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The Top 20 Mountain Passes around Ainhoa

Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes around Ainhoa 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

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 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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Col de Légarré

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The Col de Légaré is a small pass in the Basque Country as charming as it is formidable. From Espelette the climb is 4.4 kilometers long with an average of 6.2%. However, it includes portions that reach 20%.

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Col de Gastangarte

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This segment contains a succession of short but very steep climbs (15-20%!). If you're doing a longer ride, this will really burn up your energy. If I was to do it again, I would look for a workaround.

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Ascent of Mount Artzamendi from Laxia

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Although short, the ascent of Mount Artzamendi is classified as an hors catégorie due to its steep slopes. This is especially the case after kilometer 7, where the gradient often hovers around 15%, peaking at 20%.

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Athekaleun Gap

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The breach of Athekaleun is located on the sides of the Rhune at an altitude of 741 meters. Ideal for a break, this gap offers superb views of the first …

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Otxondo Pass

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Small col on the border between the Basque Country and France. It has a restaurant with a bar and a small shop that sells snacks and souvenirs

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The Top 20 Mountain Passes around Ainhoa

Saint-Ignace Pass

Col de Lizarrieta

Col des Trois Fontaines

Col de Pinodieta

Col de Saint-Ignace

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

Col de Légarré

Col de Gastangarte

Ascent of Mount Artzamendi from Laxia

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