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New Aquitaine

Itxassou – Towpath along the Nive loop from Bayonne

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
New Aquitaine

Itxassou – Towpath along the Nive loop from Bayonne

Hard

5.0

(1)

12

riders

Itxassou – Towpath along the Nive loop from Bayonne

03:37

56.1km

590m

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: June 16, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 304 m

After 55.9 km for 257 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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27.0 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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31.6 km

Magnificent little Basque village which owes its fame to the Espelette pepper. Basque architecture is omnipresent in a very pleasant and warm atmosphere.

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45.7 km

They have beer, micheladas, wine, soft drinks, coffee, chips, waffles, jalapeño poppers, and pétanque! You can call ahead and reserve kayaks or stand-up paddle too.

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47.6 km

Towpath along the Nive

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Nice walk along the water

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47.8 km

Cycle Path Along the Nive

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A nicely paved cycle path, very easy to ride

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48.1 km

Nive Riverside Cycle Path

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Bike path completely separated from the road along the Nive! Watch out for pedestrians and dogs

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54.8 km

Bayonne Market Halls

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Carreau des Halles is a market in Bayonne where you can eat delicious.

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54.9 km

Marengo Bridge

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Spectacular view of Baiona

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56.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.6 km

13.8 km

12.4 km

711 m

313 m

239 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

43.2 km

11.1 km

983 m

604 m

< 100 m

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