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Walks and hikes
Sare, surrounded by the mountains, has around 150 km of marked hiking circuits.
The smugglers' route links Sare to Ainhoa.
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Different stages:
- Sare – Sare Caves: 2h30 (one way)
- Sare Caves - Zugarramurdi: 1h (one way)
- Zugarramurdi – Urdax: 45min (one way)
- Urdax - Ainhoa: 1h45 (one way)
- Ainhoa - Sare: 3h30 (one way)
For serious hikers, the circuit can be done in one or two days in 9h30.
Walks
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Different level hiking circuits
Visit the paths around Sare and the neighbouring villages to discover the Basque Country’s beautiful mountains.
- Want a ½ day hike?
- Want to do an energetic hike in the Basque mountains?
Two guides are available:
- Hiking in Sare
SARE hiking guide
To discover all the village’s marked paths, this guide offers you:
8 hikes, between 3 and 4 hours
3 mountain bike trails
Price: € 6
- From the river to the coast
From the Nive to the Basque Coast Hiking Guide
To find out about all the signposted walks in our area within a radius of 20km, this guide provides:
58 walks and hikes between 1 and 8 hours, including 5 walks in SARE
Price: € 8
Available on order (+ € 3 postage) and at the Tourist Information Centre.
We will send you the hiking guide by mail as soon as we receive your order form and cheque.
You can download one walk and mountain bike trail for free:
> "Saint Ignatiu" moutain bike trail
> "From Summit to Summit" hiking route
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Great hikes (GR)
- GR10: Hendaye to Arrens (260km) - 17 days
- GR8: Urt to Sare (66km) - 3 days
Guided hikes
We propose six guided hikes in the Terre & Côte Basques area:
off the beaten track from April to September, our guide will help you discover our land’s hidden treasures.
In Sare: La Rhune’s western slopes
La Rhune, the mythical Basque mountain, can be climbed in different ways. On this hike you will ascend the western slope towards the largely unknown "Fago" summit.
One thing is for certain: you’ll meet more pottoks than hikers ... and with a little luck the griffon vultures will also be in the skies of the Basque Country ...
(July & August: departures every Friday morning)
Ascain: Suhalmendi panoramic viewpoint
Biriatou: Meet the Pottok (small wild horses)
Saint Pée sur Nivelle: Gastronomic hike
Urrugne: Panoramic view over the ocean
Nocturnal: Shepherd’s evening on the slopes of La Rhune
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registration compulsory: 
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Useful recommendations
- Weather forecast: 08 92 68 02 64
- European SOS call: 112
Wear good shoes, and don’t forget warm clothing and a raincoat, a hat and water.
Bring a bag to put your waste in.
Respect plant and wildlife.
Be careful! Some circuits are to be avoided at certain times of the year:
- During the hunting season (October & November)
- When the fields are burnt (December to March)