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Very nice except it is mainly road

Starting point for several climbs that allow you to cross the border and reach Spain. It is a very quiet town where you can take a break and get water. I remember that on hot summer days... the heat is oppressive because there is a lot of humidity. It is a typical town in the area where you will also find some bars where you can have a drink.

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.

An authentic Basque village, Mauléon-Licharre is considered the capital of espadrille. It is also that of the small province of the Basque Country, Soule. The heights of its old town are separated from the lower town by the course of the Saison. In this part we find the Andurain de Maytie castle.

Border crossing between Spain and France. Beautiful and spectacular for both countries. From France, the route can be reached via two roads. What all three sides have in common: - narrow road - hardly any traffic - the initial section is completely covered by trees, passing through immense and beautiful beech forests - the final section is open, with spectacular views. At the top of Col d'Orgambide and Azpegui (on the Spanish side), you can walk to several ancient Neolithic buildings.

It is an intermediate col that is overcome on the northern slope of the port of Larrau. The views from this point are beautiful. When this point is reached, there are still 4 km left until reaching the top of the Larrau pass, of which 2 km are rest. The most significant thing about the Col d'Erroymendi is the long straight line of almost 1 km at 13% until it reaches its summit. It is really hard and I have always suffered a lot there.

The port of Larrau is one of the 5 large ports of the Pyrenees. Not only is it one of the toughest ports (on the French side); It is one of the ports with the greatest scenic beauty, enjoying the authentic wild and rugged Pyrenees. The two slopes are different in terms of hardness and landscape. You have to try both options and decide which one you like best. The Port of Larrau is included in 2 marches: IratiXtrem and Larra Larrau. I also recommend both marches: impeccable organization and hard and beautiful routes. And remember: the Pyrenees must be respected and kept clean.

Some 4 km before Puerto Larrau, after climbing 8 km from Larrau village, you will teach an intermediate college, and would wish this was Puerto Larrau already. But that is a delusion : 2 km of descent and false glat and then 2 km of steep climbing along hairpins are still ahead. Meanwhile, enjoy the wild horses grazing.