From: 2.900,00 €
Essence and Traditions of the Basque Country
From: 1.050,00 €Self guided
One country between two nations
Picturesque bike loop in the heart of the basque land crossing Spain and France borders . The best bike proposal to be immersed in the basque heritage.
Leaving San Sebastian ( starting) through the coast line rim to the border and crossing the river by boat to France . Very typical fishing towns (San Jean de Luz, Biarritz) are being visited before reaching Bayonne. At this point the course flows into the inland territories of Sara, Espelette and Ainhoa, passing the Pyrenees range to Spain again and stay in Vera de Bidasoa town. Last day a green bike lane brings the riders to Irun to finally head to San Sebastian.
What's included
5 nights ( two of them in San Sebastian)
5 breakfasts
1 dinner
Detailed route information through app (Ride With GPS , Wikiloc)
Wellcome meeting and route briefing with our local managers
Gastronomy experiences recommendations on route
Luggage transferred between your hotels
Basic insurance
Not included
Any service to lonely rider
Lunch & dinners ( except the mentioned)
Bikes (consult renting options)
Boat tickets
Any no mentioned service
Other kind of insurance ( it´s recommended to bikers to bring their own)
Pre-etapa
Arrival in San Sebastián and you move on our own to the accommodation hotel for the first night. Take free time to visit the old city where you Will find the world famous “Pintxo” or “ Tapa” , the unique miniature food based on excellent raw materials . The establisment , also called Bar, have the counters plenty of this excellet and varied food.
ETAPA 1
San Sebastián – Hondarribia
This first stage, departing from San Sebastián, will take us to the old and charming fishing village of Pasajes San Juan, which we will access by boat. Ascent by road to Mount Jaizkibel (500 meters approx.) Descend to the fortified town of Hondarribia.
Last point before leaving Spain and crossing the river Bidasoa and to reach the Basque land in France.
Accommodation
ETAPA 2
Hondarribia – Biarritz
After crossing the Bidasoa river, we take the bike paths next to the beach and you will ride along the coastal road, called “La corniche”, towards the charming town of Saint Juan de Luz. Visit of this typically Basque town. You will continue along local roads and near the Basque coastl crossing the villages of Guetary, Bidart until reaching the glamour and nice town of Biarritz.
Accommodation.
ETAPA 3
Biarritz – Ainhoa
Leaving Biarritz in the morning , we will continue along the Eurovelo local road, that goes paralell the coast until reaching Bayona village , the capital of the French Basque Country. Then we will approch the Adour river , located in the north of the city. We will continue along the bicycle paths that runs parallel to the river until we will reach the point where we will take the inland road passing through the traditional Basque Villages and arriving to the charming village of Ainhoa.
Accomodation
ETAPA 4
Ainhoa – Irun
Departure from Ainhoa Village by road and we will pass through the small French villages near the Pyrenees mountains. We visit the small and flirty town of Sara and will continue the route crossing the Pyrenees mountains in order to descend to the town of Bera del Bidasoa, a Navarran town in Spain. We willl take the Bidasoa Greenway that will take us to the Border town of Irun. In this village we will take the train in order to come back to San Sebastián. *
*Ask for a private transfer from Irun to San Sebastián
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DESCRIPTION
We suggest you to discover the best of the Basque Country by bike, between Spain & France, with its historic fishing villages and umatched Luxury destination of Biarritz. Its ancient ,traditional and charming inland Basque Villages . We propose the best of both Spain & France Basque Country with a amazing combination between the inland and coastal areas.
⇒ The quiet comarcal roads along the coast with excellent views over the cantabrian sea.
⇒ Sailing by boat and crossing the border through the Bidasoa river
⇒ The Basque fishing towns of Pasajes San Juan, the old and fortified town Hondarribia, the traditional French Basque of Saint Jean de Luz, the luxury town of Biarritz.
⇒ The charming towns of Sara and Ainhoa Will belong you to visit the heart of the Basque Country .
INSCRIPTION
PEOPLE | Minimum 2 people
INCLUDE | 4 Nights accommodation – 4 Breakfast – Road Book – Wellcoming & Assintance – Baggages transport between hotels.
NOT INCLUDE
- Bike for renting ( 140 € ) – Consult another type of bicycle–
- Travel inssurance
- Meals
- Ticket boats
- Ticket train from Irun to San Sebastián
- Any other service not specified in the section INCLUDE
PRICE | 830 €
PEOPLE | Minimum 4 people
INCLUDE | 4 Nights accommodation, – 4 Breakfast – Road Book. -Wellcoming & Assintance – Accompaying guide during the route .
NOT INCLUDE
- Renting Touring Bike ( 140 € ) per Bike
- Meals
- Travel insurance
- Any another service not specified in INCLUDE
PRICE | 1.450 €
BIKES
TOURING SPECIALIZED SIRRUS or similar
Perfect for a Grand Fund or an epic weekend walk, Secteur Sport’s Endurance Road Geometry , the FACT carbon fork, the vibration-absorbing Zertz in the frame and the fork and the profiled tubular tubes offer a stable ride, smooth and fast The AXIS Classic wheelset and the Shimano Sora 9-speed compact transmission add efficiency and reliability to any road adventure.
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