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Roland Gorge – Route du Pas de Roland loop from Briscous

Roland Gorge – Route du Pas de Roland loop from Briscous

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Roland Gorge – Route du Pas de Roland loop from Briscous

04:29

78.1km

1,670m

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 9, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.61 km

View of the Pyrenees

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Seen breathtaking on the Pyrenees. No easy climb though ...

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23.5 km

Espelette

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The chilli capital 🌶🌶🌶

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28.7 km

Itxassou

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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 …

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31.4 km

Roland Gorge

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The Pas de Roland is a gorge dug by the Nive on the outskirts of Itxassou en Labourd. Located at the bottom of the gorge, the path runs along beautiful …

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31.7 km

Route du Pas de Roland

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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 …

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35.6 km

Artzamendi bottom view

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41.4 km

Mehatseko Lepoa

Archaeological Site

43.0 km

Mont Artzamendi

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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, …

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43.1 km

Final Ascent with Panoramic Mountain Views

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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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78.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

67.6 km

5.31 km

3.56 km

1.69 km

Surfaces

66.2 km

12.0 km

Elevation

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Highest point (910 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Friday 17 July

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Roland Gorge – Route du Pas de Roland loop from Briscous

View of the Pyrenees

Espelette

Itxassou

Roland Gorge

Route du Pas de Roland

Artzamendi bottom view

Mont Artzamendi

Final Ascent with Panoramic Mountain Views

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