Axuria

Starting from the caves of Sare (which are worth a visit), the ascent of this proud summit offers an immense panorama. The ascent of the French side, which is sometimes sustained, quickly brings you close to the summit ridge, which you will walk along to reach the summit of Atxuria. The route continues in front of the village of Zugarramurdi, the village of witches..., before plunging onto the Spanish side. A wild crossing precedes a more straightforward descent back to the French side, passing at the foot of cliffs made up of innumerable reddish-brown slopes: overhanging, they serve as a refuge and nesting place for colonies of griffon vultures that fly over this idyllic pastoral landscape. As you approach the forest, the hundred-year-old beech trees and the refreshing company of the streams give this gentle valley an enchanting air.