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  La Peña de la Haya   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
This fine hill, whose spectacularly jagged shape seen from Biarritz is causing her the trouble to be taken for La Rhune by the tourists, is overlooking the littoral between Irùn and San Sebastian, without reaching the kilometer in height anyway.
La Peña de la Haya et le Mont Jaikzabel, depuis Bidart lors d'un orage (tout à gauche), et depuis un rebord de la route menant au parking du col, notre point de départ déjà à 500m.
Vue sur la Rhune, et sur les "autres Pyrénées" de l'Ouest, celles qui après avoir feint de mourrir, rejaillissent dans les Asturies pour devenir les Picos de Europa.
members.tripod.com /Eric_V/SudOuest/haya.html   (513 words)

  
 12/14/98-La Rhune
La Rhune hiking route is marked on our road map.
A goat surveys the hiking party from an old abandoned stone house on the trail to La Rhune.
A glimpse from La Rhune of the higher, snow covered peaks of the Pyrennes to the east.
www.saraphina.com /moseyfrwest/121498/121498la_rhune.htm   (972 words)

  
 La Rhune - montagne mythique des basques !
Fréquentée dès la préhistoire, la montagne abonde en tumuli, en cromlechs et en dolmens.
La réputation touristique de la montagne étant bien établie, on construisit en 1924 le train à crémaillère qui fonctionne toujours avec succès...
La crête d'Alchangue reste le témoin privilégié d'évènements majeurs de la période protohistorique et des guerres napoléoniennes.
www.cotebasque.net /dossier/rhune.htm   (289 words)

  
 Pays Basque (Euskadi)
La forteresse de Vauban qui trone au sommet, d'ou la vue est imprenable, est la principale attraction.Ce petit pont enjambant la riviere Nivelle est d'un romantique absolu...
On the skyline, the sharp hill is the Peñas de Haya and the Mount Jaikzabel.
Si la vieille ville au centre est demeurée très typique et animée, de vilains buildings se voulant modernes sont un peu venus gâcher les bords des deux plages.
members.tripod.com /Eric_V/SudOuest/euskadi.html   (1342 words)

  
 La Rhune (Larrun), Ascain (Azkaine), Sare (Sara) and Ainhoa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The 900-metre cone of La Rhune, straddling the frontier with Spain, is the last skyward thrust of the Pyrenees before they decline into the Atlantic.
As the landmark of Labourd, in spite of its unsightly TV mast, and duly equipped with a rack-and-pinion rail service, it is predictably popular as a vantage point, offering fine vistas way up the Basque coast and east to the rising Pyrenees.
Loti's house is now one of several hotel-restaurants in town, the De la Rhune (tel 05.59.54.00.04, fax 05.59.54.41.67; €40–55) with a garden at the back.
france-for-visitors.com /pyrenees/pays-basque/la-rhune.html   (491 words)

  
 12/07/98-Hendaye
La Rhune towers in the distance, beckoning our hiking boots.
La Rhune is the closest, a 900 metre isosceles triangle on the Spanish border.
To the south is the 806 metre wisdom tooth, Penas de Haya.
www.saraphina.com /moseyfrwest/120798/120798hendaye.htm   (614 words)

  
 La Rhune   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
La Rhune is the symbol of the French Basque region.
At just over 900 meters visitors reach the summit using La Petit Train where they can enjoy views of the ocean, the Landes Forests and the Pyrenees.
I'd been looking forward to this trip all holiday, but sadly on the day we went, the summit was shrouded in cloud.
homepage.ntlworld.com /grahamwoodhouse/photos/holiday2003/larhune.html   (89 words)

  
 La Rhune-ko trena - Aizue   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
La Rhuneko trenak merezi du gutxi ikusitako eta historiaz betetako garraiobide bitxia delako.
La Rhune-k ez al dizu begietan minik ematen irakurtzerakoan?
Ez La Rhune, eta ez Larrun; azkenean ahoskera berdina dute eta grafia soilik aldatzen da.
www.aizue.com /95   (119 words)

  
 Pyrenees attractions - the Petit Train de la Rhune
Pyrenees attractions - the Petit Train de la Rhune
Description: Le Petit Train de la Rhune runs to the La Rhune peak which at 905m high provides an awe inspiring vista over the Basque country looking out towards the Atlantic coast.
For the children: It’s a 2 hour return journey on foot following the La Rhune back down to the Col de Saint Ignace station.
www.france4families.com /Pyrenees/RegionsPyreneesAttractionsTrainRhune.htm   (328 words)

  
 JS Online: Bask in sun in Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Tucked away in the country's southwestern corner, Saint-Jean-de-Luz is close to the famous resort of Biarritz, and about an hour by train from the spectacular beach front in the Spanish Basque city of San Sebastian.
The "Rue de la Mer," for instance, is called "Itsasoko karrika" in Basque.
A short walk from the San Sebastian train station is the beach promenade of La Concha, facing the spectacular bay of the same name.
www.jsonline.com /dd/destnat/sep02/80584.asp   (1160 words)

  
 Camping Oyam - Bidart - France   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The little Train of La Rhune will take you to an altitude of 905 metres, to the top of the legendary summit of the Basque Country.
Take advantage of this journey and discover the vegetation of the Basque mountain and the sources of the Three Fountains, as well as the Pottoks (small wild Basque horses), the sheep and the vultures.
Discover the Gorges of Kakuetta, a journey through the land of canyons, in the heart of the Basque mountains, in the Amazon of the temperate lattitudes.
www.camping-oyam.com /en/region.htm   (469 words)

  
 Skirmishes in the Pyrenees, 1813   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The last stand they made was on the crest of La Rhune, the highest mountain in that part of the Pyrenees.
October 31st, our regiment was sent to the top of the highest spur of La Rhune, and our company was ordered to descend the other side and reconnoitre.
From the top of La Rhune a complete view of the redoubts and camps of the French could be obtained.
www.hillsdale.edu /Personal/Stewart/war/Nap/Peninsula/1813-Pyrenees2-Cooper.htm   (528 words)

  
 La Ferme OSTALAPIIA, hôtel - restaurant à AHETZE dans le Pays Basque.
The Ostalapia’s farm is situated in AHETZE in the Basque countryside.
Two kilometres away from the the ocean and facing the Rhune, discover this enchanting and relaxing place.
Sight seeing in the Basque country: Musée Bonnat in Bayonne, Musée Guggenheim in Bilbao, ASIATICA in Biarritz, Musée de la Mer (sea aquarium) in San Sébastien and in Biarritz, The little train of La Rhune mountain, The Sare prehistoric underground caves...
www.ostalapia.com /loisir_us.html   (187 words)

  
 St Jean de Luz!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Ciboure dates back to medieval times with lots of buildings and monuments from as early as the 13th century, such as 'La Tour de Bordagain'(14th century), the 'Church of Saint Vincent' (16th century), the 'Socoa Fort'(17th century), the house of composer 'Maurice Ravel' (where he wrote 'Bolero') and 'La Villa Leihorra'(20th century).
'La Rhune' is the nearest mountain to the apartments.
In comparison to the 'Pic du Midi de Bigorre' (2865m) deep in the Pyrenees, or 'Mont Blanc' (4807m) situated high in the Alps, 'La Rhune' (905m) is not very large.
www.stjeandeluz.co.uk   (887 words)

  
 La Rhune Mountain Pyrenees, Pays Basque South West France
The Mountain of "La Rhune" is not very high in comparison with the "Pic du Midi de Bigorre" (2865M) in the Hautes Pyrenees, or "Mont Blanc" (4807m) in the Alps, La Rhune is only 905m above sea level.
Built at the turn of the century in 1924 and perfectly maintained, the train is an authentic collector's piece.
There is also a hiking path from the train station up to the summit, which takes about 2h30 up and 2h down.
www.touradour.com /towns/larhune.htm   (337 words)

  
 YouTube - Rhune CDLC video - Arabian horse
This is the finished video of Rhune CDLC, with pictures of parents, grand parents, and siblings.
Rhune CDLC AA Manhattan Ruby Slipper Arabian Horse Cercle de la Croix (more) (less)
RHUNE - El vacio de tu ausencia (Soledad)
youtube.com /?v=tLv8ISixcWI   (124 words)

  
 French Basque Country Tourist Guide Pays Basque Tourisme
You won't be short of things to do on La Côte Basque but if you wan't to just mooch about on the beach or at your villa, that is certainly possible too!
Indeed, the rest of France look upon La Côte Basque's residents with a degree of envy; it's range of sports, it's mountains, oceans and seductive climate all make it an extremely desirable location all year round.
La Rhune - the mythical Pyrénéan peak overlooks the Basque Country and something of a legend in these parts.
www.alternative-aquitaine.com /regions/cote_basque/cote_basque.htm   (1180 words)

  
 Walking the Pyrenees
A cogwheel railway takes us to the top of La Rhune Mountain before we walk down again, stopping to explore the French defences on the Lesser Rhune, stormed by the Light Division.
This morning we take the cogwheel railway to the top of the domineering La Rhune mountain from where spectacular views are to be had across southern France.
We then walk down and explore the remains of the French defences on the Lesser Rhune, stormed by the 43rd Light Infantry.
www.midastours.co.uk /t17.html   (722 words)

  
 Le Petit Train de La Rhune - présentation
Le Petit Train de la Rhune vous emmène au sommet de la Rhune, premier sommet de la chaîne pyrénéenne, situé à 905 mètres d'altitude.
La Rhune, montagne sacrée des Basques et lieu chargé d'histoire, est aussi un massif à la flore et à la faune exceptionnels : moutons, vautours et pottoks, les petits chevaux sauvages basques vous accompagneront pendant votre voyage.
Le Petit Train de La Rhune : pour un panorama exceptionnel !
www.trainstouristiques.veolia-transport.com /pages/fr/243/le-petit-train-de-la-rhune-presentation.html   (145 words)

  
 01 Finding your way + Hendaye to Bidarray   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Hendaye to la Redoute des Emigres ~ I arrived in Hendaye at 6.15am on the overnight TGV from Paris ~ so I just washed my hands and face in the Atlantic and headed inland.
Olhette ~ La Rhune ~ Sare ~ a late start to let the tent dry ~ and an easy walk up and down through the woods to Olhette (the official end of stage 1 because there's a Gite).
I tried a shortcut for the path up La Rhune ~ and had much blood and scratches to prove it (be careful at low altitudes!).
johnscholefield.com /gr10/page01.html   (427 words)

  
 Surroundings
la croisière batisse pseudo mauresque qui a servi de casino dès 1908
, its lovely beach called "La Concha" because it has the form of a shell, and its may bars offering the famous tapas.
the famous rock of the virgin "Le Rocher de la Vierge", the museum of the sea and the church Sainte Eugénie...at about 20 minutes
perso.orange.fr /hotel.bergeret/hendaye_and_its_surroundings.htm   (631 words)

  
 France - General Information
Villefranche-Vernet-les-Bains to La Tour-de-Carol-Enveitg is 850 volts dc third rail and St Gervais-les-Bains-le-Fayet to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is 750 volts dc third rail.
A tramway is under construction in Bordeaux and schemes are being prepared for La Rochelle, Toulon and Valenciennes.
If a station name begins 'La' or 'Le', this is ignored in alphabetic indices; for example La Bastide-St Laurent-les-Bains is listed under B, and Le Havre under H. Treatment of places named after saints, of which there are a large number in France, varies.
www.steane.com /egtre/fr_info.htm   (3454 words)

  
 IHARTZE ARTEA - History
Ihartze-Artea with the mountain 'la Rhune' in the background (1900)
In the 30's, 'SARAKO IZARRA' included a man's chorus, a woman's chorus, a band and a group of traditionals dancer who were all rehearsing in a room of IHARTZE ARTEA.
A basque artist decorated the place by painting in fresco on the walls, representing the market place of Sare with the band, the group of dancers doing 'la danse du baton' with the mountains in the background.
www.ihartzeartea.com /history.htm   (170 words)

  
 La Rhune (Larrun), Ascain (Azkaine), Sare (Sara) and Ainhoa, France. Travel guide & tourist information by ...
La Rhune (Larrun), Ascain (Azkaine), Sare (Sara) and Ainhoa, France.
La Rhune (Larrun), Ascain (Azkaine), Sare (Sara) and Ainhoa
La Rhune (Larrun), Ascain (Azkaine), Sare (Sara) and Ainhoa - Home with Hostelbookers
www.hostelbookers.com /guides/france/la_rhune_(larrun),_ascain_(azkaine),_sare_(sara)_and_ainhoa   (523 words)

  
 Les rapaces du Massif de La Rhune
Le petit train de la Rhune - Les rapaces du Massif de La Rhune
Partout dans le monde, la présence des troupeaux d’herbivores sauvages (buffle, antilope...) ou domestiques (mouton, vache...) est associée à celle d’oiseaux qui se nourrissent de leurs cadavres.
Sur le massif de la Rhune comme dans tout le pays basque, ces oiseaux charognards jouent le rôle
www.rhune.com /pages/fr/226/les-rapaces-du-massif-de-la-rhune.html   (110 words)

  
 Off the Beaten Path - France Travel Guide - VirtualTourist.com
From here you can purchase your ticket for La Petit train de la Rhune a train on the rack railway.
It was nippy and cold with bright blue skies early in the morning when we started our ride up to the top of the Pyrenees.
Maison de la France is loaded with info on Paris and the regions for a perfect exploration of 'La France Profonde'.
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/France/Off_the_Beaten_Path-France-R-2.html   (1008 words)

  
 La Ferme OSTALAPIA
Two kilometers from the Ocean facing "la Rhune" (Pyrenees) !!
This old 17th century farm which has been completely restored was a guest house for the pilgrims going to Saint
La Ferme Ostalapia has been elected "The Year's Inn" by le PUDLO France 2002 (éd.
www.basquexplorer.com /ostalapia/vo/ferme.html   (234 words)

  
 PAYS BASQUE (WILD FRANCE)
Walking is what attracted me to this area, although there are interesting caves, notably at Oxocelhaya, near Isturits, and underground river systems, while outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy plenty of opportunities for bird-watching, plant-spotting and fishing.
The hills around the peak of La Rhune (900 m/2,950 ft) make for excellent walking, full of open ridges, stunning views and breezy paths through the meadows and copses.
We recommended the Hôtel Etchpare in Itxassou, quartier la Place, T: 05 59 29 75 14, F: 05 59 29 80 59, and Hôtel Ramuntcho in St-Jean-Pied-de-Port, 1 rue de la France, T: 05 59 37 03 91, F: 05 59 37 35 17.
www.sheldrakepress.demon.co.uk /Live/nav/travel/wf/wfch0601.html   (1040 words)

  
 Bed & Breakfast in pays basque
It is an ideal location if you wish to rest peacefully during your vacation, with its nearby pool, right in the middle of a splendid view outside, and even a delightful dinner with products from the area is provided if you wish, in addition to your breakfast...
When you wake up in the morning, a well-balanced breakfast will fill your morning hunger and open your eyes to an early outlook of " La Rhune ", visited by Milan birds of the area.
You can find many golf courses such as CHANTACO, CHIBERTA, La NIVELLE, EPHERA 4 KM away..., as well as activities like canoeing, rafting, four-wheeling, quad, tennis, horseriding, with lakes and trails in the pyrenees.
s.jupas.free.fr /UKversion.htm   (424 words)

  
 Grand Hôtel De La Poste
The Grand Hotel de la Poste is located in the town centre of Saint Jean de Luz, just 2 minutes from the beach.
To find directions to Grand Hôtel De La Poste please refer to the map and directions page.
Le petit train de la 'Rhune' (10 km) - This little train with its open carriages climbs up to the summit of the Rhune.
www.priceline.co.uk /pcln/hotel/209471   (512 words)

  
 Exposition sur la crémaillère
Le Petit train de La Rhune se dévoilera à travers une exposition sur le thème de la crémaillère, pourquoi ce chemin de fer n'est pas tout à fait comme les autres ?
Pourquoi a-t-il besoin d'un troisième rail cranté pour grimper au sommet de La Rhune ?
De nombreux trains à crémaillère existent encore aujourd'hui dans le monde, certains se sont modernisés, d'autres comme Le Petit Train de La Rhune utilise toujours la même technique depuis sa création.
www.rhune.com /pages/fr/227/exposition-sur-la-cremaillere.html   (152 words)

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