Stage of the Camino
Stage Description
The first stage of the Bayona Way is an enjoyable walk that takes the pilgrim out of historic Bayonne. The route follows for the most part the course of the Nive river in a flat and beautiful terrain. The route goes through the Basque-French countryside, with its green meadows and traditional farmhouses. Arrival at Ustaritz, a town with great charm and an important heritage, offers a peaceful and picturesque final stage.
The Via de Bayona begins in the historic city of Bayonne, an important port in French Basque Country. This first stage is a pleasant 22-kilometer walk that serves as a transition from the town to the serene countryside. The path largely follows the course of the Nive River, offering a flat and relaxed profile, ideal for pilgrims to acclimate. It passes through idyllic landscapes of green meadows and traditional Basque-French farmhouses (`baserris`), with their wooden facades. The route is dotted with small rural nuclei with charm, in a peaceful environment that contrasts with the bustle of the city. The final day ends in Ustaritz, a town with a rich history, which was an important administrative center for the Laburdi region. Its picturesque charm, its church of Saint Vincent, and its tranquil atmosphere make for a perfect finale to a first encounter with Basque interior culture, preparing the pilgrim for the following mountainous stages.
Last updated: 18/08/2025
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Accommodations in this Stage
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Chambres et tables d hotes Etchekat
Domaine Hirigoina
IRAZABALA
Katalin Gorri Etxea Gîtes et Chambres d'hôtes
L' Hacienda - Chambres d'Hôtes Pays Basque
Maison Dihinxenea
Natalia chambres chez l habitant
Bereterraenea chambres d'hôtes
Bidachuna Chambres d'hôtes
Résidence de meublés de tourisme 3* Les Jardins de Chantecler
Albergue Estela do Mar
Camping Urlo Gaina Epherra
Chambres d'hotes Urdin Xuri
Hôtel Ursula
Aldaburua
Auberge chez Tante Ursule
Gîte Eguzki Lore
Chambres d'Hôtes Ene Gutizia
Hotel Novotel Resort & Spa Biarritz Anglet
Mercure Bayonne Centre - Le Grand Hôtel
Hotel Le Port Neuf
Hotel Loreak
ibis Styles Bayonne Centre Gare
Adonis Hôtel Bayonne
Camping Biper Gorri
Kyriad Anglet-Biarritz
Village Club Miléade Cambo-les-Bains
Camping Bixta Eder
ibis Bayonne Centre
HOSTEL20 Bayonne Centre
Hôtel Le Bayonne
ibis Biarritz-Anglet Aéroport
Hôtel Côte Basque
Albergue juvenil Valle del Baztán
Temporésidence Cathédrale
Hotel Residence Anglet Biarritz-Parme
Hôtel Restaurant Les Genêts
Hôtel Des Arceaux
Temporésidence Châteauneuf
Hotel Baiona
Campanile Bayonne
Quick Palace Anglet
Première Classe Bayonne
Hotel Restaurant Dussein
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