64310, Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle
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This remote wild spot has a beautiful view and plenty of space, but overnight staying is unreliable because police have evicted visitors even out of season. The access is a winding, rocky track of about 1000 m, passable carefully in dry weather, and the ground is slightly sloping, so bring levelling blocks. A 3.1m-high and 6m-long van can reach it, while high-voltage lines create some noise and spoil part of the view. Flies may be numerous, and a hornet nest was reported under an old tree near the approach.
From travellers' reviews
Listing copied from our source, 2 months ago
Listing copied from our source, 2 months ago
We were kicked out by the police, during the off-season!
Excellent spot; we stayed there for two nights because we liked the place so much. Suitable for a large van 3.1 m high and 6 m long. Slightly sloping ground, so bring leveling blocks. Also suitable with a dog. There is room for it to run around.
A very quiet and peaceful place for one night, despite an invasion of flies in the morning (early October). Be careful: the road to get there is winding. The place is fairly flat and there is plenty of space.
Great spot. Gravel road for about 1,000 meters. Easily manageable at a calm pace in dry weather.
Warning: 100 m before the arrival, there is a spot under an old tree with a hornet nest. Do not stay there—we were attacked!!!!
Quiet and peaceful place away from the road. You can hear the high-voltage power lines, but not inside the van; it even adds a touch of ASMR. Spacious open area for parking, and there are also small areas to park along the way. Winding access, but easy enough to drive.
We spent eight days on the Basque coast and came back to sleep here almost every evening (right at the end of the road; many vans stop before that): plenty of space, very quiet, magnificent view, and cool. At least four possible spots. The sound of the power line lulled us to sleep.
We slept there; very peaceful, but very crowded, so arrive early. A pleasantly cool night and a very manageable road.
Great night and beautiful view of La Rhune. There were three vans; others arrived and turned around. The power line slightly spoils the view and makes a little noise, but it is not bothersome.
Wonderful place! I strongly recommend going all the way to the end; the view is magnificent! The high-voltage lines are perfectly bearable, even in a roof tent. Once night falls, they are imperceptible. Arrive by 6 p.m. at the latest to get a spot.
At first we were sad that all the other spots along the way were already occupied. Until we drove to the end here. We were alone and had a wonderfully beautiful view! I can only laugh at the criticism about the crackling of the high-voltage line. Nature, sheep, and peace. What more could you want?
Great. Lots of flies, though.
Superb view. The high-voltage lines do not make much noise (we heard nothing inside even though we were directly underneath them). Unfortunately, inconsiderate people leave tissues and toilet paper lying everywhere, so be careful if you go for a walk.
Magnificent, completely quiet and clean.