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Basta Rock – Virgin Rock loop from Biarritz

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Basta Rock – Virgin Rock loop from Biarritz

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4.7

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829

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Basta Rock – Virgin Rock loop from Biarritz

02:24

8.65km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.58 km

Basta Rock

Highlight • Other

Nice vantage point on the sea and the wide sandy beach.

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3.46 km

Miramar Beach

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The busy main street of Biarritz, dogs are not allowed

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4.16 km

Saint-Martin Point Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

The Biarritz lighthouse was built in 1834 and overlooks the sea from 73 meters.

Possibility to visit to enjoy the impressive panorama seen from the top.

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5.56 km

Hotel du Palais

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Now a very luxurious 5* hotel from the Hyatt group.
In 1854, this building was built as a summer villa for Empress Eugénie of Napoleon III.
The original name was …

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6.01 km

The Grand Beach of Biarritz

Highlight • Beach

Just right, really great the Biarritz

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7.08 km

Virgin Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

Nice vantage point with interesting rock formations. As a tourist highlight, unfortunately, mostly overcrowded ...

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7.31 km

Dreamlike sunsets

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Beautiful sunset on the beach of Biarritz.

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7.71 km

Villa Belza, Biarritz

Highlight • Monument

The old buildings from the English period

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8.65 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.35 km

2.67 km

1.47 km

169 m

Surfaces

3.57 km

3.40 km

1.34 km

255 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 14 July

29°C

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Comments

December 30, 2024,Boucle Rocher du Basta – Bord de plage au départ de Biarritz

Choose an underground car park. Parking in the city is very limited in time and very expensive.
The coast of Biarritz is really very pretty and impressive.

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August 8, 2025,🇫🇷 Biarritz ☀️🌊

Biarritz, an elegant seaside resort on the Basque coast in southwestern France, rose to prominence after members of the European aristocracy discovered the fishing village as a vacation spot in the 19th century. The town, with its long sandy beaches, is also popular with surfers, and there are many surf schools. Biarritz's landmark, the Rocher de la Vierge, is a …

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September 18, 2021,It's raining again..., nasse Runde ☔ durch Biarritz, F 🇨🇵 18.09.2021

Biarritz is now an elegant seaside resort on the Basque coast.
It gained notoriety after representatives of the European nobility discovered the fishing village as a vacation spot in the 19th century.
Biarritz was already known as a whaling port in the Middle Ages, and the marine mammals appeared in abundance in the Bay of Biscay. In the 17th century …

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March 6, 2024,Die Brandung in Biarritz 🤩

It was difficult to find a suitable parking space, but it worked out. The waves were too high, so the highlights were closed. Nevertheless, it was a great tour in the sunshine. In one booking, young people were even in the water.

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September 2, 2022,Biarritz

The cycle route from Vieux-Boucau-les-Bains has swallowed up the navigation system and cannot be uploaded :-( was 53 km with a lot of wind and rain, so overnight stay in Biarritz

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September 6, 2021,Frankreich, Biarritz

Biarritz, you can see that the money is there. Beautiful bay and the rocks ... Nice photo opportunities!

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October 24, 2023,Promenades à Biarritz🌤🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️🐦🌳🌊, J2 : la Grande Plage et le Phare

Departure from the Rock of the Virgin to the Biarritz lighthouse in mixed weather with a strongly contrasting sky. Certainly, it is a great classic of 2.7km along the beach, but a very pleasant classic between beaches, small port and beautiful residences.
Wander without ever taking your eyes off the ocean. Recharge. Breathe in the salty air with full lungs. …

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March 18, 2024,Une journée à Biarritz (64) - 18 03 2024

The goal of the day was above all to go to lunch at Chez Coco where one of our “nephews” works. The restaurant is closing soon because the Chanel house is taking over the premises which were once a clothing workshop for the famous brand.
Always nice to come back to Biarritz, with pleasant weather except for the wind which …

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Basta Rock – Virgin Rock loop from Biarritz

Basta Rock

Miramar Beach

Saint-Martin Point Lighthouse

Hotel du Palais

The Grand Beach of Biarritz

Virgin Rock

Dreamlike sunsets

Villa Belza, Biarritz

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