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Itxassou – Espelette loop from Itxassou

Itxassou – Espelette loop from Itxassou

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Itxassou – Espelette loop from Itxassou

04:12

54.2km

1,120m

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: August 25, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 10.6 km for 181 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.55 km

Itxassou

Highlight • Settlement

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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10.6 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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11.8 km

Pinodieta Summit

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360 degree view, ocean, Rhune

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13.9 km

Redoute de la Convention

Archaeological Site

26.8 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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30.7 km

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

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A place with a very impressive church.

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36.2 km

Goizbide

Mountain Pass

36.8 km

Foret d'Ustaritz

Forest

46.5 km

Espelette — village and Espelette chili peppers

Highlight • Settlement

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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46.9 km

Espelette

Highlight • Settlement

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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54.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.3 km

17.6 km

6.99 km

3.24 km

1.08 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.6 km

16.7 km

15.8 km

2.65 km

1.18 km

273 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Friday 28 August

28°C

11°C

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Itxassou – Espelette loop from Itxassou

Itxassou

Itxassou

Col de Pinodieta

Pinodieta Summit

Single descent with view

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

Espelette — village and Espelette chili peppers

Espelette

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