Summer hike in the Basque Country: this week, a trip to Mürrütxegaine

It is advisable to start slowly, as the slopes of the path are in accordance with the relief of the surroundings. The panoramic views allow several stops, the effort is worth it: canyons, massif of La Pierre-Saint-Martin, mountains of Haute Soule. Going to the 12th ^century church is almost obligatory, pure Romanesque art is in its most sober, but how powerful splendor. A very particular relief attracts curiosity, but everyone will have the leisure to discover it because it is an erotic sculpture on the top of a capital. It is not only for this reason that the church is classified as a historical monument.

To get there: go to Sainte-Engrâce and park at the intersection of the road that goes to the church and the road that goes up to La Pierre-Saint-Martin.

Elevation gain: 445 m. Distance: 5.1 km. Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.