Origin
Destination
Distance
15.40 km
Duration
4.00 h
Difficulty
Easy
Ascent
230 m
Stage of the Camino
Stage Description
Border stage crossing from the French Basque Country to the Spanish Basque Country. From Saint-Jean-de-Luz, the road momentarily moves away from the coast to pass through Ciboure and Urrugne, and begins the ascent to the Ibardin pass, a historic mountain pass between France and Spain. After the border it descends to Bera/Vera de Bidasoa and links up with the Bidasoa valley to Irún. There is also a variant along the coast passing through Hondarribia. The stage, about 16-18 km long, combines Atlantic scenery, oak forests and a barely perceptible border crossing. It ends in Irún, the first Spanish town on the Camino del Norte.
Last updated: 22/08/2026
Where to Sleep
Accommodations in this Stage
Find the perfect place for your rest in Saint-Jean-de-Luz o Irún.
Grand Hôtel Spa & Thalasso
Lafitenia Resort
Parc Victoria Hôtel
Appartement Saint-Jean-de-Luz, 2 pièces, 4 personnes - FR-1-239-522
Hôtel Chantaco Golf & Wellness
Hôtel de la Plage - Saint Jean de Luz
Hôtel et Résidence La Réserve
MADISON Saint Jean de Luz - Handwritten Collection
Résidence Odalys Erromardie Plage
Thalazur Saint Jean de Luz - Hôtel & Spa
Appartement rénové 3* proche centre, plage et Nivelle, avec balcon et équipements modernes - FR-1-4-616
Appartement Saint-Jean-de-Luz, 2 pièces, 4 personnes - FR-1-4-524
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