Travel Guide Saint-Etienne-De-Baïgorry/Baigorri

Saint-Etienne-de-Baïgorry, also known by the Basque name of Baigorri, is one of those enchanting Basque villages that are particularly cherished. Positioned at the entrance to the Baigorri valley, the village reveals its history on a leisurely stroll: its castle, some of the oldest parts of which date back to the 12th century, its Roman-style bridge, its elegant 17th- and 18th-century houses and its pediment. Crossed by the graceful Nive des Aldudes, Saint-Etienne-de-Baïgorry is a paradise for sports enthusiasts, offering hiking trails, the famous GR10, and mountain bike circuits. Since 2016, it has proudly held the title of first Trail Resort in the Northern Basque Country. The commune invites you to explore the delicious Aldudes gastronomic valley, passing through the villages of Banca, famous for its trout, Aldudes and its PDO Kintoa, and Urepel, the gateway to the Pays Quint.Surrounded by emblematic peaks such as the Iparla crest and the Oilandoi peak with its chapel, the commune stands in an exceptional setting. One of Saint-Etienne-de-Baïgorry's most famous views is that of Etxauz castle, from the picturesque Roman bridge built in 1661. This Roman-style stone bridge delicately spans the Nive des Aldudes river. On three occasions, the famous Charlie Chaplin chose Château d'Etxauz as his vacation destination, in 1925, 1926 and 1931.