Col Burdin Olatze
Pyrenees, France
Gradient:
<4%
4–7%
7–10%
10–12%
>12%
APPROACH ROUTES
Col Burdin Olatze is a Category 1 ascent in the Pyrenees, France, topping out at 892 m. The Menditte approach is the hardest — 11.8 km at 6.5%, 768 m gained, maxing at 15.4%. The steepest kilometre averages 13.9%, around km 2.7. It can also be climbed from Iholdy (15.1 km at 4.9%): 2 measured approaches in all, each profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 5.0. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.
RIDE THE CLIMB — FROM MENDITTE
KM 0.3
KM 0.8
KM 1.3
KM 1.8
KM 2.3
KM 2.8
KM 3.3
KM 3.8
KM 4.4
KM 4.9
KM 5.4
KM 5.9
KM 6.4
KM 6.9
KM 8.0
KM 8.5
KM 9.0
KM 9.5
KM 10.0
KM 10.5
KM 11.0
KM 11.5
KM 11.8COL BURDIN OLATZE
Summit
892m
Approaches
2
Hardest
CAT 1
Hardest side
11.8km