Azkarate mendatea

Basque Country, Spain

Gradient:

<4%

4–7%

7–10%

10–12%

>12%

Approach route

APPROACH ROUTES

Azkarate mendatea

from Elgoibar

CAT 2

Distance

5.7km

Elevation

365m

Avg %

6.4%

Max %

10%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Azkarate mendatea

from Azkoitia

CAT 3

Distance

5.6km

Elevation

284m

Avg %

5.1%

Max %

11.5%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Azkarate mendatea is a Category 2 ascent in Basque Country, Spain, topping out at 410 m. The Elgoibar approach is the hardest — 5.7 km at 6.4%, 365 m gained, maxing at 10.0%. The steepest kilometre averages 9.0%, around km 3.2. It can also be climbed from Azkoitia (5.6 km at 5.1%): 2 measured approaches in all, each profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 2.3. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.