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Porte Saint-Jacques – Burdincurutcheta Pass loop from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port

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Porte Saint-Jacques – Burdincurutcheta Pass loop from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port

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Porte Saint-Jacques – Burdincurutcheta Pass loop from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port

03:35

47.7km

1,090m

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 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 752 m for 106 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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785 m

Porte Saint-Jacques

Highlight • Historical Site

As you hike, approach the Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port gate for a truly historic experience. This iconic entrance, known as the Porte Saint-Jacques, welcomes you with its impressive stone arch. Take time to admire the gate’s old-world charm and the stunning views of the surrounding Basque countryside before exploring the cobbled streets of this picturesque town.

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846 m

Porte Notre-Dame

Highlight • Other

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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956 m

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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1.02 km

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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1.04 km

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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11.2 km

Lecumberry

Highlight • Settlement

The small village of Lecumberry is on the road towards Iraty.

The Ibarnia farm serves as an ideal break for refueling.

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20.2 km

Col d'Haritzkurutxe

Mountain Pass

24.4 km

Burdincurutcheta Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

This pretty pass provides a beautiful introduction to the largest beech forest in Europe: the Iraty forest. From the village of Saint-Jean-le-Vieux, the climb is 20 kilometers long at an average gradient of 4.6% with a maximum of around 11%.

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29.1 km

Col Haltzako

Mountain Pass

47.5 km

SNCF Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port Station

Highlight • Rest Area

St Jean Pied de Port railway station with direct train services to Bayonne on the coast. In the summer of 2022, there were partial rail replacement services.

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47.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.0 km

2.27 km

797 m

590 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

45.0 km

2.29 km

361 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 8 July

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Porte Saint-Jacques – Burdincurutcheta Pass loop from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port

Porte Saint-Jacques

Porte Notre-Dame

Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port Old Town

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

Citadel of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port

Lecumberry

Burdincurutcheta Pass

SNCF Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port Station

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