Elurretxe

Basque Country, Spain

Gradient:

<4%

4–7%

7–10%

10–12%

>12%

Approach route

APPROACH ROUTES

Elurretxe

from Irun

CAT 2

Distance

9.2km

Elevation

500m

Avg %

5.4%

Max %

18.8%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Elurretxe

from Elizalde

CAT 3

Distance

8.0km

Elevation

350m

Avg %

4.4%

Max %

11.7%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Elurretxe is a Category 2 ascent in Basque Country, Spain, topping out at 502 m. The Irun approach is the hardest — 9.2 km at 5.4%, 500 m gained, maxing at 18.8%. The steepest kilometre averages 16.3%, around km 4. It can also be climbed from Elizalde (8.0 km at 4.4%): 2 measured approaches in all, each profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 2.7. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.