What is the difficulty level of this tour?

This tour is rated moderate. While most stages are manageable, two days include notable climbing with up to 650 metres of elevation gain. The terrain mixes cycle paths, quiet roads, and some hilly stretches through the Pyrenean foothills. An e-bike is strongly recommended if you prefer a more relaxed pace.

What type of accommodation is provided?

You will stay in 3- and 4-star hotels throughout the tour. Two dinners are included in the package. Biarritz nights are in a 3-star superior hotel.

How do I get to Biarritz?

Biarritz-Anglet-Bayonne Airport serves many European cities. Bayonne TGV station is a short transfer away, with high-speed trains from Paris. You will need to plan your own travel to and from Biarritz.

What type of bike is best for this tour?

A touring bike works well for most of the route. An e-bike is ideal for the hillier stages. Road bikes are also available for experienced cyclists who prefer a sportier ride.

When is the best time to do this tour?

The tour runs from April to October. Late spring and early autumn offer mild weather and fewer crowds. July and August are warmer and livelier, with a summer surcharge reflecting higher accommodation demand.

Is luggage transfer included?

Yes, your luggage is transferred between accommodations on all cycling days. You only need to carry a light daypack with essentials for the ride.

Does the tour cross into Spain?

Yes, on Day 2 you will cross the Bidassoa river by boat shuttle into Hondarribia, Spain, for one night. You return to France on Day 3 via the same shuttle.

What navigation tools are provided?

You will receive a detailed travel book with maps and route descriptions. A GPS navigation app is also included.

The Basque Country: Between Land and Ocean Coast

Nouvelle-Aquitaine / Pays Basque

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Trekking bikeE-bikeRoad Bike6 days / 5 nights155 km4/5Medium-EasyLinear

Short Description

Cycle through the French Basque Country from Biarritz along dramatic ocean cliffs, across the Spanish border to Hondarribia, and inland through lush green hills dotted with half-timbered villages. Six days of coastal and mountain scenery, Espelette peppers, and world-class gastronomy.

Tour Program

Day 1: Arrival in Biarritz
You will arrive at your 4-star hotel in Biarritz, one of Europe's most famous seaside resorts. Collect your documentation and road book. Magnificent ocean beaches, world-class surfing, and thalassotherapy centres are popular worldwide. In the evening, restaurants, bars, and lively squares will set the scene for your first night on the Basque Coast.
Night and breakfast in hotel 3\* Sup.

Day 2: Biarritz – Hondarribia (32 km; +300 m)
You will discover the wealth of natural spaces along the Basque cornice: valleys, ridges, towering cliffs, and farmland. Visit Saint-Jean-de-Luz and its famous bay, then Hendaye and the Abbadia domain. A river shuttle carries you across the Bidassoa into Spain and the fortified town of Hondarribia, famous for its tapas and colourful Basque houses. The walled old town, declared a Historic and Artistic Monument, is full of stately buildings surrounded by 16th-century walls dominated by the Castle of Charles V.
Night and breakfast in hotel 3\*.

Day 3: Hondarribia – Ainhoa or Espelette (43–48 km; +650 m)
From Hondarribia you will board the river shuttle back to Hendaye and continue to Ascain, with its prestigious Roman bridge. Four kilometres away, the little train of La Rhune can carry you to the highest peak of the Basque Country. After strolling through Sare with its picturesque streets, you will ride to the village of witches — legend says their spirits still haunt the surroundings. Your day ends in Ainhoa, a typical village with half-timbered houses and 800 years of history lining its main street.
Dinner, night and breakfast in hotel 3 or 4\*.

Day 4: Ainhoa/Espelette – Cambo-les-Bains area (20–40 km; +400 m)
After crossing the Pinodieta Pass, you will ride through Espelette, famous for its small wild Pottok horses and the iconic pepper that will tempt your taste buds. Then you will follow in Napoleon's footsteps along the Route des Cimes, a mountain road built during his time offering sweeping views of the Pyrenean foothills.
Dinner, night and breakfast in hotel 3\*.

Day 5: Cambo-les-Bains area – Biarritz (45 km; +230 m)
After the first 15 kilometres you will join a cycle track leading to Bayonne, famous for its local festivals and gastronomic food. Then you will cycle along the coast of Anglet and end your journey back in Biarritz, closing a magnificent loop between land and ocean.
Night and breakfast in hotel 3\* Sup.

Day 6: Departure
Departure after breakfast.

Tour details

LinearSelfguidedCouplesSolo travelersFriendsMinimum 1 personMinimum age 16 years

✅ What is included in the trip?

🏨 Overnight stay and breakfast
🍽️ 2 dinners (drinks excluded)
💼 Luggage transfer
📞 Local telephone assistance 7/7
🗺️ Maps
📲 GPS or navigation APP
🚢 The bay crossing by boat (return ticket) from Hendaye to Hondarribia

❌ What is not included?

🚎 Transfers not listed as Included
✈️ Journey to/from the starting point
🍽️ Meals and drinks not listed as Included
🖼️ Entrance fees and extras not listed
🛡️ Travel insurance
🌎 Tourist taxes

🙋 Common questions

What is the difficulty level of this tour?
This tour is rated moderate. While most stages are manageable, two days include notable climbing with up to 650 metres of elevation gain. The terrain mixes cycle paths, quiet roads, and some hilly stretches through the Pyrenean foothills. An e-bike is strongly recommended if you prefer a more relaxed pace.
What type of accommodation is provided?
You will stay in 3- and 4-star hotels throughout the tour. Two dinners are included in the package. Biarritz nights are in a 3-star superior hotel.
How do I get to Biarritz?
Biarritz-Anglet-Bayonne Airport serves many European cities. Bayonne TGV station is a short transfer away, with high-speed trains from Paris. You will need to plan your own travel to and from Biarritz.
What type of bike is best for this tour?
A touring bike works well for most of the route. An e-bike is ideal for the hillier stages. Road bikes are also available for experienced cyclists who prefer a sportier ride.
When is the best time to do this tour?
The tour runs from April to October. Late spring and early autumn offer mild weather and fewer crowds. July and August are warmer and livelier, with a summer surcharge reflecting higher accommodation demand.
Is luggage transfer included?
Yes, your luggage is transferred between accommodations on all cycling days. You only need to carry a light daypack with essentials for the ride.
Does the tour cross into Spain?
Yes, on Day 2 you will cross the Bidassoa river by boat shuttle into Hondarribia, Spain, for one night. You return to France on Day 3 via the same shuttle.
What navigation tools are provided?
You will receive a detailed travel book with maps and route descriptions. A GPS navigation app is also included.