Hargibel
The village of Les Aldudes, whose etymological origin is "path to the peaks", is a perfect example of how the route unfolds. Through beech and fern woods, we reach the rocky ridge of Hargibel and Harrikulunka, the main attractions of this walk.
Like Banca and Urepel, the village of Les Aldudes was built with cadets from the lower part of the valley, mainly families from Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry. "Aldudes" is the contraction of the Basque word aldubide which means "path to the peaks". This etymology illustrates perfectly the course of the route. After the ascent phase, the path, through beech and fern woods, overlooks the valley of the Nive des Aldudes. Gradually, on either side of the border, we reach the rocky ridge of Hargibel and Harrikulunka, the main attractions of this walk. On the way back, which is not too rough and is well shaded at the end, beautiful beech trees accompany the descent and give a glimpse of the landscape.
