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France
New Aquitaine
Bayonne
Saint-Jean-Pied-De-Port

Porte Notre-Dame – Orisson Mountain Hut and Inn loop from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
France
New Aquitaine
Bayonne
Saint-Jean-Pied-De-Port

Porte Notre-Dame – Orisson Mountain Hut and Inn loop from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port

Hard

5.0

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13

riders

Porte Notre-Dame – Orisson Mountain Hut and Inn loop from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port

01:46

20.0km

730m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 19.3 km for 4 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

565 m

Citadel of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port

Highlight • Castle

Built in 1625 on the banks of the Nive, it is an essential place on your journey

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2

593 m

Gîte Makila Pilgrims' Hostel

Highlight • Mountain Hut

3

654 m

Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port Old Town

Highlight • Historical Site

Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is a must-see village in the Basque Country.
Nestled at the confluence of the Nives rivers, the medieval city is located at the crossroads of the roads serving the Basque Country.

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752 m

Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port

Highlight • Historical Site

Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is a medieval town that is definitely worth a visit. Plan a walk along the ramparts. You will be impressed by the large amount of hostels for pilgrims. It's normal, here converge several roads of the way of Saint-Jacques!

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5

764 m

Porte Notre-Dame

Highlight • Other

the obligatory passage on the Way of Compostela, the Notre Dame gate is a beautiful tower in the fortress of Saint Jean Pied de Port. Walk through the door and …

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6

2.36 km

Pyrenees

Highlight • Mountain Pass

camino france

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7

3.85 km

A steep climb to start the first leg of the Route Napoléon from St Jean Pied-de-Port, but the superb views over the valley are a good reward.

The Route Napoléon (Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Roncesvalles) is closed between November and March.

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8

8.86 km

Orisson Mountain Hut and Inn

Highlight • Mountain Hut

On the way over the pass - the ideal stopover. Definitely reserve a few days before by mail!

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B

20.0 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.4 km

1.76 km

673 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.6 km

2.08 km

688 m

575 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (790 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Friday 10 July

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16°C

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