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New Aquitaine
Bayonne
Saint-Pée-Sur-Nivelle

La Corniche Basque Cliffs – Ascain loop from Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
New Aquitaine
Bayonne
Saint-Pée-Sur-Nivelle

La Corniche Basque Cliffs – Ascain loop from Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle

Hard

5.0

(2)

726

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La Corniche Basque Cliffs – Ascain loop from Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle

04:18

68.3km

730m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

12.3 km

Ciboure

Highlight • Settlement

Typical "timber houses" with red beams and white plaster.

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2

12.5 km

Saint Jean de Luz

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The lighthouse, like its twin, the Ciboure lighthouse, facilitates navigation at the entrance to the port of Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Both date from 1936, based on plans by architect André Pavlovsky.

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3

12.9 km

Ciboure Coast

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The whole coast is so incredibly beautiful but towards Spain also very hilly

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4

13.7 km

View of Socoa Beach

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A calm beach, sheltered from the wind and waves. The dike helps calm the rollers, young children enjoy safe swimming (the beach is also supervised). There is access for PRMs. …

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5

18.5 km

La Corniche Basque Cliffs

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The cornice stretches from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Hendaye over more than 10km. The landscapes are wild between the two cities.

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6

32.0 km

Ascain

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Ascain is an authentic village in the Basque Country. Populated by its typical houses, it sits in a unique atmosphere at the foot of the first peaks of the Pyrenees.

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7

35.1 km

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

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8

50.6 km

Ainhoa

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Ainhoa is one of the most beautiful villages in the region, with its Labourdine houses and its historic church. There is also a campsite, restaurants, several hotels. Do not hesitate to taste a taloa next to the pediment.

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54.2 km

Col de Pinodieta

Mountain Pass

B

68.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.8 km

16.3 km

14.8 km

1.82 km

374 m

208 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

55.1 km

12.6 km

318 m

308 m

< 100 m

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