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Route du Pas de Roland – Espelette loop from Cambo-les-Bains

Route du Pas de Roland – Espelette loop from Cambo-les-Bains

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Route du Pas de Roland – Espelette loop from Cambo-les-Bains

03:29

50.5km

1,570m

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 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.9 km

La Nive

Lake

14.9 km

Route du Pas de Roland

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Pas de Roland is a gorge carved by the Nive River near Itxassou in Labourd. Located at the bottom of the gorge, the path runs alongside beautiful cliffs in a remarkable mineral setting. The road follows the river, through the Basque hinterland, in a pleasant and bucolic atmosphere.

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18.8 km

Artzamendi bottom view

Highlight • Other

21.7 km

Final Ascent with Panoramic Mountain Views

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Only for the die-hard, the gradient demands full commitment 🥵 A dream landscape! Gear ratio recommendation: at least a 33 at the back!

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26.2 km

Artzamendi Summit

Highlight • Summit

Artzamendi rises to 924 meters above sea level, making it the highest point in the Labourd province. The “bear mountain” in Basque is identifiable by its large white ball which serves as a civilian radar station. This summit offers a very nice 360 degree panorama.

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26.3 km

Mont Artzamendi

Highlight • Summit

Mount Artzamendi is reached by a short but particularly demanding climb. From Laxia, the climb is 5.6 kilometers at an average of 11% with passages at 19%. At the top, the panorama of the Basque Country extends practically to the Atlantic coast.

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27.9 km

Mehatzeko Lepoa Stone Circle

Highlight • Historical Site

Right on the France-Spain border is this marvelous site at 710 meters above sea level in the heart of the Pyrenees. A few meters away is a center with archaeological and megalithic remains. An ideal place to take a break and enjoy the beautiful landscape that surrounds it.

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30.4 km

Etxamendiko lepoa / Col des Veaux

Mountain Pass

37.1 km

Col de Légarré

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col de Légaré is a small pass in the Basque Country as charming as it is formidable. From Espelette the climb is 4.4 kilometers long with an average of 6.2%. However, it includes portions that reach 20%.

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39.6 km

Legarreko lepoa

Mountain Pass

44.2 km

Espelette

Highlight • Settlement

The chilli capital 🌶🌶🌶

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50.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.8 km

4.82 km

1.77 km

173 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.9 km

13.6 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (910 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

29°C

21°C

12 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Route du Pas de Roland – Espelette loop from Cambo-les-Bains

Route du Pas de Roland

Artzamendi bottom view

Final Ascent with Panoramic Mountain Views

Artzamendi Summit

Mont Artzamendi

Mehatzeko Lepoa Stone Circle

Col de Légarré

Espelette

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