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Route du Pas de Roland – Roland's Pass loop from Halsou-Larressore

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Route du Pas de Roland – Roland's Pass loop from Halsou-Larressore

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Route du Pas de Roland – Roland's Pass loop from Halsou-Larressore

03:33

45.6km

1,210m

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: April 29, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.76 km

Itxassou

Highlight • Settlement

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 the cherries of Itxassou.

Also discover the Rabbit Forest, an area dedicated to dozens of rabbit species.

You will find many restaurants that offer local cuisine.

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Route du Pas de Roland

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Pas de Roland is a gorge carved by the Nive River near Itxassou in Labourd. Located at the bottom of the gorge, the path runs alongside beautiful cliffs in a remarkable mineral setting. The road follows the river, through the Basque hinterland, in a pleasant and bucolic atmosphere.

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9.87 km

Roland's Pass

Highlight • Other

Beautiful view of the Nive, nice place for a stop.

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9.88 km

Roland's Pass

Highlight • Gorge

The Pas de Roland is a gorge dug by the Nive on the outskirts of Itxassou en Labourd. Located at the bottom of the gorge, the path runs along beautiful cliffs in a remarkable mineral setting. The road follows the river, in the Basque hinterland in a pleasant and bucolic atmosphere.

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19.3 km

Mehatseko Lepoa

Archaeological Site

20.8 km

Artzamendi Summit

Highlight • Summit

Artzamendi rises to 924 meters above sea level, making it the highest point in the Labourd province. The “bear mountain” in Basque is identifiable by its large white ball which serves as a civilian radar station. This summit offers a very nice 360 degree panorama.

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32.2 km

Nievetal

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Narrow valley road in the Nievetal

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45.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.3 km

5.00 km

1.30 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

43.4 km

2.17 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 1 July

26°C

16°C

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Route du Pas de Roland – Roland's Pass loop from Halsou-Larressore

Itxassou

Route du Pas de Roland

Roland's Pass

Roland's Pass

Artzamendi Summit

Nievetal

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