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Heart of the Iraty forest – Irau Pass loop from Col de Burdincurutcheta

Heart of the Iraty forest – Irau Pass loop from Col de Burdincurutcheta

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Heart of the Iraty forest – Irau Pass loop from Col de Burdincurutcheta

03:18

46.1km

1,600m

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: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2 m

Chalet d'Iraty Cize

Highlight • Mountain Hut

In the idyllic setting of Iraty, at this crossroads between Col de Burdinkurutzeta, Col Bargargi (or Col d'Iraty as it is also marked on some signs) and Surzai Lepoa, this …

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205 m

Crossroads in Irati

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It is a spectacular place, with the mountains, the lake, the trees, the meadows. Whenever I pass by there, it seems to me to be one of the most beautiful …

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586 m

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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3.53 km

Col de Sourzay

Mountain Pass

6.67 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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11.5 km

Col d'Arthaburu

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

remote area with fantastic views, only the road surface leaves a lot to be desired

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22.6 km

The small village of Estérençuby is nestled in the hollow of beautiful mountains. Ideally located for a short break and to recharge in water before attacking the ascent of the passes which are not far away.

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39.6 km

Col d'Haritzkurutxe

Mountain Pass

43.8 km

Burdincurutcheta Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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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46.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.2 km

760 m

129 m

Surfaces

37.5 km

8.52 km

123 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,160 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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3 %

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Heart of the Iraty forest – Irau Pass loop from Col de Burdincurutcheta

Chalet d'Iraty Cize

Crossroads in Irati

Heart of the Iraty forest

Irau Pass

Col d'Arthaburu

Estérençuby

Burdincurutcheta Pass

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