The Top 19 Mountain Passes around Etxalar
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes around Etxalar and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.
Last updated: November 14, 2025
Col de Descarga Haundi
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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.
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Saint-Ignace Pass
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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 …
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Col de Lizarrieta
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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 …
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Col des Trois Fontaines
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The Col des Trois Fontaines offers a superb view of the Rhune but also of its surroundings. Several paths converge at this location and allow you to vary the approaches to reach the summit.
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Col d'Ibardin
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Located on the Franco-Spanish border, the Col d'Ibardin separates the Pyrénées-Atlantiques in France from the foral community of Navarre in Spain. In addition to its many ventas, the pass offers a breathtaking view of Saint-Jean-de-Luz and its bay.
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