail running with deuter

Running Collection by

deuter

The coast to the mountains – the best hikes in Spain’s Basque Country

Hiking Collection by

Julien Harté

Whatever the weather – trail running in France

Running Collection by

adidas TERREX

Whatever the weather – hiking in France

Hiking Collection by

adidas TERREX

Most popular routes around Ascain

Running Trails around Ascain

Hiking around Ascain

Road Cycling Routes around Ascain

Cycling around Ascain

MTB Trails around Ascain

Gravel biking around Ascain

Mountain Hikes around Ascain

Most popular attractions around Ascain

Mountain passes

Mountain Peaks

Natural Monuments

Lakes

Huts

Get inspired with the komoot mobile app

With a free komoot account, you can easily find, customize, and navigate endless outdoor adventures around London and beyond.

Join komoot Now

Explore more

Still not found the Highlight you’re looking for? See guides of the top attractions in other regions:

Halsou Jatxou Ainhoa Macaye Saint-Étienne-De-Baïgorry Louhossoa Cambo-Les-Bains Ustaritz Souraïde Larressore Bidarray Espelette Saint-Martin-D'Arrossa Saint-Pée-Sur-Nivelle Itxassou Hasparren Arcangues Arbonne Ahetze Villefranque Saint-Jean-De-Luz Sare Biriatou Ossès Bidart Boucau Urrugne Banca Saint-Pierre-D'Irube Mendionde Guéthary Ciboure Biarritz Anglet Bassussarry Mouguerre Lahonce Anhaux Hendaye Irouléguy Hélette Lasse Aldudes Irissarry Urepel Ascarat Saint-Michel Arnéguy Briscous Urcuit Béhorléguy Uhart-Cize Ispoure Çaro Saint-Jean-Pied-De-Port Saint-Jean-Le-Vieux Mendive Lecumberry Jaxu Suhescun Aincille Bonloc Ayherre Ahaxe-Alciette-Bascassan Bussunarits-Sarrasquette Estérençuby Bustince-Iriberry Lacarre Gamarthe Saint-Just-Ibarre Hosta Lantabat Ainhice-Mongelos Isturits Iholdy Aïcirits-Camou-Suhast Armendarits Saint-Esteben La Bastide-Clairence Ibarrolle Larceveau-Arros-Cibits Labets-Biscay Bardos Arbouet-Sussaute Domezain-Berraute Guiche Saint-Palais Amendeuix-Oneix Urt Bunus Gabat Béhasque-Lapiste Juxue Ostabat-Asme Osserain-Rivareyte Bidache Pagolle Sames Aroue-Ithorots-Olhaïby Arhansus Arancou Uhart-Mixe Etcharry Arbérats-Sillègue Ilharre Bergouey-Viellenave Came Méharin Saint-Martin-D'Arberoue Orsanco Gestas Hastingues Beyrie-Sur-Joyeuse Larribar-Sorhapuru Lohitzun-Oyhercq Arraute-Charritte Luxe-Sumberraute Orègue Béguios Garris Amorots-Succos Masparraute

The Top 20 Attractions around Ascain

La Rhune Summit

Port of Saint-Jean-de-Luz

La Corniche Basque Cliffs

Place Louis XIV

Col de Descarga Haundi

Hendaye Beach

Relaxing beach and calm sea

Saint-Ignace Pass

Bike path overlooking Senix Beach

Socoa Fort and Port

Col de Lizarrieta

Other adventures around Ascain

Most popular routes around Ascain

Most popular attractions around Ascain

Get inspired with the komoot mobile app

Explore more

Get ready to conquer new peaks

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️