Nievetal – Route du Pas de Roland loop from Cave of the Witches of Zugarramurdi

Nievetal – Route du Pas de Roland loop from Cave of the Witches of Zugarramurdi

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Nievetal – Route du Pas de Roland loop from Cave of the Witches of Zugarramurdi

03:53

52.7km

1,260m

Gravel riding

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

Last updated: August 14, 2026

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15.0 km

Col de Pinodieta

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The port of Pinodieta is 176 meters above sea level, between the towns of Espelette and Ainhoa. From the top you have incredible views.

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23.2 km

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 cherries. Also worth discovering is the Rabbit Forest, a space dedicated to dozens of species of rabbit. You will find many restaurants there which offer local gastronomy.

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23.4 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 owes its reputation in part to the cherries of Itxassou.

Also discover the Rabbit Forest, an area dedicated to dozens of rabbit species.

You will find many restaurants that offer local cuisine.

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25.4 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 cliffs in a remarkable mineral setting. The road follows the river, in the Basque hinterland in a pleasant and bucolic atmosphere.

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25.5 km

Nievetal

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Narrow valley road in the Nievetal

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25.7 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 a remarkable mineral setting. The road follows the river, through the Basque hinterland, in a pleasant and bucolic atmosphere.

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26.0 km

Pas de Roland

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Beautiful view of the Nive, nice place for a stop.

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34.6 km

Etxamendiko lepoa / Col des Veaux

Mountain Pass

35.9 km

View from Muga Lepo

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you appreciate the panoramic views but don't want to sacrifice so much to get to the Col de Gorospil, this is undoubtedly a nice place to take a break and appreciate those wonderful views. From here you can continue uphill to Col de Gorospil, although the path itself is quite demanding!

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