Lake Iraty – Col Bagargiak loop from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port

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France

New Aquitaine

Bayonne

Saint-Jean-Pied-De-Port

Lake Iraty – Col Bagargiak loop from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port

Hard

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125

riders

Lake Iraty – Col Bagargiak loop from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port

04:54

64.7km

1,560m

Cycling

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

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Tips

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

You may need to carry your bike.

After 698 m for 4 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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194 m

SNCF Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port Station

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St Jean Pied de Port railway station with direct train services to Bayonne on the coast. In the summer of 2022, there were partial rail replacement services.

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884 m

Porte Notre-Dame

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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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994 m

Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port Old Town

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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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1.06 km

Pilgrims' Office, Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port

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In the pilgrim office at Rue Citadelles 38 you will receive your first pilgrim stamp and if you do not yet have a pilgrim card, you can also buy it …

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1.08 km

Citadel of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port

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Built in 1625 on the banks of the Nive, it is a must-see spot on your journey.

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24.0 km

Burdincurutcheta Pass

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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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28.9 km

Lake Iraty

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Nice little lake in the forest, but unfortunately right on a road ...

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32.8 km

Col Bagargiak

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Located in the heart of the Iraty Forest, the Bagargui Pass is reached via a beautiful 28-kilometer climb from Saint-Jean-le-Vieux. The climb averages 4%, with peaks reaching 11%.
At the …

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33.6 km

Col Heguichouria

Mountain Pass

46.1 km

Col Haltzako

Mountain Pass

64.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces