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The Top 20 Mountain Passes around Sare

Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes around Sare and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.

Last updated: November 14, 2025

Col de Descarga Haundi

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The Col de Descarga haundi offers a small flat area ideal for bivouacking. Several paths converge here, including the GR 10, the HRP (Haute Route Pyrénéenne) as well as paths that allow the ascent of the Ziburu and the Rhune.

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Saint-Ignace Pass

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The Saint-Ignace pass is the first on the pass route from the west. Culminating at an altitude of 169 meters, it presents little difficulty. There is a beautiful inn at …

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Col de Lizarrieta

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The Lizarrieta pass is 411 meters above sea level on the Franco-Spanish border between the villages of Sare and Etxalar. From the village of Sare the climb is about 11 …

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Col des Trois Fontaines

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The Col des Trois Fontaines offers a superb view of the Rhune but also of its surroundings. Several paths converge at this location and allow you to vary the approaches to reach the summit.

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Col d'Ibardin

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Located on the Franco-Spanish border, the Col d'Ibardin separates the Pyrénées-Atlantiques in France from the foral community of Navarre in Spain. In addition to its many ventas, the pass offers a breathtaking view of Saint-Jean-de-Luz and its bay.

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Col Lizuniaga

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Located in Spain, a few steps from the border with France, the Col de Lizuniaga is 250 meters above sea level. From the village of Bera, the climb is 4.2 …

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Osingo Lepoa Pass

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Different tracks, the one that is in the best condition for gravel is the one that goes from Osingo lepoa to the Lac du Xoldokogaina to reach Ibardin

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Col de Pinodieta

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The Pinodieta pass rises to 176 meters above sea level. It is located between the villages of Espelette and Ainhoa which it dominates offering beautiful panoramas.

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Col de Saint-Ignace

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The Col de Saint-Ignace, nestled in the heart of the French Alps, is a scenic pass where you will be rewarded with panoramic views of the surrounding mountain ranges and …

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Saint-Ignace Pass – Departure point for the La Rhune train

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The Col de St Ignace, starting point for taking the little train from La Rhune! Magnificent

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Erlaitz Pass

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A very hard climb of 3.8km with an average of 11.1%. It has very hard ramps but it is a nice climb with a good road. From above you can see to one side the entire Txingudi bay.

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The Top 20 Mountain Passes around Sare

Col de Descarga Haundi

Saint-Ignace Pass

Col de Lizarrieta

Col des Trois Fontaines

Col d'Ibardin

Col Lizuniaga

Osingo Lepoa Pass

Col de Pinodieta

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