Discover the Espelette pepper

Village located at the foot of the Rhune, it is one of the favorite starting points for hikers.

Souraïde is a pretty little pastoral village in the heart of nature in the hinterland, which will welcome you in its hilly landscape. This village is part of the Espelette chili and OSSAU-IRATY cheese production area.

During this walk, we will crisscross exclusively small country roads with unparalleled charm, a “secret” break for some photos (we told you secret...) and some “bullingues”... Here we are in the heart of Espelette... We are happy to offer you a refreshment in the village square before letting you wander around this emblematic village.... This walk will seduce....All lovers of traditional villages and crossroads...

Do you know Espelette? Espelette is the capital of chilli peppers, the village of Espelette alone, the Basque village as you imagine. He became known around the world thanks to the cultivation of a spice from the other side of the Atlantic: Chilli. It is true that it is present on every corner, on every traditional house facade and especially in the whole gastronomy. The atmosphere of this village makes you want to stroll and take your time.... Pedestrian village, Espelette is called in Basque Ezpeleta which means the place "planted with boxwood"

Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle is part of the province of Labourd, one of the seven territories making up the Basque Country. The Labourd is crossed by the alluvial valley of the Nive and gathers the most beautiful villages of the Basque Country.