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Loop 1: The Jaizkibel – Basque Country passes

Loop 1: The Jaizkibel – Basque Country passes

Moderate

3.9

(12)

359

riders

Loop 1: The Jaizkibel – Basque Country passes

01:56

31.6km

730m

Road cycling

This small loop of around thirty kilometers takes place entirely in the Spanish Basque Country. Starting from Fontarrabie (or Hondarribia in Basque) it runs along the foothills of the Jaizkibel massif before flirting with its summit.

The start is located on the outskirts of the maritime town of Hondarribia. Separated…

Last updated: June 8, 2024

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15.1 km

Pasaia Donibane Old Town

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The old town of Pasaia Donibane is accessible by a small shuttle boat. The beauty of its main street contrasts with its industrial surroundings.

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23.2 km

Jaizkibel

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The Jaizkibel is an emblematic summit of the Spanish Basque Country. It culminates at 545 meters it offers beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean and the first peaks of the …

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31.5 km

Hondarribia

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Hondarribia (or Hondarribia in French) bathes in the waters of the Cantabrian Sea. It is one of the most beautiful villages in the Basque Country. Of maritime tradition the village also has a beautiful architecture.

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31.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.7 km

3.71 km

1.86 km

300 m

Surfaces

19.7 km

11.9 km

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

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Tuesday 21 July

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Comments

September 10, 2025,Tour 1: Der Jaizkibel – Pässe im Baskenland

The route along the ridge is beautiful. It's best to return the same way, if your legs can still hold out.

Otherwise, there's a stretch of country road below, with a lot of truck traffic, and then paths whose surface isn't suitable for road bikes.

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June 19, 2025,letzte Tour vor Heimreise

In the first third, there are many small but steep climbs that are barely visible on the elevation profile. One was 25%, so I even had to dismount. It went straight through the vineyards, constantly up and down. The last climb was at least moderately steep and all in one go 😉

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August 28, 2021,Rennrad-Tour nach Subida Jaizkibel

Jaizkibel, the second. Climbed the mountain again with the circuit repaired, then the reward for the effort, great long winding descent. Return trip very mixed. Country road with a little too much traffic still OK because of. Typical Spanish hard shoulder well suited for cyclists. Then came out of a roundabout onto a 2x2-lane expressway. Here, too, the hard shoulder …

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June 6, 2023

This small loop of around thirty kilometers takes place entirely in the Spanish Basque Country. Starting from Fontarrabie (or Hondarribia in Basque) it runs along the foothills of the Jaizkibel massif before flirting with its summit.
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The start is located on the outskirts of the maritime town of Hondarribia

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Loop 1: The Jaizkibel – Basque Country passes

Pasaia Donibane Old Town

Jaizkibel

Hondarribia

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