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Porte Saint-Jacques – Château d'Apat loop from Lacarre

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Porte Saint-Jacques – Château d'Apat loop from Lacarre

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Porte Saint-Jacques – Château d'Apat loop from Lacarre

04:59

18.0km

310m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: June 27, 2026

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4.66 km

Saint-Pierre d'Usakoa Church

Highlight • Religious Site

The church of Saint-Pierre is located on the GR65 in the village square of St-Jean-le-Vieux. There is also the good Hotel Restaurant Mendy.
You definitely have to see the church …

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8.90 km

⭐️🐷 Citadel of Mendiguren

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From 1625 onwards, the local castle was expanded into a citadel. Under the direction of the French fortress architect Vauban, the city's defenses were also fundamentally rebuilt by 1728.

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9.14 km

Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary

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Nice church in the centre of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, and well worth a visit at the start of your camino

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9.19 km

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 …

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9.34 km

Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port Old Town

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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.

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9.43 km

Citadel of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port

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Built in 1625 on the banks of the Nive, it is an essential place on your journey

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9.43 km

Bishops' Prison (Prison des Évêques)

Highlight • Historical Site

15.2 km

Château d'Apat

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The Château d'Apat is located directly on the GR65 and offers a beautiful backdrop for selfies and group photos. The castle is privately owned and cannot be visited.
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Way Types & Surfaces

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14.0 km

2.52 km

967 m

335 m

209 m

Surfaces

14.3 km

1.81 km

1.58 km

161 m

< 100 m

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Porte Saint-Jacques – Château d'Apat loop from Lacarre

Saint-Pierre d'Usakoa Church

⭐️🐷 Citadel of Mendiguren

Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary