Nord Occidental’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments around Nord Occidental. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: October 6, 2025

La Rhune Summit

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

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Pic d'Iparla

The peak of Iparla dominates the ridges of the same name, culminating at 1,044 meters above sea level. This magnificent natural wall symbolizes the separation between France and Spain. From …

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Zugarramurdi Cave

Also known as "the witches' cave", this impressive complex of caves and galleries is undoubtedly a very interesting attraction that you cannot miss out on visiting. The main cavity was …

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San Juan Xar Cave Shrine

A spiritual sanctuary within another natural sanctuary. That is San Juan Xar. An area declared a Nature Reserve in 1987 for housing the only native hornbeam forest or Carpinus betulus, …

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Xorroxin Waterfall

Not only is it one of the most visited attractions in Baztán, but also the path to reach the waterfall is a real attraction. Between beech and chestnut trees, the …

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Portupekoleze Arch

The Portupekoleze arch-cave, located in the Urbasa mountain range, is the spectacular result of water erosion, which over the millennia has created this enormous arch in the rock.

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Mehatzeko Lepoa Stone Circle

Right on the France-Spain border is this marvelous site at 710 meters above sea level in the heart of the Pyrenees. A few meters away is a center with archaeological …

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Bargagain Summit and Cross

The trail runs through the forest of natural wonders and reaches the Tontorraundi crest, as the northern mountain range is known. The path follows the edge of the rope and …

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Ancient Oak Trees

The itinerary of the route of the ancient oaks is a forest path that enters a forest of oaks of enormous size with surprising shapes and many of them with …

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Hautza Summit

Hautza or Autza peaks at 1,306 meters above sea level. It offers a beautiful panorama of the Basque Country and the other surrounding mountains. Hundreds of megalithic blocks give it a mystical side.

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La Rhune Summit

Pic d'Iparla

Zugarramurdi Cave

San Juan Xar Cave Shrine

Xorroxin Waterfall

Portupekoleze Arch

Mehatzeko Lepoa Stone Circle

Bargagain Summit and Cross

Ancient Oak Trees

Hautza Summit

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