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Route du Pas de Roland – Nievetal loop from Ossès-St Martin d'Arrossa

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France

New Aquitaine

Bayonne

Saint-Martin-D'Arrossa

Route du Pas de Roland – Nievetal loop from Ossès-St Martin d'Arrossa

Hard

4.0

(12)

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Route du Pas de Roland – Nievetal loop from Ossès-St Martin d'Arrossa

04:34

65.2km

1,170m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 52.0 km for 4 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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16.1 km

Roland's Pass

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Beautiful view of the Nive, nice place for a stop.

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16.4 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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16.7 km

Nievetal

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Narrow valley road in the Nievetal

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18.6 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 owes its reputation in part to …

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35.9 km

Col de Gastangarte

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Pass between Eyheralde and Bidarray. Some very steep climbs, but still a very worthwhile route away from any long-distance traffic.

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52.1 km

Pilgrims' Office, Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port

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A very well-equipped information office for pilgrims, run by volunteers. Pilgrims get (almost) everything they need to start their pilgrimage here. Sometimes there is also time for a cozy chat …

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52.1 km

Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port Old Town

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Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is a must-see village in the Basque Country.
Nestled at the confluence of the Nives rivers, the medieval city is located at the crossroads of the roads serving the Basque Country.

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52.8 km

SNCF Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port Station

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St Jean Pied de Port railway station with direct train services to Bayonne on the coast. In the summer of 2022, there were partial rail replacement services.

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65.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.5 km

7.73 km

4.47 km

1.42 km

126 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.0 km

22.3 km

1.10 km

574 m

285 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Wednesday 1 July

24°C

16°C

13 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Route du Pas de Roland – Nievetal loop from Ossès-St Martin d'Arrossa

Roland's Pass

Route du Pas de Roland

Nievetal

Itxassou

Col de Gastangarte

Pilgrims' Office, Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port

Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port Old Town

SNCF Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port Station

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