Roncesvalles – Trail to Col de Bentarte loop from Auritz

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Roncesvalles – Trail to Col de Bentarte loop from Auritz

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Roncesvalles – Trail to Col de Bentarte loop from Auritz

04:22

44.8km

1,100m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Sorginaritzaga

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3.46 km

Collegiate Church and Monastery of Roncesvalles

Highlight • Religious Site

The monastery of Roncesvalles is one of the first important pilgrimage sites on the Camino Francés after crossing the Pyrenees. Pilgrims can also find accommodation here for the night in …

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3.58 km

Roncesvalles

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Roncesvalles is a town with only 22 neighbors and, nevertheless, it is one of the most important points on the French Camino de Santiago.

For many centuries the life of …

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3.67 km

Church of San Salvador de Ibañeta

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In choosing San Salvador as the patron saint of this church, the patronage was not placed under the protection of one of the many people we venerate as blessed or …

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13.8 km

Orbaizeta Royal Arms Factory

Highlight • Historical Site

It is considered one of the best exponents of 18th century industrial architecture. It was founded in 1784 by a Royal Order of Carlos III. After producing ammunition for years, …

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23.6 km

Trail to Col de Bentarte

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Coinciding with the GR 12 route, this path runs through the Irati Forest, so you are guaranteed shade and a very picturesque landscape. In addition, when you arrive at Col …

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25.4 km

Collado de Bentartea

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Delimiting the Spain-France border, this pass is an ideal place to take a break and enjoy the wonderful landscape of the Selva de Irati. A few meters from here there …

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Col d'Arnosteguy

Highlight • Mountain Pass

One of the most inhospitable and spectacular mountain passes in the eastern Pyrenees, with several slopes, all of them very difficult.
The landscape is wild and wonderful. You can breathe …

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