Guéthary is a village situated on the French Basque Coast, characterized by its dramatic coastline, small coves, and natural features that support a range of outdoor pursuits. The terrain includes coastal paths, rolling hills, and scenic routes that offer views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Basque mountains. This area provides opportunities for several sports like road cycling, hiking, jogging, touring cycling, mountain biking, and gravel biking.
Guéthary offers more than 50 routes across several…
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Average rating
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4.4
(27)
244
riders
43.3km
02:13
490m
490m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(7)
749
riders
105km
05:09
1,500m
1,500m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

3.0
(3)
152
riders
69.8km
03:15
750m
750m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.0
(1)
139
riders
76.7km
03:53
1,030m
1,030m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.4
(16)
102
hikers
7.58km
02:03
110m
100m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.5
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901
hikers
15.0km
04:02
180m
180m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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261
hikers
9.51km
02:39
180m
180m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(19)
189
hikers
7.18km
01:56
90m
90m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
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250
runners
9.41km
01:04
180m
180m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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306
runners
11.4km
01:15
180m
180m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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51
runners
6.68km
00:43
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

46
runners
3.23km
00:20
10m
10m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.4
(14)
93
riders
31.7km
01:59
260m
260m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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93
riders
67.1km
04:30
990m
990m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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30
riders
33.5km
02:14
430m
430m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2.0
(1)
19
riders
30.6km
01:59
380m
380m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
(10)
66
riders
39.7km
02:37
450m
450m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.2
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76
riders
21.9km
01:26
300m
300m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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85
riders
39.3km
02:27
470m
470m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(2)
7
riders
51.6km
03:52
910m
910m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4.7
(7)
51
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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10
riders
43.1km
03:05
590m
590m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
riders
25.5km
02:15
640m
640m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
12
riders
49.0km
03:15
700m
700m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Guéthary offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Hiking, Jogging, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region features coastal paths, rolling hills, and scenic routes with views of the Atlantic Ocean and Basque mountains.
Guéthary has 94 routes available on komoot, explored by more than 25,000 visitors. These routes have an average rating of 4.43 out of 5 stars, based on 1,571 ratings.
Road cycling routes in Guéthary offer diverse options along the French Basque Coast and into the hinterland. Cyclists can find journeys featuring ocean vistas and views toward the Basque mountains. The Vélodyssée cycle track also passes through Guéthary. More information is available in the Road Cycling Routes around Guéthary guide.
Guéthary features a coastal path, which is suitable for hiking. This trail stretches for 15.5 miles (25 km) between Bidart and Hendaye, offering consistent ocean views. Cenitz Hill, a nature reserve, also provides narrow, steep-sided paths with exceptional ocean views. Find more options in the Hiking around Guéthary guide.
Touring cycling in Guéthary includes routes along the French Basque Coast, offering a mix of paved surfaces and ocean vistas. The Vélodyssée cycle track is a long-distance route that passes through the village. Explore available options in the Cycling around Guéthary guide.
Guéthary offers routes for both mountain biking and gravel biking. These activities utilize the diverse terrain around the village, which includes coastal paths and rolling hills. Specific routes can be found in the MTB Trails around Guéthary and Gravel biking around Guéthary guides.
Guéthary features a dramatic coastline with small coves and beaches, and the emblematic 'La Terrasse' promontory offering panoramic ocean views. Cenitz Hill is a nature reserve with expansive ocean vistas, and the village also has the smallest port on the Basque coast. These features are accessible via various outdoor routes.
Guéthary offers shorter, less strenuous options suitable for families, such as the 'Guéthary – Guéthary Harbour loop' for cycling, which is 6.1 miles (9.8 km) long. The coastal path also provides accessible sections for walking or jogging. Specific family-friendly routes can be identified within the various sport guides.
Komoot offers several guides for Guéthary, including Road Cycling Routes around Guéthary, Hiking around Guéthary, Running Trails around Guéthary, Cycling around Guéthary, MTB Trails around Guéthary, and Gravel biking around Guéthary.
The official website for the Mairie de Guéthary (Town Hall) is guethary.fr. The Mairie de Guéthary can be reached by phone at +33 5 59 26 57 83. The Guéthary Tourist Office phone number is 05 59 26 56 60.
Guéthary offers cycling routes suitable for various fitness levels, including shorter and flatter options. The 'Guéthary – Guéthary Harbour loop' is a 6.1-mile (9.8 km) route that winds through the village and along the coast, providing a less challenging option. Sections of the Vélodyssée cycle track also offer accessible riding.

