Jaizkibel Mendatea

Basque Country, Spain

Gradient:

<4%

4–7%

7–10%

10–12%

>12%

Approach route

APPROACH ROUTES

Jaizkibel Mendatea

from Pasaia

CAT 2

Distance

8.5km

Elevation

434m

Avg %

5.1%

Max %

11.1%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Jaizkibel Mendatea

from Hondarribia

CAT 3

Distance

9.8km

Elevation

442m

Avg %

4.5%

Max %

12.6%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Jaizkibel Mendatea is a Category 2 ascent in Basque Country, Spain, topping out at 455 m. The Pasaia approach is the hardest — 8.5 km at 5.1%, 434 m gained, maxing at 11.1%. The steepest kilometre averages 10.0%, around km 1.4. It can also be climbed from Hondarribia (9.8 km at 4.5%): 2 measured approaches in all, each profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 2.2. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.