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Roland's Pass – Route du Pas de Roland loop from Harpeko Saindua

Roland's Pass – Route du Pas de Roland loop from Harpeko Saindua

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Roland's Pass – Route du Pas de Roland loop from Harpeko Saindua

02:24

44.8km

840m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 16, 2026

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14.1 km

Roland's Pass

Highlight • Gorge

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 cliffs in a remarkable mineral setting. The road follows the river, in the Basque hinterland in a pleasant and bucolic atmosphere.

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Route du Pas de Roland

Highlight • Natural Monument

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 a remarkable mineral setting. The road follows the river, through the Basque hinterland, in a pleasant and bucolic atmosphere.

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16.7 km

Itxassou

Highlight • Restaurant

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 cherries. Also worth discovering is the Rabbit Forest, a space dedicated to dozens of species of rabbit. You will find many restaurants there which offer local gastronomy.

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21.9 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.

Espelette is famous for its aromatic Capsicum chili variety, which has been grown here since the 17th century. The chili is also better known by the name "Piment d´Espelette". On the typical Basque houses, chili peppers often hang from the front, with the harvest beginning in August.

A stroll through the shops with their diverse spice offerings, as well as cafes and restaurants, offers a varied selection.

The former castle, which is no longer in its original condition, now houses the town hall. The Saint Etienne church dates from the 17th century and was a fortified church.

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