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Porte Saint-Jacques – hilly landscape loop from Gamarthe

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Porte Saint-Jacques – hilly landscape loop from Gamarthe

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Porte Saint-Jacques – hilly landscape loop from Gamarthe

02:49

40.7km

640m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.8 km for 106 m

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Citadel of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port

Highlight • Castle

Built in 1625 on the banks of the Nive, it is an essential place on your journey

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

Highlight • Rest Area

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 and an exchange of personal experiences. The office lives on donations from pilgrims.

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Gîte Makila Pilgrims' Hostel

Highlight • Mountain Hut

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Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port Old Town

Highlight • Historical Site

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.

The city has a relatively rich historical and architectural heritage. Notably, there is a medieval enclosure consisting of an imposing wall with four large gates. In its heart, you will find several artisans offering many local products.

The medieval city also owes its fame to the Camino de Santiago which crosses it. An emblematic stage of this trail, the village welcomes many of its pilgrims throughout the year.

At the foot of the Basque mountains, in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, life is good, take the time to stroll through its alleys, to eat on its various terraces, or to rest in the many guesthouses found there.

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11.8 km

Porte Notre-Dame

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the obligatory passage on the Way of Compostela, the Notre Dame gate is a beautiful tower in the fortress of Saint Jean Pied de Port. Walk through the door and you will find yourself in another world, another atmosphere of bygone times, a dive into the Middle Ages, all the houses of the old town bear witness to it.

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