Route N°29 - La Pierre Jacques
Inspired by the circuits of a renowned cycling event, the “Pierre Jacques” is a concentration of high mountain biking: two great passes between France and Spain and almost 3000 m of elevation gain. A great adventure between the passes and valleys of the Bearn, Navarre and the Soule Basque Country.
This is an original challenge for passes collectors, an unusual and colourful cross-border epic. Inspired by the circuits of a renowned cycle sports event, the "Pierre Jacques" is an important circuit between France and Spain. A concentration of high mountain biking: two large passes at an altitude of more than 1,500 m (the Pierre Saint-Martin and the Port de Larrau), three provinces (Bearn, Navarra and Soule) and almost 3,000 m of elevation gain. If the physical challenge is undeniable and reserves this circuit for daring climbers, the quality of the landscapes you will cross is also at the meeting point and contributes greatly to the beauty of this circuit. The mineral atmosphere of the Arres d'Anie, the Roncal valley and the architecture of the Navarrese villages, the flight over the Iraty forest, the passage near the Annie and Orhy peaks and the green picture of the Saison valley.
