Gamarthe, in the heart of Lower Navarre
A Basque country village 10 km from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, on the route of the Camino de Santiago.
Gamarthe is a village in Lower Navarre, at the foot of the Basque mountains, 10 km from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port.
Where is Gamarthe?
Gamarthe is a village in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques (postcode 64220), in Lower Navarre, in the Basque hinterland. It lies:
- 10 km from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port;
- between Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port and Saint-Palais.
Iturria, “the spring”
In the Basque language, Iturria means the spring. Once a historic spa known for its iron-rich springs, the cures were aimed first and foremost at fairly well-off local visitors, who stayed in modest, family-run establishments. There were baths and waters to drink… plus rest, feasting and merry company: a “spa culture for the healthy”. Charlemagne himself is said to have come here to recharge and take the cure of the Pays de Cize.
On the Camino de Santiago
The Le Puy-en-Velay route (GR65) crosses Lower Navarre over its last French kilometres before Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. Maison Iturria lies on this route, 10 km from the town.
Things to do nearby
- Visit Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, its citadel and its fortified old town.
- The Monday morning market, to meet the valley's producers.
- Walk the GR10, the GR65 or the pastoral ridges of Lower Navarre.
- Discover the Irouleguy vineyards and Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry, west of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port.
Where to stay in Gamarthe
Maison Iturria is located at Domaine Larralde Borda, in the village. It offers two unusual places to stay: a tipi tent for five and a cabin for three, with breakfast included and a table d'hôtes.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Gamarthe?
Gamarthe is a village in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, in Lower Navarre, in the inland Basque Country, at the foot of the Basque mountains. It is 10 km from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, between Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port and Saint-Palais.
Does the Camino de Santiago go through Gamarthe?
Yes. Maison Iturria, in Gamarthe, lies on the Camino de Santiago (Way of St James, GR65), 10 km from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port.
Where to stay in Gamarthe?
Maison Iturria offers two unusual places to stay at Domaine Larralde Borda: a tipi tent for 5 and a cabin for 3, with breakfast included and table d'hôtes.
Where to stay in the area?
Maison Iturria is in Gamarthe, 10 km from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, on the Camino de Santiago (GR65). Two unusual places to stay, a tipi tent for 5 and a cabin for 3, with breakfast included from €90 per night, and a table d'hôtes (home-cooked dinner) in the evening.
Fancy a stay at Iturria?
We prefer to receive booking requests by email. If needed, you can also reach us by phone between 10 am and 8 pm.