La Rhune mini-train

The charming little Rhune train

This little masterpiece of engineering was inaugurated in 1924 and receives almost 400,000 visitors every year, making the Rhune train one of the Basque Country’s most important attractions. The wooden carriages on this little train are all vintage, and the operating company takes great care to ensure that they look their best every year. You’ll travel in complete safety to enjoy an absolutely magical setting at the summit of La Rhune.

What you’ll see at La Rhune

As well as fantastic panoramic views, this beautiful mountain walk in the Basque Country will enable you to discover some amazing flora and fauna. You might even come across the famous Pottok, the Basque “little horse” that is emblematic of La Rhune. This vigorous little horse lives in a herd and tends the mountains. You’ll also see the red-headed ewes typical of the Basque region, whose milk is used in the famous Ossau-Iraty PDO. Last but not least, no mountain in the Basque Country is complete without the majestic griffon vulture , whose wingspan approaches 3 meters. At the summit, you’ll have plenty of time to stroll along the Rhune trail and use the virtual reality orientation table, an interesting innovation for exploring this marvellous environment. There is a Spanish Ventas store at the summit, as well as a food court.