Garate

Basque Country, Spain

Gradient:

<4%

4–7%

7–10%

10–12%

>12%

Approach route

APPROACH ROUTES

Garate

from Getaria

CAT 3

Distance

2.9km

Elevation

205m

Avg %

7.1%

Max %

10.7%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Garate

from Zumaia

CAT 3

Distance

4.7km

Elevation

218m

Avg %

4.6%

Max %

9.8%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Rising to 242 m in Basque Country, Spain, Garate is a Category 3 cycling climb. From Getaria, the toughest side climbs 2.9 km at 7.1% average — 205 m of ascent, pitching to 10.7% at its steepest. The steepest kilometre averages 9.4%, around km 2.2. It can also be climbed from Zumaia (4.7 km at 4.6%): 2 measured approaches in all, each profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 1.4. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.