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Olhette to La Rhune

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Olhette to La Rhune

Moderate

4.6

(222)

1,844

hikers

Olhette to La Rhune

04:52

10.8km

760m

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This beautiful hike provides access to one of the best-known mountains in the Basque Country: the Rhune. Culminating just above 900 meters, this peak reigns over the Basque coast. Bordering, it offers spectacular panoramas over a large part of the Basque Country. Note that it is possible to make the…

Last updated: October 8, 2024

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1.31 km

View of the Rhune

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The GR 10 path emerges and offers the first panorama of the Rhune when coming from Olhette.

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La Rhune summit

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La Rhune or “Larrun” in Basque is a peak in the Basque Country which rises to an altitude of 901 meters. La Rhune, which is accessible by train or on foot, is located on the border between France and Spain.

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Venta Yasola

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La Venta Yasola is an ideal place to take a break while enjoying the view. Open on sunny days, it offers a simple, local menu. Remember to call to make sure it's open!

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Col de Descarga Haundi

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The Col de Descarga haundi offers a small flat area ideal for bivouacking. Several paths converge here, including the GR 10, the HRP (Haute Route Pyrénéenne) as well as paths that allow the ascent of the Ziburu and the Rhune.

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10.8 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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6.47 km

2.71 km

1.45 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.98 km

1.80 km

1.57 km

1.11 km

237 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (870 m)

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Comments

August 21, 2024,La Rhune depuis Olhette

Beautiful climb, breathtaking view of the Rhune and the Bay of Biscay with technical passages. Descent with steep passages, less nice view.

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July 5, 2023,La Rhune par Ohlette

Unfortunately, the descent is not recommended on this route, as there are broken glass everywhere.

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February 6, 2024

This beautiful hike provides access to one of the best-known mountains in the Basque Country: the Rhune. Culminating just above 900 meters, this peak reigns over the Basque coast. Bordering, it offers spectacular panoramas over a large part of the Basque Country. Note that it is possible to make the

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