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New Aquitaine
Bayonne
Saint-Pée-Sur-Nivelle

Saint-Ignace Pass – Sare loop from Ascain

Moderate

4.3

(13)

103

riders

Saint-Ignace Pass – Sare loop from Ascain

02:27

38.5km

440m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.60 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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2

5.92 km

Saint-Ignace Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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 …

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3

9.50 km

Sare

Highlight • Settlement

Sare is a beautiful town in the Basque Country, at the foot of the Rhune. Out of season, most shops and hotels are closed, but in summer the village is very lively. Don't miss the Basque pelota fronton!

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4

15.0 km

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

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5

28.8 km

Saint-Barbe Point

Highlight • Lake

The Pointe de la Saint-Barbe is an emblematic place in Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The panorama of the bay is magnificent while in the background the first Basque mountains stand proudly. The site …

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6

28.9 km

Promenade Feodor Chaliapine

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Perfect bike trail overlooking the Bay of Saint-Jean-de-Luz to the top of the cliffs

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7

30.6 km

Port of Saint-Jean-de-Luz

Highlight • Settlement

Located at the mouth of the Nivelle, the port of Saint-Jean-de-Luz is the leading tuna port in France. It is located in the hollow of the beautiful bay of Saint-Jean-de-Luz. …

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35.6 km

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38.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.7 km

14.5 km

4.24 km

4.01 km

111 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.3 km

8.17 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 22 August

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