Best of Basque Country

by Discover France
Region
Pyrenees
Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Easy
D-Score™
D2 - Intermediate

Overview

The Basque Country is your home during your stay. A cycling escapade spiced with an omnipresent Basque character, softened by a landscape in love with a green setting, between ocean and mountains. You will explore the coastal part on the ocean shore between Bayonne , Biarritz and Saint-Jean-de-Luz , magnificent colorful Basque villages such as Sare , Ainhoa or La Bastide-Clairence , classified as "Most Beautiful Villages of France ", without forgetting Espelette and its famous pepper.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival in Bayonne

Arrival in Bayonne

Day 2: From Bayonne to Saint-Jean-de-Luz

32 km 376 m

D1

From Bayonne to Saint-Jean-de-Luz

Day 3: From Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Cambo-les-Bains

40 km 600 m

D1

From Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Cambo-les-Bains

Day 4: From Cambo-les-Bains to Bardos

42 km 598 m

D1

From Cambo-les-Bains to Bardos

Day 5: From Bardos to Dax

58 km 375 m

D1

From Bardos to Dax

Day 6: From Dax to Soustons

51 km 357 m

D1

From Dax to Soustons

Day 7: From Soustons to Bayonne

52 km 192 m

D1

From Soustons to Bayonne

Day 8: Departure from Bayonne

Departure from Bayonne

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support

About the Pyrenees

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