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Urkulu

CPIE Pays Basque - Urkulu
CPIE Pays Basque - Vue d'Urkulu
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Description

The ports (or passes) of Cize have been frequented since protohistory and constitute a privileged sector for crossing the Pyrenees. The vestiges of this multimillennial use are sometimes discreet, others have resisted the assaults of time. Along a varied and short itinerary, you will have a remarkable overview of this historical wealth. Dolmen, cromlech and redoubt grouped on a single pass will be revealed after an easy walk. Then, you will have to climb up and walk on the limestone rock in order to discover the Urkulu karst, whose history goes far beyond the human scale. A few meters to climb and the tower of Urkulu will appear. Perched on a summit of the same name, this tower of Roman origin fits harmoniously into the landscape. It offers a remarkable panorama of these vast spaces where the pastoral tradition remains.

Technical Information

Walking
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
2h
Dist.
3.3 km
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Starting point

64220   SAINT-MICHEL
Lat : 43.04273Lng : -1.24742

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Contact

Fixed telephone : +33 5 59 37 03 57
e-mail : saint.jean.pied.de.port@orange.fr
Web site (URL) : www.pyrenees-basques.com

Balisage

Yellow
Trait jaune

Typologie de l'itinéraire

Loop

Thèmes

Historical
Natural

Durée moyenne de l'expérience

2 to 3 hours

Animaux bienvenus ?

Oui

Data author

64502 France

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Caution!
We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾