Saint-Jean-de-Luz / Hendaye-Plage
Final stage of La Vélodyssée before reaching the Spanish border and the rhythm of the Bolero. A grandiose final route punctuated by exceptional sites such as the Socoa Fort and the Abbadia Observatory Castle. ⚠️ Follow the markings on the ledge carefully to avoid the dangerous part.
Gradients and elevation
Road types
Surface
Itinerary
⚠️ Due to marine erosion causing landslides, the original La Vélodyssée route along the Basque coast road was rerouted a few years ago. The new route features a steep incline for 400 meters. Cyclists are asked not to take the original route along the coast road.
From Haicabia, the descent to Hendaye will take you to the beach along a well-surfaced greenway. It follows the port and Txingudi Bay, crossing a wooden pontoon for almost 1 km, and leads you to Behobie, on the border with Spain, on the banks of the Bidasoa River.
Connections
Today the international station and Spanish border are only accessible via the N111, which carries very heavy traffic, so it’s not advisable to tackle the route by bike. If you take the train from the Hendaye-Plage station, this will help you navigate this obstacle.
Continue on the Atlantic Coast Route - EuroVelo 1
Continue your adventure on the EuroVelo 1 towards Spain and then Portugal. In Spain, follow the two ancient paths of the "Camino de Santiago" (or Way of St. James) and the "Ruta Vía de la Plata".
