Ascain – Itxassou loop from Itxassou

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Ascain – Itxassou loop from Itxassou

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Ascain – Itxassou loop from Itxassou

06:02

90.6km

1,370m

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 29, 2026

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Bidasoa ibaia

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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Col de Pinodieta

Mountain Pass

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Lizarrietako lepoa

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Venta de Etxalar

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good place for coffee or lunch,

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Bera

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Bera is located about 60 m above sea level on the Bidasoa River. It is a good place from where you can cross the Pyrenees towards Pamplona.

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47.5 km

View of the Atlantic Coast from Col d'Ibardin

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After a 5 km climb, you will be treated to a magnificent view of the coast around Biarritz and the western Pyrenees. Drinks and souvenirs are available at the site.

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53.2 km

Col d'Ibardin Ascent from Herboure

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Shy of the 4km mark, the Col d'Ibardin is an enjoyable hill that features consistent gradients between 5 and 7%. Many parts are at the shade of trees which helps with cooling during the hotter months.

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63.6 km

Ascain

Highlight • Settlement

Ascain is an authentic village in the Basque Country. Populated by its typical houses, it sits in a unique atmosphere at the foot of the first peaks of the Pyrenees.

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82.4 km

Espelette — village and Espelette chili peppers

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Magnificent little Basque village which owes its fame to the Espelette pepper. Basque architecture is omnipresent in a very pleasant and warm atmosphere.

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88.1 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 …

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90.6 km

End point

Train Station

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