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Itxassou – Espelette loop from Espérance

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Itxassou – Espelette loop from Espérance

Moderate

5.0

(1)

12

riders

Itxassou – Espelette loop from Espérance

02:46

54.4km

780m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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6.82 km

View of the Pyrenees

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Seen breathtaking on the Pyrenees. No easy climb though ...

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21.8 km

Itxassou

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Itxassou is a pretty little village in the heart of the Basque Country. Crossed by the Nive, Itxassou has typical Basque architecture. The village partly owes its reputation to Itxassou …

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27.0 km

Espelette

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The chilli capital 🌶🌶🌶

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36.0 km

Raidard d'Ustaritz

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5

38.1 km

Nice small bridge over the river

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Another very pretty landscape worthy of the Basque Country! (In July 2022 the river is almost dry, it takes away some of the charm)

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44.8 km

Steep climb — Villefranque

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Short, but up to 20% climb.

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46.4 km

Villefranque

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54.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.0 km

5.65 km

4.03 km

3.85 km

Surfaces

45.9 km

8.19 km

192 m

161 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 15 July

27°C

20°C

26 %

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