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Espelette – View of La Rhune loop from Halsou-Larressore

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Espelette – View of La Rhune loop from Halsou-Larressore

Hard

4.8

(5)

153

riders

Espelette – View of La Rhune loop from Halsou-Larressore

05:54

124km

1,560m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 72.3 km for 55 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

5.75 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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2

9.13 km

Col de Pinodieta

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The port of Pinodieta is 176 meters above sea level, between the towns of Espelette and Ainhoa. From the top you have incredible views.

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3

10.3 km

Stone Fountain

Highlight • Structure

4

12.6 km

Ainhoa

Highlight • Settlement

Ainhoa is one of the most beautiful villages in the region, with its Labourdine houses and its historic church. There is also a campsite, restaurants, several hotels. Do not hesitate to taste a taloa next to the pediment.

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5

25.8 km

Otxondo Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Small col on the border between the Basque Country and France. It has a restaurant with a bar and a small shop that sells snacks and souvenirs

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6

30.2 km

Panoramic views from the road

Highlight • Viewpoint

The views on this section of the road are simply wonderful. The best in the upward direction Elizondo-Otxondo.

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38.1 km

Baztan

Lake

95.5 km

Kustorrenea

Lake

9

114 km

View of La Rhune

Highlight • Viewpoint

beautiful road. nice view

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B

124 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

58.7 km

55.5 km

5.65 km

4.13 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

113 km

11.1 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (570 m)

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Monday 31 August

25°C

16°C

13 %

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