Ursuia

Ursuia is a mountain summit reaching 678 meters (2,225 feet) in the Labourd region of the French Basque Country. The peak offers sweeping views across the local lowlands, toward the Atlantic coast, and south toward the Pyrenees.

The mountain sits on a historic pathway that once connected France and Spain across the Pyrenees. This ancient route carried travelers and trade through the region for centuries.

Sheep herds roam the slopes freely, reflecting the Basque pastoral way of life that shapes the landscape today. Visitors encounter these animals regularly while walking and see how farming traditions remain woven into daily land use.

Several marked trails lead to the summit from nearby towns like Hasparren, Urcuray, and Cambo-les-Bains, each offering different distances and difficulty levels. Bring sturdy hiking shoes and weather protection, as conditions can shift quickly on the exposed peak.

From this peak, three different worlds meet in a single view: the rural farmland below, the distant Atlantic horizon, and the mountain chain to the south. It is one of the few spots where such diverse landscapes appear together.

Location: Labourd

Location: Pyrénées-Atlantiques

Location: Macaye

Elevation above the sea: 678 m

Website: http://geodesie.ign.fr/fiches/index.php?module=e&action=fichepdf&source=carte&sit_no=6436401

GPS coordinates: 43.34365,-1.33404

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:41