# Way of Saint James through the Inland Route of the Basque Country, France: what it is and when to go

> Way of Saint James through the Inland Route of the Basque Country is a pilgrim's way in Spain in France (Biarritz). Interests: Hiking and History. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 15 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 48. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/camino-de-santiago-vasco-del-interior/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Pilgrim's way in Spain · Hiking, History
- **Where:** France
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Nearest airport:** BOD Bordeaux, 186 km as the crow flies
- **Trail network:** National
- **Protection:** Protected heritage
- **Coordinates:** 43.34907, -1.78491

## What it is and where

Way of Saint James through the Inland Route of the Basque Country is a pilgrim's way in Spain in France (Biarritz).

This part of the route is mainly in the Basque Country and La Rioja.

It is in [Biarritz](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/biarritz/), where this site lists 74 more places to see, 23 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 43.34907, -1.78491; the nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD, Bordeaux), 186 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=43.349073%2C-1.784908)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=43.349073%2C-1.784908)

- **Trail network:** National
- **Protection:** Protected heritage

It is one of the [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/senderismo/) and [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/historia/) places in France. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Way of Saint James through the Inland Route of the Basque Country is **March to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 08 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 17 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 39 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 12 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 30 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 12 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 55 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 47 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 17 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 47 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 27 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 48 |

In June there are 15 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 48. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hiking | April to October | November to March |
| History | March to October | November to February |

It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Way of Saint James through the Inland Route of the Basque Country has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) puts it in the right month for you.

When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to France

To enter France there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the France checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 15 ambulance (SAMU) · 17 police · 18 fire brigade.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Bay of Txingudi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/bahia-de-txingudi/): Bay in France and Spain · 1.7 km
- [Gaztelu Zahar gaztelua](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/castillo-de-gaztelu-zahar/): Castle · 1.8 km
- [Vuelta a Gipuzkoa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/vuelta-a-gipuzkoa/): Hiking · 2.6 km
- [GR 285 Ruta Mendibai](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/gr-285-ruta-mendibai/): Hiking · 2.6 km
- [E04 Ruta Mendibai: Ereñotzu - Behobia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/e04-ruta-mendibai-erenotzu-behobia/): Hiking · 2.6 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the France guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/).

## More in France: Hiking

- [Camino de Santiago](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/camino-de-santiago/): Catholic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- [French Way](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/camino-frances-01-san-juan-pie-de-puerto-a-logrono/): pilgrims' way, part of Santiago Way
- [GR 20](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/gr-20/): long distance hiking route in France
- [E3 European long distance path](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/ruta-europea-caminar-e3/): walking path
- [Tour du Mont Blanc](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/tour-du-mont-blanc-itineraire-principal/): long distance hiking route in France, Italy and Switzerland
- [E9 European long distance path](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/european-long-distance-path-e9/): walking path, Europe

Every France place under Hiking, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/senderismo/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Way of Saint James through the Inland Route of the Basque Country?

It is a pilgrim's way in Spain in France.

### When is the best time to visit Way of Saint James through the Inland Route of the Basque Country?

March to October. In June there are 15 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 48.

### How do you get to Way of Saint James through the Inland Route of the Basque Country?

The nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD), 186 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=43.349073%2C-1.784908) opens the route on the map, and how to get around France is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the France map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Bay of Txingudi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/bahia-de-txingudi/), [Gaztelu Zahar gaztelua](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/castillo-de-gaztelu-zahar/), [Vuelta a Gipuzkoa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/vuelta-a-gipuzkoa/). The rest is in [the France guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/6621567), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5742377), CC0. More about Way of Saint James through the Inland Route of the Basque Country on [Wikipedia](https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camino_de_Santiago_Vasco_del_Interior). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).