Larraitz

Basque Country, Spain

Gradient:

<4%

4–7%

7–10%

10–12%

>12%

Approach route

APPROACH ROUTES

Larraitz

from Amezketa

CAT 3

Distance

5.9km

Elevation

248m

Avg %

4.2%

Max %

9.7%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Larraitz

from Zaldibia

CAT 3

Distance

6.1km

Elevation

227m

Avg %

3.7%

Max %

9.1%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Rising to 399 m in Basque Country, Spain, Larraitz is a Category 3 cycling climb. From Amezketa, the toughest side climbs 5.9 km at 4.2% average — 248 m of ascent, pitching to 9.7% at its steepest. The steepest kilometre averages 8.7%, around km 2.7. It can also be climbed from Zaldibia (6.1 km at 3.7%): 2 measured approaches in all, each profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 1.0. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.