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Hondaribbia - The Walled City
Typical ingredients include lamb, woodpigeon
Maritime town of Saint Jean de Luz
and pork and the region produces abundant
figs, cherries and honey from the Pyrenees. (historic buildings converted into lodgings), reflecting the mysterious past of this
Bayonne ham, mildly smoked and cured in a this 10th-century fortress has been enigmatic land.
wine mixture, is a local specialty. Fish is a sensitively transformed into a 4-star luxury
mainstay, especially anchovies, tuna and small hotel with magnificent views over the We chug up to the summit in the
squid known as ‘chipiron’. golden beaches of the French coast. mountain train and then stroll down
though lovely scenery, enjoying lunch
The region is famous for its dessert dishes. The thick stone walls conceal a historic on the way.
Gateau Basque is a double layer of dough interior. Adorned with lances, cannons and
encasing a vanilla pastry cream, or cherry jam armor the décor gives a real flavor of the
filling. Then there’s the chocolate – suffice to Middle Ages, fully furnished with modern
say we will be visiting the chocolate museum in comforts.
Biarritz. Be assured that this Walk includes
ample chance to taste and test!
Sacred mountain rich in
prehistory
Stay in a medieval fortress
For thousands of years Rhune
One truly special feature of this itinerary is the Mountain has been a Basque sacred
chance to spend a night in the Parador site. It’s scattered with dolmens,
Hondarribia. One of Spain’s national paradors menhirs and prehistoric settlements,
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deally situated in the South West of France and North Walk Highlights
West of Spain at the foot of the Pyrenees Mountains The Pyrenees Mountains
and on the Atlantic seaboard, the Basque-country’s
unspoiled landscapes offer superb variety. Biarritz, the Atlantic seaboard
On the coast we visit the sophisticated French resort of
Regional Basque cuisine, chocolate
Biarritz with its chocolate museum and stay overnight in
the ancient Spanish city of Hondarribia. We walk along
coastal paths beside endless stretches of golden sand, in
sight of the Atlantic surf.
• Arrival: Biarritz
Ithurria, Helianthal, Parador Departure: Biarritz
In the mountains we explore pretty villages and sacred
Hondarribia, Regina Mercure
• June 7-13, September 20-26
sites, venerated since prehistoric times. We enjoy
Terrain: Alpine trails, pilgrim ways,
• 7 days, 6 nights
discovering the distinctive regional cuisine, part of the
inviting village tracks. 9-12 miles
• US$ 3,995
Basque’s unique cultural heritage. walking per day.
(US$ 495 Single Supplement)
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