Espelette – Route du Pas de Roland loop from Ustaritz

Espelette – Route du Pas de Roland loop from Ustaritz

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Espelette – Route du Pas de Roland loop from Ustaritz

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64.8km

1,540m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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9.87 km

Espelette

Highlight • Settlement

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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14.5 km

Legarreko lepoa

Mountain Pass

17.0 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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24.7 km

Mehatseko Lepoa

Archaeological Site

26.3 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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26.4 km

Final Ascent with Panoramic Mountain Views

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Only for the die-hard, the gradient demands full commitment 🥵 A dream landscape! Gear ratio recommendation: at least a 33 at the back!

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37.7 km

Route du Pas de Roland

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The Pas de Roland is a gorge carved by the Nive River near Itxassou in Labourd. Located at the bottom of the gorge, the path runs alongside beautiful cliffs in …

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38.0 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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40.7 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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52.6 km