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France
New Aquitaine
Bayonne
Saint-Michel

Pilgrims' office – Rest area with benches loop from Saint-Michel

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France
New Aquitaine
Bayonne
Saint-Michel

Pilgrims' office – Rest area with benches loop from Saint-Michel

Moderate

4.6

(27)

72

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Pilgrims' office – Rest area with benches loop from Saint-Michel

02:58

10.3km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

Waypoints

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1

4.92 km

Bishops' Prison (Prison des Évêques)

Highlight • Historical Site

2

4.92 km

Built in 1625 on the banks of the Nive, it is an essential place on your journey

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3

5.06 km

Makila guesthouse

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4

5.06 km

Pilgrims' office

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The place to get your pilgrim passport

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5

5.11 km

Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port Old Town

Highlight • Historical Site

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.


The city has a relatively rich historical and architectural heritage. Notably, there is a medieval enclosure consisting of an imposing wall with four large gates. In its heart, you will find several artisans offering many local products.

The medieval city also owes its fame to the Camino de Santiago which crosses it. An emblematic stage of this trail, the village welcomes many of its pilgrims throughout the year.

At the foot of the Basque mountains, in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, life is good, take the time to stroll through its alleys, to eat on its various terraces, or to rest in the many guesthouses found there.

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5.13 km

Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port (Way of St. James)

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

An early morning start is recommended if you plan to walk to Roncevalles in order to see the early morning mists and sunrise, avoid some of the afternoon heat, and have time to relax when you get there. Make sure you have actual cash to pay for your bed if staying in the albergue de peregrinos.

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8.15 km

A steep climb to start the first leg of the Route Napoléon from St Jean Pied-de-Port, but the superb views over the valley are a good reward.

The Route Napoléon (Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Roncesvalles) is closed between November and March.

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8.52 km

Rest area with benches

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10.3 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.16 km

1.07 km

1.06 km

571 m

484 m

Surfaces

4.74 km

3.65 km

1.44 km

523 m

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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