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Corniche basque📷 dynamosquito from France, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Corniche Basque

Urrugne, France

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A clifftop road between Socoa and Hendaye above layered flysch rock that slants into the Atlantic. Park at the lay-bys and walk parts of the coastal path.

Nearest town
Urrugne, France
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
43.3850, -1.7100
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Untxin SocoaCampsite
    1 km from Corniche Basque
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
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  • Camping Village Eskualduna HendaiaCampsite
    3 km from Corniche Basque
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  • AlturanCampsite
    4 km from Corniche Basque
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  • Le Bord de MerCampsite
    6 km from Corniche Basque
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  • Camping Faro de HiguerCampsite
    7 km from Corniche Basque
    TentsCaravansShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
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  • Inter PlagesCampsite
    8 km from Corniche Basque
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All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Corniche Basque?

Corniche Basque is in Urrugne, France, at GPS 43.3850, -1.7100. It is about 4 km from Saint-Jean-de-Luz.

Can you camp near Corniche Basque?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Untxin Socoa, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 92 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Corniche Basque?

Corniche Basque is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: French Basque Country: coast and hill villages.

What is there to see near Corniche Basque?

Places worth a stop nearby: La Rhune rack railway (10 km), Rocher de la Vierge (16 km), Zugarramurdi Caves (18 km) and Zumaia flysch at Itzurun beach (45 km).

When is the best time to visit Corniche Basque?

The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)