The Top 11 Mountain Passes around Irun
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes around Irun 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 21, 2025
Jaizkibel Climb from Pasaia
Highlight (Segment) • Climb
This is a legendary climb in the area.
It's nine kilometers long, accumulating 525 meters of elevation gain at an average gradient of 5.8%.
The views are magnificent, and there's …
It's nine kilometers long, accumulating 525 meters of elevation gain at an average gradient of 5.8%.
The views are magnificent, and there's …
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Col de Descarga Haundi
Highlight • Mountain Pass
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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Col des Trois Fontaines
Highlight • Mountain Pass
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
Highlight • Mountain Pass
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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Alto de Agiña
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Nice climb up a very quiet road, which runs through a leafy forest, although from time to time the landscape opens up and you can admire the views of the valley and the Endara reservoir.
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