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Espelette – Saint Stephen's Church loop from Espelette

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Espelette – Saint Stephen's Church loop from Espelette

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4.5

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360

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Espelette – Saint Stephen's Church loop from Espelette

02:07

7.64km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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339 m

Espelette

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The name Espelette originates from the Basque Ezpeleta and is located in the foothills of the Pyrenees in the Nive valley. The town is located approx. 10 km from the Spanish border.

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485 m

Castle of the Barons of Ezpeleta

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The former castle is no longer in its original condition and now houses the town hall and the tourist information office.

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570 m

Espelette Village

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A superb, typical Basque village! Take advantage of your visit to grab a sandwich or a jar of Basque piperade, the local specialty.

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660 m

Saint Stephen's Church

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The Eglise Saint Étienne is dedicated to Saint Stephen and a typical church of the region built as a fortified church.

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3.10 km

Home....

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3.97 km

Remarkable Trees in a Meadow

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5.25 km

Very nice walk around the village of Espelette.🌶️🌶️🤩🤩

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7.21 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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7.64 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.74 km

2.47 km

2.24 km

109 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.20 km

3.08 km

469 m

409 m

350 m

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Friday 9 October

21°C

9°C

21 %

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