Basque Pyrenees Traveller Reviews

The hike was everything we could have wished for! The organization was fantastic, the accommodation varied from fantastic to very adequate, and our contact, Aznar, here in Spain was always available and extremely competent. There was always the option of doing a longer or shorter hike, but all the ascents were steep and challenging, while the descents were long, and of course, Aznar could always organise a taxi for you. The routes in the Spanish Basque (Elizondo-Erratzu-Etxalar) took us through lovely chestnut and oak woods and beautiful mountain slopes covered in gorse, ferns and heather. The occupied buildings and homes were beautifully maintained and everything was spotlessly clean. We seldom met anyone except horses along the way ( GR 11). Everything changed in the French part. There were also far more people out hiking. Hondarribia and San Sebastián are places we would like to return to, although Hondarribia is our favourite.

Famtastic

We were a group of two couples who walked the Basque Pyrenees to San Sebastián. The scenery was stunning, walking challenging and the welcome by everyone we met was so warm.

On Foot Holidays have been excellent from when we first booked this trip in 2019 to moving the whole itinerancy forwards by one day at short notice when our flight operator cancelled our flight when we were finally able to make the trip in 2022. Nothing is too much trouble for the On Foot Team - they really do think of everything to ensure that your trip goes smoothly. The walking instructions, maps and all other information are really comprehensive. The routes, accommodation and support during the holiday are amazing.

We spent 7 nights (5 walking days) in the Basque region. Our trek began in Elizondo and finished in Donastia. The walks were excellent, hosts wonderful and food good to excellent.

On Foot we’re very knowledgeable and accommodating during the planning stages and supportive as needed during our walk. Actually, everything was planned so well and clearly communicated that we really didn’t need any support during our trip.

In short: OUTSDANDING. 9 nights (7 days of walking) through the beautiful Navarra and the Basque Country area, ending in San Sebastian. Breathtaking scenery, challenging (for me) walking on stunning trails with few, if any, other people around. Cozy, homey accommodation and superb food. Culturally fascinating. Hondarribia and San Sebastian are knock-your-socks off beautiful. The trip was off-the-charts and I may well walk it again one day.

I became aware of OnFoot after reading a travel article (published in 2019) in the Washington Post about their ‘Galicia – Lighthouse Way’ walk. Was immediately intrigued and booked the trip shortly thereafter. After Covid delays, in 2021 I walked the Lighthouse way and did the ‘Mallorca: Sierra de Tramuntana’ journey; both were absolutely FABULOUS. I’ve been hooked on OnFoot ever since. Besides the extremely well-planned itineraries, stunning (and challenging) walking, great accommodation, and food their service, client focus, and general competence have exceeded my expectations. I can reiterate this as I’ve now done four of their walks (added Andalucia and ‘Basque Country to San Sebastian’ walks this year). I travel on my own and OnFoot have an explicit policy of not over-charging single travelers, which I greatly appreciate. Finally, I find the trips to be extremely good value. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

My husband and I love self guided walks, having someone else tend to the details. Our 7 day itinerary took us out in the Basque farming country staying in quaint villages where we experienced delicious food, and friendly people. Our last day took us down to the sea along a ridge where we had the most spectacular views. We experienced blue skies everyday and our holiday was perfect

This is our second trip with On Foot Holidays and they pay attention to every detail from the time of booking to the very end of the tour. The hiking notes and GPS were very accurate and we always had a local contact that was readily available if needed. The staff is very professional and knowledge about the tours that they offer. They actually walk the routes and have firsthand experience of the trails and the accommodations. We have already booked our third trip with them because we know we will be in good hands!

We did 5 days of walking in Basque Country and then 2 days eating and relaxing in San Sebastian. A beautiful and relaxing holiday.

On Foot Holidays is so helpful and responsive-they couldn't be better!

This is a great route, unique to On Foot, with not many other walkers. Each day sends you up and over the foothills of the Pyrenees to the next charming village. The lodging is always comfortable and food especially good in the Basque Country. This walk is an excellent introduction to the rural side of the Basque region.

This was our second walk arranged by On Foot. Coming out of Covid, we would not have gone with any other agency. The GPS files and app worked very well. And On Foot's local contact was of immense help when we found our path blocked by fences on Day 1.

on foot holidays provided an itinerary that met all our needs- we felt very supported though the booking process, and especially in country with a local contact that gave us all the reassurance we needed that this was going to be fabulous. The routes chosen were excellent, with a great variety of terrain from mountain to sea, but with so much more, the accommodation was varied -full of local charm, history and we were made so welcome everywhere. Highlights included, wildlife, spectacular trails, food, vistas, and friendliness of all we met.

On Foot Holidays provided an easy to navigate web site with wide range of self guided walking holidays, they supported us through-out or holiday- indeed prior to its start, in helping us with choosing range of routs/ accommodation, transfer advice, and information that only added to our enjoyment of the whole region.

We enjoyed 7 days of glorious walking, starting off in picturesque hillside villages, navigating stunning mountain ridges with panoramic views, before finishing by the sea at San Sebastian. The routes were really well designed and we enjoyed the variety of very comfortable accommodation en route, as well as the food, wine and Basque hospitality.

This was our 4th successive year with On Foot Holidays - we can completely rely on them to provide great walking routes, clear navigation instructions and fully vetted, comfortable accommodation. In addition, a local contact is available to provide any guidance if necessary.

This was a 7 night medium/hard self guided walking holiday in the Basque Pyrenees. We were a party of 6 and walked every day with our luggage being carried forward to each new accommodation. We walked through oak and chestnut forests, did some long, steep and difficult ascents and descents, passing through wonderful scenery and with incredible views. All the lovely places to stay were organised by On Foot Holidays. We ate well and slept well.

This is the second time we have walked with On Foot Holidays and the walks get better each time. They organise everything so well. They have a local Spanish expert who devised many of their Spanish walks and who keeps in close touch with us each evening, telling us about the weather ahead and giving us advice on the next stage of the walk. This is an invaluable service.