The best outdoor activities in Pyrénées-Atlantiques

Conveniently located in the southwest of France between sea and mountains, the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department is for nature and outdoor activities lovers!

At the gates of Spain, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Pyrénées, this destination has many "personalities" with a rich and diversified program:
- On the Atlantic coast, you can find the famous resorts of Biarritz and St. Jean de Luz, with their long beaches of fine sand.
- In the land of the Basque country are beautiful picturesque towns full of art and history.
- In the Pyrenees, the beautiful mountains are ideal for skiing, hiking and canyoning.

Enjoy these great outdoors scenes where ocean, country and mountain are combined to invite you on a hiking journey, a downhill skiing session, a surf spot, a rafting experience or even a mountain bike ride! There is an activity suited for every desire…