The Spanish Basque Country from Hendaye and nights on a sailboat
In summary
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Sports
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Duration7 days
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LevelConfirmed
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DestinationPyrénées-Atlantiques / Hendaye
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AgeFrom 5 - 90 years
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CO₂-Emissions91.06 kg CO2
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Type of stayIndependent traveler
In a few words
Join us in Hendaye, with its breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains , to meet your host and discover your accommodation for this stay: a sailboat that will serve as your mobile bed and breakfast ! Embark on an adventure in the Spanish Basque Country. You'll hike during the day and return to your unique accommodation each evening , moored in a different port every night, where you'll be lulled by the gentle lapping of the water and the stories of your host, an ambassador of their region . An original sporting adventure between land and sea !
The highlights
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A sailboat as mobile accommodation
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Meeting a local boater: your host
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The "land-sea" mix
Photos
Sport
Level
Hiking / Trekking
In figures
Hiking
- Average duration/day: 5h
- Average distance/day: 16 km
- Average daily elevation gain: 446 m
- Average daily descent: 444 m
Management
Program
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Arrival in Hendaye and meeting with your yachtsman
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
You'll arrive aboard the sailboat in Hendaye in the late afternoon. Your skipper will welcome you and show you your accommodations for the week. After a tour of the boat, you may have the opportunity to learn how the sailboat operates (sail handling, knots, etc.) with your skipper. This evening, you'll dine with your skipper, who will have prepared a typical local meal.
Day 1 -
Hondarribia Loop
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Distance 15 km
- Positive elevation gain 400 m
- Negative elevation 400 m
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
From Hendaye, you'll reach the ferry dock for the crossing of Txingudy Bay, which separates Hendaye from the Spanish port of Hondarribia. You'll soon arrive at Cabo Higuer, the westernmost point of the Pyrenees! From there, the trail, sometimes overlooking the cliffs, sometimes winding through a verdant valley, offers a quintessential Basque Country experience: ocean and mountains intertwined! A tapas stop in Hondarribia is a must at the end of the hike!
Return to the boat, followed by dinner on the boat in Hendaye.
Day 2 -
From Hendaye to San Sebastian
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Distance 13 km
- Positive elevation gain 330 m
- Negative elevation 320 m
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
A short transfer from Hendaye to Pasaia, a small Spanish fishing port. The rest of the journey to San Sebastián will take you through coves and along verdant coastlines. San Sebastián and its famous La Concha beach await you, for an evening spent strolling through the Casco Viejo (Old Town), discovering some of the best pintxo bars in all of Spain!
Day 3 -
From San Sebastian to Orio
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Distance 16 km
- Positive elevation gain 450 m
- Negative elevation 450 m
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
At the end of La Concha beach, you'll climb higher above the large city of San Sebastián, heading towards Mount Igueldo. Although the trail leads inland, panoramic views of the coastline accompany you. Then, before beginning the descent to the charming fishing village of Orio, you'll find a beautiful hermitage with a lovely viewpoint.
Day 4 -
From Orio to Zumaia
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Distance 18 km
- Positive elevation gain 450 m
- Negative elevation 450 m
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
The first part of the stage takes you through the verdant vineyards of Txakoli, a Basque white wine that you'll surely have the chance to taste! You'll then pass through Zarautz and its magnificent beach. Next, it's time to put on your hiking boots and tackle today's stage along a footpath that winds along the clifftop to Getaria (an alternative route through the hills offers a less urbanized experience). Getaria is a small fishing port overlooked by the San Anton lighthouse. Finally, you'll reach Zumaia, nestled beside a stunning bay where the Urola and Narrondo rivers meet.
Day 5 -
From Zumaia to Mutriku
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Distance 15 km
- Positive elevation gain 600 m
- Negative elevation 600 m
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
This stage allows you to discover one of the most beautiful and interesting areas of the Basque coast, entering the recently declared coastal biotope of Deba-Zumaia. The route allows you to explore, in just a few hours, an uninterrupted succession of strata which, layer upon layer, represent more than 50 million years of the planet's history. It is one of the most important geological sanctuaries in the world.
Day 6 -
End of stay in Mutriku
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Conclude your Mutriku stay, return to Hendaye accompanied by your yachtsman host, or travel independently to your chosen destination. Numerous transport options are available for your return to Hendaye or to continue exploring the Spanish Basque Country.
Day 7
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
The majority of boats are 10 to 12 meters long in order to be able to enter most ports.
Most of them consist of two double cabins (for two people) and a saloon, the central social space on the boat. They are also equipped with a kitchenette, a bathroom, and a toilet.
Note that each boat is unique; equipment and layout may vary depending on the model and brand of each sailboat.
Access
Go to the starting point
Price details
The price includes
- Accommodation on a sailboat
- Half-board (dinner and breakfast)
- Advice from an ambassador of his region
- Your luggage will be transported daily by boat.
- Shipping and mooring fees
- The essence
The price does not include
- Lunch
- Any potential costs of returning to the starting point
Options
- 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
Each boat will be able to provide various equipment such as watersports equipment like surfboards or paddleboards, or even fishing rods.
Equipment to bring
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- Hiking shoes
- Walking sticks
- Other hiking equipment
Clothing to bring
Lightweight hiking and/or rain clothing, suitable for the season
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