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 | GR 10 - 1st Section | from 495 € | | Pyrenees - Self-guided walking - 7 days |  |
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The walk from Hendaye to Saint Jean Pied de Port is part of the mythic GR10 trail that traverses the entire Pyrenean chain of mountains (258 miles from one sea to another, the Pays Basque section represents around 106 miles of the trail).
The first section covers a variety of landscapes typical of the Pays Basque region, set in the heart of the Atlantic Pyrenees.
The scenery has a charm and regional originality that you won’t find elsewhere. Rolling hills, magical villages, such as Sare, Ainhoa and Dancharia that are seeped in Basque tradition, and a rich pyrenean flora and fauna are all waiting to be discovered. |
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Day 1
Time to settle into your hotel in Hendaye. Opportunity to explore the town or to do a circular walk to the famous néo gothic chateau, the Domaine d`Abbadie.
5km, 3h00, +60m, -60m. |
Day 2
Rising rapidly above the Atlantic, this first stage of the walk is pleasant. The landscape, scattered with villages, is peaceful and harmonious with the rolling hillsides.
12km, 4h15, +610m, -293m. |
Day 3
From Olhette to Dancharia, along the Rhune massif, the first outlines of the distant mountains can be spotted on the horizon. You pass picturesque villages, Sare and d’Ainhoa are scarcely more than single streets lined with large houses.
16km, 6h45, +535m, -580m. |
Day 4
Today the GR10 passes a series of summits, crossing over high mountain passes, it winds its way around l’Erebi alt 583m, and then further on l’Axulegi alt 617m, then the col Zuccuta and finally the col des Veaux.
11km, 4h00, +525m, -113m. |
Day 5
From the col des Veaux, the GR10 continues to alternate between the Pyrenean summits and mountain villages that have a strong Basque identity. The trail heads in the direction of the Col de Méhatché before a descent to Bidarray village.
11km, 3h30, +195m, -615m. |
Day 6
Today is a challenging walk and will lead you to Saint Etienne de Baïgorry across some breathtaking scenery.
17km, 6h45, +1230m, -1220m. |
Day 7
Ascent to Monhoa summit before arriving in the capital of Basse Navarre.
18km, 6h00, +860m, -865m.
Your holiday comes to an end in Saint Jean Pied de Port, after your walk. Opportunity to visit le bourg, the historical capital of Basse-Navarre. |
| Departures |
| Every day from mid-May to the end of September. Bookings from two people or more. |
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| Prices |
| Price (€) | from 15/05/2008 to 30/09/2008 | | Price per person | 495 | | |
| Trip Summary | Start
Day 1 at your hotel in Hendaye, according to your time of arrival.
End
Day 7, in Saint Jean Pied de Port, after your walk.
If you are continuing to do the 2nd section of the GR10, the night in St Jean Pied de Port is offered, BB in gite.
How to get there
Biarritz-Parme airport. From Bordeaux autoroute, trains TER in direction Hendaye.
Accommodation
Half-board (except on day 1) in gites and comfortable hotels.
Number of people
From 2
Level of difficulty
The walks are on good footpaths and trails, the terrain is varied but often rocky. You need to be used to walking and take regular exercise to enjoy this holiday.
Guide
Self-guided walking.
Carrying
You need to carry a small day sack only with a water bottle, camera, picnic and wind jacket.
The main luggage will be transported by vehicle between the different accommodations.
Price includes
4 nights in gites and 2 night in hotels, 5 evening meals, 6 breakfasts, luggage transfers, the dossier containing your maps, route notes and all necessary details needed for your holiday.
Price does not include
Entrance fees, additional transfers, drinks, evening meal day 1, picnics, additional activities, holiday insurance and travel.
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| This holiday can be linked with the 2nd section of the GR10 - Free night in Saint Jean Pied de Port ! |
 | GR 10 - 2nd Section - 450 €
From Saint Jean Pied de Port to Etsaut, the 2nd part of the GR10 covers two specific regions, the Pays Basque and the Béarn. Discover typical Pyenean villages, high mountain settings and the famous Aspe valley. |
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