Mendi Gaiak Nature, culture and discoveries for the whole family with passionate guides

Mendi Gaiak, incredible family hikes in the heart of the Basque Country

Lace up your shoes and get ready for a 100% leisure and relaxation getaway with your family. Mendi Gaiak is the ideal option for exploring the region safely alongside passionate, state-certified guides, eager to share the secrets of the Basque Pyrenees with you. More than just hikes, the excursions offered allow you to discover, understand, and appreciate the beauty of the landscapes, as well as the culture and traditions of this region nestled in the mountains.

Superb walks with varied themes with Mendi Gaiak

You're in for a visual and culinary feast. Each themed hike offers the chance to discover an unusual facet of the cross-border Basque Country. Accessible from age 7, the easy-to-follow routes allow families with or without children to enjoy a rich experience in a setting of unspoiled landscapes. The beauty of nature unfolds at your own pace, revealing fascinating flora and fauna. Pottok ponies, vultures, Manex sheep, foxgloves… Keep your eyes peeled so you don't miss a thing and follow the guide Mendi Gaiak, who offers hikes tailored to your preferences.

• The encounter with a shepherd on his summer pastures
• Observing the vultures and their aerial ballet
• An evening outing punctuated by a magnificent sunset and a rustic picnic
• A gourmet hike followed by a shepherd's platter in a mountain restaurant

So many adventures to experience that you will only have one desire: to go hiking again.

Enriching sporting and cultural excursions

With Mendi Gaiak, hikes are not just about walking, but also about discovering, learning, and understanding the workings of a region and its landscapes. The passionate guides are local professionals dedicated to sharing their knowledge of the area. Every plant, every tree, every encounter allows your guide to immerse you in the heart of the Basque Pyrenees, connecting every living thing to its terroir. Through stories, legends, and other narratives, the hikes offer the opportunity to admire and understand what makes the Basque Country such a remarkable region.