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I had the same problem yesterday. The solution was TGV to Bordeaux and then local trains to Bayonne via Dax. If you get a reservation to Bordeaux you can always continue to Bayonne and Saint Jean Pied de Port on local trains that don't require seat reservations.
Try to be in Bordeaux as early...
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