To Spain via Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
From Urt to Came, the route follows a peaceful, bucolic cycle route that partly runs alongside the Bidouze river, which is rich in biodiversity.
From Came onwards, the gradients are short but difficult with a loaded bike. Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, in the heart of a mountain cirque, is the first stage town on the Camino Francès.
From Urt to Escos, the Scandiberique follows the same route as the V81Pyrenean Piedmont cycle route.
The association is also proposing a low-relief route along the Adour to reach the ocean and then Spain.
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The well-maintained route continues through the wet meadows of the Adour and then follows the meandering course of the Bidouze. It passes through the quaint little ports of Guiche, Bidache and Came, which bear witness to the river trade of days gone by.
Two kilometers from the greenway, take a refreshing break at Lac des Arroques.
The association offers a route with gentle terrain along the Adour River, leading to the coast and then on to Spain.
A challenging stretch, particularly between Came and Escos, where the climbs are short and steep.
From Escos, you can head towards Salies-de-Béarn via the V81 greenway, which crosses the Gave d’Oloron via the bridge of the old railway line.
It’s well worth spending some time in Saint-Palais : have a drink in the Place du Foirail or enjoy a picnic on the banks of the Bidouze.
Between Saint-Palais and Uhart Mixe stands the Gibraltar stele. A symbolic site, it lies at the crossroads of the pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela from Tours, Vézelay and Le Puy.
From Uhart-Mixe, the route becomes very challenging on a touring bike. It follows part of the pilgrims’ route, with some very steep gradients. It’s a good idea to stop for a break to take in the view of the lush green valleys, admire the traditional houses or sample the famous Ossau-Iraty cheese.
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, with its medieval streets, pink city walls and citadel, is a stopover town steeped in history.
Alternative to the section « To Spain via Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port »
The alternative route along the coast to Spain is a gentle one.
Cycling along the Adour, you arrive in Bayonne, where you join the La Vélodyssée itinerary, and reach the Spanish border along the ocean via Biarritz and Saint-Jean-de-Luz, the pearls of the Côte d’Argent.