Col de Napale from Bidegainea

Col de Napale can be cycled from 2 sides. Col de Napale from Bains de Garaibie is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Napale from Bidegainea.

Col de Napale from Bidegainea 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 de Napale from Bidegainea is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Col de Napale from Bidegainea is 3.1 km long.

The average gradient of Col de Napale from Bidegainea is 10.6%.

Col de Napale from Bidegainea has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 18.5%.

The summit of Col de Napale from Bidegainea is at 537 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:26:24 to climb Col de Napale from Bidegainea. At 11 km/h the time is 00:16:48, and at 15 km/h 00:12:19. For the fastest cyclists, 00:09:43 is an achievable time.

Col de Napale from Bidegainea is located in the region Pyrénées-Atlantiques in France.