Arcangues is a village located in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France, offering a diverse landscape for outdoor pursuits. The region features undulating green hills, quiet countryside roads, farmlands, forests, and vineyards. Its geographical position provides views of both the Pyrenees mountains and the distant Atlantic Ocean, creating varied terrain suitable for several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, hiking, mountain biking, and more. Arcangues is traversed by the Uhabia river and includes natural reserves like the Chouroumillas Pond.
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4.4
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Average rating
6097
People visited

4.3
(80)
664
riders
54.5km
03:33
670m
670m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(4)
144
riders
73.8km
04:55
1,110m
1,110m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(4)
93
riders
64.1km
04:02
670m
670m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
(9)
91
riders
43.7km
02:50
480m
480m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
(14)
556
riders
74.3km
03:39
990m
990m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.6
(19)
550
riders
61.5km
02:47
590m
590m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.1
(15)
359
riders
30.1km
01:30
400m
400m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.6
(5)
266
riders
73.3km
03:10
510m
510m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.1
(17)
109
hikers
10.2km
02:47
160m
160m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(5)
36
hikers
25.2km
06:28
120m
120m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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42
hikers
15.8km
04:00
30m
30m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.8
(4)
19
hikers
4.71km
01:17
70m
70m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.4
(27)
185
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(17)
132
riders
36.6km
02:00
230m
230m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(9)
24
riders
33.9km
02:46
470m
470m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.9
(8)
16
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.0
(1)
57
runners
14.4km
01:33
200m
200m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

12
runners
9.69km
01:04
140m
140m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
runners
8.00km
00:51
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
runners
6.32km
00:41
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.0
(1)
16
riders
43.0km
03:19
790m
790m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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10
riders
43.1km
03:05
590m
590m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
riders
25.5km
02:15
640m
640m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
12
riders
45.1km
03:04
640m
640m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Arcangues offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Hiking, Mountain biking, Gravel biking, and Jogging. The region features undulating green landscapes, forests, and views of the Pyrenees and Atlantic Ocean.
Arcangues features more than 20 routes across various sports on Komoot. These routes have an average rating of 4.37 out of 5 stars, based on over 6,000 ratings. More than 104,000 visitors have explored activities in the area.
Arcangues is a suitable base for road cycling, offering routes through undulating green landscapes and quiet countryside roads. The region's proximity to the Basque Coast and Pyrenees foothills allows for diverse routes. For specific options, refer to Road Cycling Routes around Arcangues.
Touring cyclists can explore routes like the Grande Plage of Biarritz – Saint Jean de Luz loop, which is 34.6 miles (55.7 km). Another option is the Saint Jean de Luz – La Corniche Basque Cliffs loop, a 33.7-mile (54.2 km) path. More options are available in Cycling around Arcangues.
Arcangues offers several hiking opportunities, including rehabilitated rural paths. The Boucle Oihana is a family-friendly route of 1.9 miles (3 km) with mountain panoramas. Other options include Boucle Mariano and Boucle du château. Find more details in Hiking around Arcangues.
While specific named trails within Arcangues are not detailed, the broader Pyrénées-Atlantiques department and Basque Country are known for mountain biking. The region offers diverse terrain with steep ascents, technical singletrack, and trails crossing the French and Spanish border. Explore options in MTB Trails around Arcangues.
The region offers diverse terrain suitable for various ability levels, including moderate riverside paths. The Cycle Path Along the Nive – Little Bayonne loop is a 28.1-mile (45.3 km) route through riverside landscapes. For hiking, the Boucle Oihana and Boucle Mariano are considered family-friendly.
Arcangues is characterized by undulating green landscapes, the Uhabia river, and the Chouroumillas Pond, part of a regional natural reserve. From various points, including the village cemetery, panoramic views of the Pyrenees and the Atlantic Ocean are visible. The village also features an 18-hole golf course and the historic Château d'Arcangues.
Information regarding specific public parking for cyclists in Arcangues is not detailed. However, as a village, general public parking facilities are typically available for visitors accessing local amenities and outdoor routes.
Komoot offers several guides for Arcangues, including Road Cycling Routes around Arcangues, Cycling around Arcangues, Hiking around Arcangues, and MTB Trails around Arcangues. Guides for Gravel biking and Running are also available.
The official website for the Mairie d'Arcangues (Arcangues Town Hall) is https://www.arcangues.fr. This site provides local information and resources for the village.
The phone number for the Mairie d'Arcangues (Arcangues Town Hall) is +33559430550. This contact can be used for official inquiries regarding the commune.

