Urkaregi

Basque Country, Spain

Gradient:

<4%

4–7%

7–10%

10–12%

>12%

Approach route

APPROACH ROUTES

Urkaregi

from Elgoibar

CAT 3

Distance

6.3km

Elevation

287m

Avg %

4.6%

Max %

12%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Urkaregi

from Markina-Xemein

CAT 3

Distance

6.7km

Elevation

243m

Avg %

3.6%

Max %

10.4%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Rising to 368 m in Basque Country, Spain, Urkaregi is a Category 3 cycling climb. From Elgoibar, the toughest side climbs 6.3 km at 4.6% average — 287 m of ascent, pitching to 12.0% at its steepest. The steepest kilometre averages 10.6%, around km 1.9. It can also be climbed from Markina-Xemein (6.7 km at 3.6%): 2 measured approaches in all, each profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 1.3. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.