13 Activities
Family Trip to the Basque Region of the Pyrenees
Starts from
Bilbao
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
13
Duration
2 days
Length
47 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Bilbao
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
2 days
Length
47 mi
- Natural Attractions
- Family-Friendly
- Active Leisure
- Cross-border
Darcy Tuscano
Travel Expert
- Ride a Petite Train to a Mountain Summit.
- Devour Traditional Basque Cuisine.
- Hike the Base of the Pyrenees.
- Discover the Witches of the Spanish Inquisition.
The Basque region of the French/Spanish border in the mountainous Pyrenees is a place of ancient culture, amazing architecture and rich history.
Bring a sense of adventure as you explore mountains both by train and by foot, try new Basque specialities, learn about the history of the Witches of Zugarramurdi and go deep into ancient caves.
Along the way, there's plenty of time for rest and relaxation as you soak up the mountain vibes with your family.
This tour is only available for late April - early September due to weather conditions in the Pyrenees. Ideally, July and August are the best months to truly explore and appreciate the summer beauty of this stunning region.
Bring a sense of adventure as you explore mountains both by train and by foot, try new Basque specialities, learn about the history of the Witches of Zugarramurdi and go deep into ancient caves.
Along the way, there's plenty of time for rest and relaxation as you soak up the mountain vibes with your family.
This tour is only available for late April - early September due to weather conditions in the Pyrenees. Ideally, July and August are the best months to truly explore and appreciate the summer beauty of this stunning region.
Categories
- Natural Attractions
- Family-Friendly
- Active Leisure
- Cross-border
The Basque region of the French/Spanish border in the mountainous Pyrenees is a place of ancient culture, amazing architecture and rich history.
Bring a sense of adventure as you explore mountains both by train and by foot, try new Basque specialities, learn about the history of the Witches of Zugarramurdi and go deep into ancient caves.
Along the way, there's plenty of time for rest and relaxation as you soak up the mountain vibes with your family.
This tour is only available for late April - early September due to weather conditions in the Pyrenees. Ideally, July and August are the best months to truly explore and appreciate the summer beauty of this stunning region.
Bring a sense of adventure as you explore mountains both by train and by foot, try new Basque specialities, learn about the history of the Witches of Zugarramurdi and go deep into ancient caves.
Along the way, there's plenty of time for rest and relaxation as you soak up the mountain vibes with your family.
This tour is only available for late April - early September due to weather conditions in the Pyrenees. Ideally, July and August are the best months to truly explore and appreciate the summer beauty of this stunning region.
Darcy Tuscano
Travel Expert
- Ride a Petite Train to a Mountain Summit.
- Devour Traditional Basque Cuisine.
- Hike the Base of the Pyrenees.
- Discover the Witches of the Spanish Inquisition.
Travel itinerary
5 Activities
Day 1
21 mi
Le Train de La Rhune, Traditional Basque Culture and Villages
This day will see you high on the mountain top of La Rhune in the French Pyrenees as you ride the Petite Train to the summit. While exploring, you'll discover many types of flora and fauna and possibly even spot wild ponies.
A traditional Basque museum will leave you curious and intrigued as you learn about the rich history of this region. The children will be delighted with a treasure hunt curated just for them!
You'll have plenty of opportunities to indulge in traditional Basque food, French pastries and relax in the stunning mountains.
8 Activities
Day 2
24 mi2 mi
Zuggaramurdi Witches Museum and Caves, Basque Cuisine and Art
Let's continue our trip with a morning hike with panoramic vistas of the Basque Coast.
Later, you'll cross over the French border back to Spain as you explore the village of Zugaramurdi. Here you'll learn all about the Spanish Inquisition and their hunt for the "Witches" of this village and later you can visit the ancient caves.
You'll end the day with a stop at a Basque art gallery and a relaxing dinner before heading back to Bilbao.