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Irau Pass – Heart of the Iraty forest loop from Garralda

Irau Pass – Heart of the Iraty forest loop from Garralda

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Irau Pass – Heart of the Iraty forest loop from Garralda

07:20

119km

3,190m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult 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 2.76 km for 68 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

2.79 km

River system of the Irati, Urrobi and Erro rivers SCI

Nature Reserve

17.7 km

Azpegiko nekropolia

Archaeological Site

19.4 km

Fondos cabaña Axpageta H. 1-11

Archaeological Site

34.7 km

Darteko Oïhana

Forest

42.9 km

Irau Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

When you arrive at the D301 of the Col d'Irau there is a building with a water point (tap). Since there was no one around, I couldn't ask for permission.

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49.0 km

Heart of the Iraty forest

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The largest beech forest in Europe, the Iraty forest is one of the jewels of the Basque Country. Its 20,000 hectares are divided between France and Spain and bring together …

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51.7 km

This pretty pass provides a beautiful introduction to the largest beech forest in Europe: the Iraty forest. From the village of Saint-Jean-le-Vieux, the climb is 20 kilometers long at an average gradient of 4.6% with a maximum of around 11%.

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55.9 km

Col d'Haritzkurutxe

Mountain Pass

56.3 km

Col Haltzako

Mountain Pass

64.9 km

Lecumberry

Highlight • Settlement

The small village of Lecumberry is on the road towards Iraty.

The Ibarnia farm serves as an ideal break for refueling.

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70.7 km

Saint-Jean-le-Vieux

Highlight • Other

The village of Saint-Jean-le-Vieux is nestled at the foot of the Pyrenees in the heart of the Basque Country. The surrounding hills are dotted with protohistoric remains that bear witness …

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81.1 km

View of the winding road

Highlight • Viewpoint

88.4 km

Pottok Horses

Highlight • Natural

The typical chunky horse of the mountains!

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99.1 km

Stone Circle at Col d'Orgambide

Highlight • Historical Site

Located on the border with Spain, the Orgambide Pass offers beautiful views of both sides. There is a cabin and several steles that dot this crossing point.

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119 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

112 km

6.39 km

453 m

137 m

121 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

115 km

4.08 km

261 m

214 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,240 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Thursday 21 May

28°C

11°C

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Irau Pass – Heart of the Iraty forest loop from Garralda

Irau Pass

Heart of the Iraty forest

Burdincurutcheta Pass

Lecumberry

Saint-Jean-le-Vieux

View of the winding road

Pottok Horses

Stone Circle at Col d'Orgambide

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