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Stage Bayona to Saint-Jean-de-Luz

From Bayona To Saint-Jean-de-Luz

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Origin

Bayona

Destination

Saint-Jean-de-Luz

Distance

28.30 km

Duration

7.00 h

Difficulty

Moderate

Ascent

50 m

Stage of the Camino

Stage Description

First day of the Camino del Norte for those starting in France. The stage starts in Bayonne (Baiona in Basque), the historic capital of the French Basque Country, and follows the Basque coastline through Anglet and Biarritz, famous for its beaches and surfing tradition. After Biarritz, the road passes through Bidart and Guéthary, two seaside villages overlooking the Bay of Biscay, before descending to Saint-Jean-de-Luz, a former whaling port located in a sheltered bay. The route is 25-26 km long, mostly coastal, with a gentle profile except for the occasional steep climb between villages. The signposting is discreet in French territory.

Last updated: 22/08/2026

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