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New Aquitaine
Bayonne
Itxassou

Espelette – Ainhoa loop from Itxassou

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Road cycling routes
France
New Aquitaine
Bayonne
Itxassou

Espelette – Ainhoa loop from Itxassou

Hard

3.0

(1)

119

riders

Espelette – Ainhoa loop from Itxassou

06:35

126km

2,240m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 125 km for 56 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.75 km

Itxassou

Highlight • Restaurant

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 cherries. Also worth discovering is the Rabbit Forest, a space dedicated to dozens of species of rabbit. You will find many restaurants there which offer local gastronomy.

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2

7.93 km

Espelette

Highlight • Settlement

The chilli capital 🌶🌶🌶

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3

10.9 km

Col de Pinodieta

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Exceptional loop from the venta pantxo

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4

14.4 km

Ainhoa

Highlight • Settlement

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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5

27.3 km

Otxondo Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Small col on the border between the Basque Country and France. It has a restaurant with a bar and a small shop that sells snacks and souvenirs

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6

31.7 km

Panoramic views from the road

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The views on this section of the road are simply wonderful. The best in the upward direction Elizondo-Otxondo.

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39.6 km

Baztan

Lake

8

58.8 km

Artesiaga Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Highway port at 984 masl, very popular in the area since you can get here both by road and by paths, either by mtb or on foot. A very quiet place with very beautiful panoramic views.

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68.2 km

Real Fábrica de Municiones de Eugi

Forest

10

72.3 km

Puerto de Urkiaga

Highlight • Mountain Pass

beautiful climb

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80.9 km

Ahadi Lepo

Mountain Pass

92.1 km

Mine de Banca

Archaeological Site

B

126 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

73.4 km

50.4 km

2.55 km

Surfaces

122 km

4.45 km

161 m

154 m

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Highest point (990 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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