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The road is relatively quiet and slopes gently downhill.

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The lively village of Tardets is worth a stop to enjoy the local atmosphere. The central square is very charming.

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Without a doubt, the Col de la Piedra de Saint Martin or Pierre Saint-Martin is one of the Top 10 in the whole of the Pyrenees. Without exceeding 2000 metres of altitude, it is a very long pass, with a lot of accumulated gradient (due to the innumerable French slopes, the gradient is 1,450 metres), with very hard slopes and several kilometres above 10%, with wonderful landscapes and panoramic views and with little traffic, except for the slopes crossed by the main road (D132 in France, the NA 137 in Spain). It is a pass with many slopes; in Europe there are few other passes that have as many slopes as this one (col de Turini, Passo delle Erbe, would be comparable in number of slopes approximately). I have only climbed it by 2 slopes: (i) my first time was from Lourdios Ichère, crossing the col de Labays and the col de Soudet. Simply spectacular; (ii) I have subsequently climbed the Spanish side on several occasions, which is unique, and which starts from Belagua and crosses the Belagua cross-country ski resort to reach the mountain pass. It is also very beautiful, with a landscape and views different from the north-east side. If I had to choose one of the two, I liked the north-west side better because it is more remote, harder and in my opinion more authentic. It is also a culturally special mountain pass because the Tribute of the 3 cows takes place on its summit every 13th of July, which is considered the oldest treaty in force in Europe. So... you know... you cannot miss the opportunity to come here and enjoy this wonderful jewel of the Pyrenees!!!!

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If you come to visit the Iparralde area... you can't miss it. It's worth a visit, either by bike or after the route. It has a lot of activity and life, especially in summer.

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I would not recommend right now. They recently did a chip and seal so a LOT of loose gravel. I live in the area and even the road to Osse en Aspe.

In the idyllic setting of Iraty, at this crossroads between Col de Burdinkurutzeta, Col Bargargi (or Col d'Iraty as it is also marked on some signs) and Surzai Lepoa, this chalet is an ideal place to have a drink and enjoy the local produce, especially raw sheep's milk cheese. My experience at this chalet has been fantastic. The person in charge treated me very well, was very attentive to our group of cyclists and sold us some exquisite cheese. Without a doubt, a place to eat well!!!

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It is a typical small village in Iparralde, right next to the main town Sant-Jean-Pied-Port-de-Port. There is nothing special about it, but if you pass by it, you should enjoy it. There is a nice fountain in the centre of the village.

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This descent has a very bumpy road surface, so that my bike computer mount broke. Luckily I had the safety line attached. The scenery, however, is very attractive and remote.

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Very pretty, typically French village square! I went there in the evening, I would have loved to stop there but the clocks are running out :( I'll come back.

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It is a spectacular place, with the mountains, the lake, the trees, the meadows. Whenever I pass by there, it seems to me to be one of the most beautiful hidden places in this area of the Pyrenees. It brings together everything that characterizes the essence of the Irati area. It is a crossroads because the road that comes from Col de Burdinkurutzeta, the road that goes up to Col de Bargagi or Col d'Iraty and the road that comes from Surzai Lepoa converge here, heading towards Artaburu.

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Typical Pyrenees: super beautiful and quite strenuous

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It is one of the toughest Pyrenean passes and, in general, little known by the average amateur because it has been used very little in professional cycling races. It is a spectacular port on both sides. The eastern slope, which is the one marked in this section, is completely open, with hardly any vegetation, with a wide road in perfect condition. It is 9 km from the moment you get off the town of Larrau. The first 4 km are irregular, with some ramps that take your hiccups away. The last ones are literally very hard, with an average of 3 km at 12%!!!! The last km eases up a bit because it has a rest... but it also has important ramps. In addition to being tough, this port is spectacular for its landscapes and panoramic views. You can not lose this!!!! I leave you the link for the altimetry published by @cyclingcols --> http://www.cyclingcols.com/col/Bagargui

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Or “Bagargui” in its French version. A pass which constitutes a real challenge for any cyclist, because it is classified among the harshest in France, especially when the heat gets involved. The climb begins calmly with a normal slope during which you must take advantage of the opportunity to turn your legs and find your rhythm. Because the big piece soon arrives on the first bends with 5 km of extreme difficulty. Averages of 9.5 then 12, 13, 12.5 and 11% follow one another without any respite. But at the end of the effort you will finally be able to enjoy a magnificent panorama of the ridges and perhaps admire the flight of migratory birds or vultures.

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Beautiful village which exudes Basque soul with its pediment next to the church. Note, a very cool fountain on one of the town squares which can save your day before facing the port of Larrau or the Bagargi. There is also another small fountain with a tap in the stone wall along the main road.

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A real gem, typical of the Pyrenees

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We are at the entrance to the Irati beech forest on the French side, near the Chalet Pedro d'Irati. Nearby there are a couple of very small lakes surrounded by beech forests that are worth visiting.

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The town of Larrau is located on a mountainside with views over the two separating valleys. If you need water, there is a beautiful fountain with water inside the town. It is worth stopping to get water before facing the 11 km that remain to the port of Larrau.

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A very irregular climb, with even a descending passage, which gives the opportunity to recover after a few slightly steeper passages. But not really any big difficulty on this pass.

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At the top between the Soudet and Labays passes, this plateau offers pastures that are a delight for cows and horses, with views of the surrounding mountains.

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This climb was featured in stage 14 of the 2023 Vuelta a España, 11 km long, some 1000 meter climbing, with stunning views on the way