Loop 6: Artzamendi from Espelette – Basque Country passes

Loop 6: Artzamendi from Espelette – Basque Country passes

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Loop 6: Artzamendi from Espelette – Basque Country passes

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35.4km

1,200m

Road cycling

classic from the Basque Country. At the top, the panorama stretches from the Pyrenees to the Atlantic.

The start is in the world famous village of Espelette. The facades of the houses are decorated with peppers at the origin of its fame. A few kilometers after the start stands in…

Last updated: June 8, 2024

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12 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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7.20 km

The Col de Légaré is a small pass in the Basque Country as charming as it is formidable. From Espelette the climb is 4.4 kilometers long with an average of 6.2%. However, it includes portions that reach 20%.

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16.4 km

Mont Artzamendi

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Mount Artzamendi is reached by a short but particularly demanding climb. From Laxia, the climb is 5.6 kilometers at an average of 11% with passages at 19%. At the top, …

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28.1 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 …

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30.1 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 partly owes its reputation to Itxassou …

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35.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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33.8 km

1.57 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.6 km

6.84 km

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Highest point (910 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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June 6, 2023

classic from the Basque Country. At the top, the panorama stretches from the Pyrenees to the Atlantic.
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The start is in the world famous village of Espelette. The facades of the houses are decorated with peppers at the origin of its fame. A few kilometers after the start stands in front of you the Col

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