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New Aquitaine
Bayonne
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Ispéguy Pass – Ainhoa loop from Saint-Ignace

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
France
New Aquitaine
Bayonne
Sare

Ispéguy Pass – Ainhoa loop from Saint-Ignace

Hard

26

riders

Ispéguy Pass – Ainhoa loop from Saint-Ignace

11:06

159km

2,960m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

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Aldudeko mendia

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

263 m

Saint-Ignace Pass – Departure point for the La Rhune train

Highlight • Rest Area

The Col de St Ignace, starting point for taking the little train from La Rhune! Magnificent

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2

21.8 km

Otxondo Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Small col on the border between the Basque Country and France. It has a restaurant with a bar and a small shop that sells snacks and souvenirs

Tip by

34.2 km

Baztan

Lake

4

53.7 km

Artesiaga Pass

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Mountain of 984m with steep ascent and breathtaking views.

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63.2 km

Real Fábrica de Municiones de Eugi

Forest

67.3 km

Urkiagako lepoa

Mountain Pass

87.1 km

Mine de Banca

Archaeological Site

8

103 km

Beautil col on the border between France and the Basque Country. There is a restaurant with a bar and a little shop that sells some snacks

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9

103 km

Ispéguy Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Fresh water at St Etienne Baigorry church

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10

111 km

Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry

Highlight • Settlement

Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry is one of the most charming towns in the Basque Country. There is a Roman bridge and the typical Labourdine houses, a few steps from the Irouléguy vineyard.

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11

138 km

Itxassou

Highlight • Settlement

Itxassou, is a pretty little village in the heart of the Basque Country. Crossed by the Nive, Itxassou has typical Basque architecture. The village owes its reputation in part to …

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145 km

Col de Pinodieta

Mountain Pass

13

148 km

Ainhoa

Highlight • Settlement

Ainhoa is one of the most beautiful villages in the region, with its Labourdine houses and its historic church. There is also a campsite, restaurants, several hotels. Do not hesitate to taste a taloa next to the pediment.

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B

159 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

101 km

52.9 km

1.82 km

1.73 km

1.40 km

219 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

149 km

8.96 km

1.57 km

398 m

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Highest point (990 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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