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: October 17, 2025

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883 m

Porte Notre-Dame

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the obligatory passage on the Way of Compostela, the Notre Dame gate is a beautiful tower in the fortress of Saint Jean Pied de Port. Walk through the door and …

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1.06 km

Pilgrims' Office, Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port

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A very well-equipped information office for pilgrims, run by volunteers. Pilgrims get (almost) everything they need to start their pilgrimage here. Sometimes there is also time for a cozy chat …

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1.18 km

Porte Saint-Jacques

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This is the entrance for pilgrims to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port! This door represents a stage because it is the last city before switching to Spain. If you cross it, you will arrive …

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19.8 km

Col d'Haritzkurutxe

Mountain Pass

33.2 km

Descent of Col d'Irati

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Was covered in clouds when I went in May

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33.7 km

Bagargiak Pass

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From Larrau on narrow and steep mountain road with lots of views over meadow slopes up to the station de Ski at 1327 m. The actual Col Organbideska can be reached after a short descent.

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34.5 km

Col Heguichouria

Mountain Pass

37.4 km

Lac d'Iraty

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Pretty little lake located in the forest, at the edge of the road.

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42.3 km

Col de Burdinkurutxeta

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65.4 km

SNCF Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port Station

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St Jean Pied de Port railway station with direct train services to Bayonne on the coast. In the summer of 2022, there were partial rail replacement services.

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65.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

61.8 km

2.25 km

704 m

694 m

111 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

64.2 km

732 m

512 m

111 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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