VAE N°19 - Les crêtes d'Issarbe

It must be said that the proposed route requires complete physical preparation or an electric bike equipped with the latest technology. Five passes to get through, 1465 m of total elevation gain in 55 km to complete a high-end loop. Freed from physical limitations and assured of adequate autonomy, the "e-cyclist" can fully enjoy the landscapes crossed by little crowded and popular roads as much as he wants. When turning around a curve, a small herd of three hundred sheep can appear under the uninhibited gaze of some “Blondes d’Aquitaine”. These natural obstacles require caution, but they provide a great sense of freedom and bring the charm and interest of this circuit without any doubt. A short detour through a "cayolar" after the Soudet pass is also an opportunity to bring a piece of "Ossau Iraty" cheese or simply to chat with a shepherd.