Experts' Choice Award Rocher de la Vierge
What the experts agree on
This iconic rock formation topped by a Virgin Mary statue demands a dramatic crossing via a narrow iron footbridge—expect sea spray when waves surge, stunning views toward Spanish mountains, and an unforgettable Biarritz photo op.
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"If the swell's big, you might get a drenching as you cross the toy-town-like footbridge (closed in high wind) at the end of Pointe Atalaye to Rocher de la Vierge, named after its white..." Full review
New York Times "Begin at the Rocher de la Vierge, a statue-crowned rock jutting from the turbulent sea that is reached from the mainland via a narrow iron bridge"
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