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France
New Aquitaine
Bayonne
Lecumberry

Heart of the Iraty forest – Iraty Forest Walk loop from Aterbea

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Hiking trails & Routes
France
New Aquitaine
Bayonne
Lecumberry

Heart of the Iraty forest – Iraty Forest Walk loop from Aterbea

Moderate

3.8

(4)

33

hikers

Heart of the Iraty forest – Iraty Forest Walk loop from Aterbea

01:06

3.34km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

71 m

Camping Area for Outdoor Enthusiasts

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A designated Área de Camping is a sight for sore eyes after a long day on the trail, offering a safe, legal, and place to pitch your tent

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2

169 m

Aterbea (Gîte Non Gradé)

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The Aterbea, a basic gîte non gradé situated right alongside the road, is an extremely simple and unmaintained shelter. Inside, you will find only bare concrete slabs for beds, a …

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3

449 m

Heart of the Iraty forest

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The largest beech forest in Europe, the Iraty forest is one of the jewels of the Basque Country. Its 20,000 hectares are divided between France and Spain and bring together …

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465 m

Le Kayolar Restaurant

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You can have a good snack before you continue on this longer hike with constant up and down.
Tour to the highlight: komoot.de/tour/340406344?ref=itd

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465 m

Plateau d'Iraty-Cize

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In addition to the relaxing beauty of this green plateau, you will find a restaurant, a cheese dairy and a bivouac area on site for €7 to set up your tent.

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6

2.46 km

Iraty Forest Walk

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Superbe place, worth the walk. Normally the trails are accessible, it is also worth checking the unevenness. Do not forget the water and hat, essential!

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7

3.29 km

Right next to the rustic and unkempt Aterbea emergency shelter, you will find a separate building housing the public bathrooms and showers. In striking contrast to the shelter itself, this …

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3.34 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.57 km

914 m

712 m

117 m

Surfaces

1.57 km

914 m

712 m

117 m

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Thursday 3 September

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