Col d'Urdanzia from Okoze

Col d'Urdanzia can be cycled from 2 sides. Col d'Urdanzia from Saint Etienne de Baigorry is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col d'Urdanzia from Okoze.

Col d'Urdanzia from Okoze is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

Col d'Urdanzia from Okoze is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

Col d'Urdanzia from Okoze is 11.7 km long.

The average gradient of Col d'Urdanzia from Okoze is 6.2%.

Col d'Urdanzia from Okoze has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.3%.

The summit of Col d'Urdanzia from Okoze is at 865 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:40:38 to climb Col d'Urdanzia from Okoze. At 11 km/h the time is 01:04:02, and at 15 km/h 00:46:57. For the fastest cyclists, 00:37:04 is an achievable time.

Col d'Urdanzia from Okoze is located in the region Pyrénées-Atlantiques in France.