• Discover the Spanish Basque Country aboard a sailboat and on foot
  • Discover the Spanish Basque Country aboard a sailboat and on foot
  • Discover the Spanish Basque Country aboard a sailboat and on foot
  • Discover the Spanish Basque Country aboard a sailboat and on foot
  • Discover the Spanish Basque Country aboard a sailboat and on foot
  • Discover the Spanish Basque Country aboard a sailboat and on foot
Basque Country

Discover the Spanish Basque Country aboard a sailboat and on foot

Réf : UMPIMG

In summary

  • Sports
    Hiking / Trekking
  • Duration
    5 days
  • Level
    Confirmed

    Levels

    Hiking / Trekking
    Beginner
    For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
    Intermediate
    For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
    Confirmed
    For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
    Advanced
    For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
    Expert
    For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
  • Destination
    New Aquitaine / Basque Country
  • Age
    From 5 - 90 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    62 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This personalized stay offers you the opportunity to experience a sporting adventure with an organization tailored to your needs.
    Type of stay
    Independent traveler
  • Languages
    French

In a few words

Embark on an exploration of the Spanish Basque Country ! From the sea, admire the verdant hills and impressive cliffs ! Spend your days hiking, and in the evening, return to your unique accommodation : a sailboat. You'll also meet your host, who will guide you along the coastline at nature's pace. During your stay, you'll have the opportunity to discover the fishing village of Orio, Zarautz beach, the San Anton lighthouse, as well as Zumaia Bay and the magnificent Deba-Zumaia nature reserve.

The highlights

  • A sailboat as mobile accommodation
  • Meeting a local boater: your host
  • Your luggage will be carried by boat
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Sport

Level

Hiking / Trekking

Confirmed

Levels

Hiking / Trekking
Beginner
For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
Intermediate
For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
Confirmed
For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
Advanced
For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
Expert
For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.

In figures

Hiking

  • Average duration/day: 5h30
  • Average distance/day: 17 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 500 m
  • Average daily descent: 500 m

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Languages ​​spoken:
French
Supervisor
The boat owner is available to prepare the stay and handle logistics. Hikers are alone on the trails and must organize themselves before setting off.

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
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    Meet your boat owner in San Sebastian

    • Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    Discover beautiful San Sebastian, a magnificent coastal city in the Spanish Basque Country. Immerse yourself in the local culture and the city's vibrant atmosphere, then meet your yachtsman host at the port. Settle into your boat and cabin for the next four nights.

    Day 1

Note

The sailboat's movements from one port to another by your host are subject to weather conditions.

Only the boat owner can decide if he is able to move the boat to the next port.

If this is not the case, the program is then reviewed and your boater will be able to recommend other alternatives.

An overnight stay on board remains guaranteed.

Accommodation

🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Days 1 to 4
  • 🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Days 1 to 4
  • 🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Days 1 to 4
🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Days 1 to 4

You will be staying in the port on the sailboat in a double cabin of approximately 2 meters x 2 meters.

If this cabin is unavailable, it is possible to sleep in the saloon (sleeping area located in the middle of the boat).

Sailboats and their owners are like bed and breakfasts on the water.

Our partner selects the most welcoming sailors in each sailing area to give you an unforgettable micro-human adventure in rhythm with nature .

The majority of boats are 10 to 12 meters in length in order to be able to enter most ports.

Access

Departure
San Sebastián, Espagne
Day 1 : 14h00
End of stay
Hendaye, France
Day 5
Return to be determined in consultation with the boater. Return to the starting point either on your own or with the boater.

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare de San Sebastian
Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available

Price details

The price includes

  1. Accommodation on a sailboat with half-board (dinner and breakfast)
  2. Your luggage will be transported daily by boat.
  3. A sailboat and advice from your host
  4. Shipping and mooring fees
  5. The essence

The price does not include

  1. Lunch
  2. Any potential costs of returning to the starting point

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities

Specifics

Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).


In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.

It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.


ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.

Equipment

Equipment provided on site

  1. Each boat will be able to provide various equipment, such as watersports equipment (surfboard or paddleboard), or fishing rods .

Equipment to bring

  1. Down
  2. Hiking shoes
  3. Walking sticks
  4. Backpack
  5. Gourd

Clothing to bring

  1. Lightweight hiking clothing
  2. Rainwear
The David, Joseph, Sophie et Ian team
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The David, Joseph, Sophie et Ian team

4.7/5 (22 reviews) • 14 stays
Offering a unique adventure between land and sea, our local partner connects passionate sailboat owners with travelers seeking unusual discoveries. Their concept allows you to explore the coastline while reducing your carbon footprint. Guests enjoy a half-board stay aboard a sailboat, returning to their cabin and host each evening in a new port. It offers a true floating home that moves with you wherever your desires take you.
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