Itxassou – Espelette loop from Itxassou

Itxassou – Espelette loop from Itxassou

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Itxassou – Espelette loop from Itxassou

04:17

53.7km

1,180m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: September 10, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 10.1 km for 181 m

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Start point

Train Station

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2.55 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 owes its reputation in part to …

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2.78 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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10.1 km

Col de Pinodieta

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The port of Pinodieta is 176 meters above sea level, between the towns of Espelette and Ainhoa. From the top you have incredible views.

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11.3 km

Pinodieta Summit

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360 degree view, ocean, Rhune

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13.4 km

Redoute de la Convention

Archaeological Site

26.2 km

Single descent with view

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Beautiful place but for a conventional bike, it is worth it. It is a climb.

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30.2 km

Church of Saint-Pierre, Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle

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A place with a very impressive church.

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35.7 km

Goizbide

Mountain Pass

36.2 km

Foret d'Ustaritz

Forest

45.9 km

Espelette — village and Espelette chili peppers

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Magnificent little Basque village which owes its fame to the Espelette pepper. Basque architecture is omnipresent in a very pleasant and warm atmosphere.

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46.4 km

Espelette

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The name Espelette originates from the Basque Ezpeleta and is located in the foothills of the Pyrenees in the Nive valley. The town is located approx. 10 km from the Spanish border.

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