Located in the extreme southwest of France, the French Basque Country is part of the Atlantic Pyrenees department which also includes Bearn. Many voices are now calling for the creation of a true Basque Country department. The Basque Country is nevertheless a cultural entity that goes far beyond the French part, further south in Spain, the Basque Country on the southern side is composed of 4 other provinces, which together with the northern side in France, form the entire Basque Country.
Atlantic Coast, from Arcachon to Biarritz
Duration : 8 Days / 7 Nights Price from : 1750€
Trip : Self-guided Activity : Hybrid
Level :
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Region :
Basque Country
Type : On the way Dates : Starts any day
Best of Basque Country
Duration : 8 Days / 7 Nights Price from : 2410€
Trip : Self-guided Activity : Hybrid
Level :
or 
Region :
Basque Country
Type : On the way Dates : Starts any day
Casual : Beginners and occasional cyclists. Easiest tours we provide. Typically flatter terrain, no notable hills or anything of a steep gradient.
Hobby : Weekend riders. People with some cycling experience, rolling countryside, possible short climbs.
Active : Cyclists with experience on longer rides. Hilly terrain with reasonable amount of climbs and difficulty
Pro : Avid cyclists, ride every week and love long and challenging rides. Dream on riding the Tour de France cols.
Comparison chart : (15km/hrs)
| Average dist (miles) | Average dist (km) | Elevation max/day (m) | Average hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casual |
< 28 | < 45 | < 300m | 3-4 |
| Hobby |
18 - 35 | 30 - 55 | 300-550m | 3-5 |
| Active |
30 - 60 | 50 - 100 | 550-1000m | 4-6 |
| Pro |
> 60 | > 100 | > 1000m | > 5 |
Some of our tours can be in 2 different level, we have itinerary for both versions
Casual : Beginners and occasional hikers. Typically flatter terrain with just rolling hills.
Hobby : Weekend hikers. People with some experience hiking around trails.
Active : Hikers with experience on longer hikes. Hilly terrain with some steep gradients.
Pro : Randonneurs avides, randonnée chaque semaine et adore les longues et difficiles randonnées.
Comparison chart : (4km/hrs)
| Average dist (miles) | Average dist (km) | Elevation max/day (m) | Average hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casual |
< 6 | < 10 | < 150m | 2.5 |
| Hobby |
6 - 9 | 10 - 15 | 150-300m | 25-375 |
| Active |
9 - 11 | 11 - 18 | 300-450m | 3.75 - 4.5 |
| Pro |
> 11 | > 18 | > 450m | 4.5-6 |
Some of our tours can be in 2 different level, we have itinerary for both versions