Urkiola

Basque Country, Spain

Gradient:

<4%

4–7%

7–10%

10–12%

>12%

Approach route

APPROACH ROUTES

Urkiola

from Mañaria

CAT 1

Distance

6.4km

Elevation

533m

Avg %

8.3%

Max %

12.7%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Urkiola

from Otxandio

CAT 4

Distance

4.7km

Elevation

140m

Avg %

Max %

8.4%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Rising to 700 m in Basque Country, Spain, Urkiola is a Category 1 cycling climb. From Mañaria, the toughest side climbs 6.4 km at 8.3% average — 533 m of ascent, pitching to 12.7% at its steepest. The steepest kilometre averages 11.8%, around km 2.3. It can also be climbed from Otxandio (4.7 km at 3.0%): 2 measured approaches in all, each profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 4.4. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.