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Saint-Ignace Pass – Ascain loop from Biarritz

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Saint-Ignace Pass – Ascain loop from Biarritz

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Saint-Ignace Pass – Ascain loop from Biarritz

04:02

64.1km

670m

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 29, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.9 km

Foret d'Ustaritz

Forest

12.5 km

Goizbide

Mountain Pass

18.7 km

Church of Saint-Pierre, Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle

Highlight • Religious Site

A place with a very impressive church.

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26.3 km

The Col de Saint-Ignace is at an altitude of 169 meters. It is the starting point for many trails which lead to La Rhune and its surroundings. There is a car park but also a restaurant as well as the little train which leads to the summit of La Rhune.

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30.3 km

Saint-Ignace Pass – Departure point for the La Rhune train

Highlight • Rest Area

The Col de St Ignace, starting point for taking the little train from La Rhune! Magnificent

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33.4 km

Ascain

Highlight • Settlement

Ascain is an authentic village in the Basque Country. Populated by its typical houses, it sits in a unique atmosphere at the foot of the first peaks of the Pyrenees.

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40.4 km

Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle

Highlight • Bridge

Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle is one of the emblematic villages of the Basque Country. Authentic and welcoming, it has many historical treasures. It is here that the famous glove called chistera was created. The village was also at the heart of the witch hunts that hit the Basque Country.

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45.2 km

Lake Saint pee

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45.5 km

Beach

64.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.8 km

8.69 km

7.41 km

1.28 km

786 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

55.9 km

7.27 km

755 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Thursday 25 June

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Saint-Ignace Pass – Ascain loop from Biarritz

Church of Saint-Pierre, Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle

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