Loop 1: The Jaizkibel – Basque Country passes
Loop 1: The Jaizkibel – Basque Country passes
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336
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Loop 1: The Jaizkibel – Basque Country passes
01:56
31.6km
730m
Road cycling
This small loop of around thirty kilometers takes place entirely in the Spanish Basque Country. Starting from Fontarrabie (or Hondarribia in Basque) it runs along the foothills of the Jaizkibel massif before flirting with its summit.
The start is located on the outskirts of the maritime town of Hondarribia. Separated…
Last updated: June 8, 2024
Waypoints
Start point
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15.1 km
Pasaia Donibane Old Town
Highlight • Settlement
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23.2 km
Jaizkibel
Highlight • Summit
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31.5 km
Hondarribia
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31.6 km
End point
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
25.7 km
3.71 km
1.86 km
300 m
Surfaces
19.7 km
11.9 km
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Elevation
Highest point (470 m)
Lowest point (0 m)
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Trail Reviews
The route along the ridge is beautiful. It's best to return the same way, if your legs can still hold out. Otherwise, there's a stretch of country road below, with a lot of truck traffic, and then paths whose surface isn't suitable for road bikes.
In the first third, there are many small but steep climbs that are barely visible on the elevation profile. One was 25%, so I even had to dismount. It went straight through the vineyards, constantly up and down. The last climb was at least moderately steep and all in one go 😉
Jaizkibel, the second. Climbed the mountain again with the circuit repaired, then the reward for the effort, great long winding descent. Return trip very mixed. Country road with a little too much traffic still OK because of. Typical Spanish hard shoulder well suited for cyclists. Then came out of a roundabout onto a 2x2-lane expressway. Here, too, the hard shoulder saved me, otherwise I felt like I was on a motorway. But wasn't the only cyclist. The Spaniards are crazy for that. On the next descent several times I tried to hit me sideways in the bushes, which was reasonably successful. Then the last piece, a blatant up and down in orchards and vineyards, many short pieces with +/- 10% gradients. Appealing, despite some walking pace. Successful tour, even if I wouldn't do it again.