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Rather than relying on a car, slow down and allow your body and mind to
feel the region. You might see less and experience more. You discover
the soul of the places you walk through and the people you meet along
the way.
Here are two easy hiking trips that can be taken separately or back
to back to explore distinct aspects of the region. Alternatively keep in
mind that you can do lots of daily hikes from your vacation home with
short back and forth drives or pre-arranged pick ups and drop offs.
The coastal path or ''le sentier du littoral''
Over a FOUR day period, explore 25 easy kilometers of the Basque
coast, between Biarritz & the Spanish border. The path overlooks
the surfs of the Atlantic ocean and takes you through natural parks with
rocky cliffs and sandy beaches, residential areas, charming and
historic towns. Stay at a fine boutique B&B, a small Relais & Château
4* hotel , and a parador all strategically located in both France and
Spain. Enjoy a slow-paced life like the locals in trendy coastal towns:
Biarritz, St Jean de Luz, Fuentarrabia.
- 3 nights of fine accomodation with breakfast
- 3 meals at renowned restaurants
- two way river crossing by boat
- taxi transfers where applicable
- luggage transfers
- detailed informative route instructions in
English and maps
- Expérience
Authentique's carnet de voyage
- emergency support
Cost: euros 2,200 for two guests
Inland villages and the traditional Basque mountain
Over a FOUR day period, explore one of the best section of the GR10
mountain path, an established route for hikers that connects the Atlantic
ocean to the Mediterranean sea. Here you experience the green Basque
mountains like a Basque shepherd without needing to be a well-trained
athlete. You also walk through attractive villages across two Basque
provinces, by the Iparla crests and Irouleguy vineyards. You arrive in St
Jean Pied de Port, a key stop for pilgrims heading down to St James of Compostella. Stay at an upscale inn in the mountains, owned
by Alain Ducasse, then proceed to a château Charlie Chaplin called home
for a few summers, to finally relax at 4 star hotel/ Michelin starred
restaurant.
- 3 nights of fine accomodation with breakfast
- 3 dinners at renowned restaurants ( including a
Michelin-starred grande table)
- taxi transfers where applicable
- luggage transfers
- detailed informative route instructions in
English and maps
- Expérience
Authentique's carnet de voyage
- emergency support
Cost: euros 2,780 for two guests
Prices and services can be adjusted to reflect the
needs of your family and/or small groups when applicable |
