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Col d’Arnostéguy from Arnéguy

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3 reviews | Elevation profile | 6 photos
This climb is partly on a gravel surface, but can be ridden with a road bike.
Col d’Arnostéguy from Arnéguy
Col d’Arnostéguy from Arnéguy
Col d’Arnostéguy from Arnéguy
Col d’Arnostéguy from Arnéguy
Col d’Arnostéguy from Arnéguy
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Difficulty points 1177
Length 8.1 mi
Average gradient 7.8%
Steepest segment 19.8%
Total ascent 3353 ft

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Beautiful scenery
Hidden gem
17 hairpin turns
Gravel
#43 toughest climb of France
#18 most elevation gain of Nouvelle-Aquitaine
#28 longest climb of Nouvelle-Aquitaine
#51 average steepest climb of Spanish Pyrenees
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Col d’Arnostéguy from Arnéguy is a climb in the region French Pyrenees. It is 8.1 mi long and bridges 3353 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.8%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1177. The top of the ascent is located at 4055 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 3 reviews of this climb and uploaded 6 photos.

Road names: D128 & D428

5.0 by ZohiartzeA
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
One of the toughest climbs in the Pyrenees! The first km is around 18％ average gradient and overall goes above 10'5％ for 7Km... read more

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Col d’Arnostéguy from Arnéguy
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One of the toughest climbs in the Pyrenees! The first km is around 18％ average gradient and overall goes above 10'5％ for 7Km

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I think this is the French Zoncolan! The average gradient is very misleading, just like many other climbs in this part of the French Basque country. The Tour should come here more often, there are some super challenging and very steep climbs here, even if it's not as high as in the high mountains. But coming back to why this is the French Zoncolan; the first part, 6.8 kilometers to the Puerto de Beillurti has an average of 12.5 ％! Unfortunately, I don't have any good photos because that day, as often, it was very foggy in the Basque country.

Dit is volgens mij de Franse Zoncolan! Het gemiddeld hellingspercentage is zeer misleidend, net als bij vele andere klimmen in dit deel van Frans baskenland. Hier zou de Tour eens wat meer moeten komen, er zitten hier namelijk super uitdagende en erg steile klimmen, ook al is het niet zo hoog als in het hooggebergte. Maar even terugkomende waarom dit de Franse Zoncolan is; het eerste stuk, 6,8 kilometer tot de Puerto de Beillurti is gemiddeld 12,5 ％! Jammer genoeg heb ik geen goede foto's aangezien het die dag, zoals wel vaak, erg mistig was in het Baskenland.

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Indeed Niels , a beautiful tough climb but there are many tougher ones in this region . The Tour of Navarre is held in this region , perhaps the toughest stage race for amateurs . I have described some of them but in a more western setting.

Inderdaad Niels , een prachtige zware klim maar er zijn er in deze regio nog veel zwaardere . In deze streek wordt de ronde van Navarra gereden , de misschien wel zwaarste rittenkoers voor amateurs . Ik heb er enkele beschreven maar dan iets meer westelijk gelegen beklimmingen.

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:38:08
7 mph 01:09:28
9 mph 00:54:08
12 mph 00:40:40

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col d’Arnostéguy can be cycled from 2 sides. Col d’Arnostéguy from Estérençuby is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col d’Arnostéguy from Arnéguy.

Col d’Arnostéguy from Arnéguy 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’Arnostéguy from Arnéguy belongs to the Hors Catégorie, the top category. These are legendary and very tough climbs. A solid cycling condition, experience, and a good climbing gear ratio are essential to maintain a smooth cadence and complete the climb comfortably.

Col d’Arnostéguy from Arnéguy is 8.1 mi long.

The average gradient of Col d’Arnostéguy from Arnéguy is 7.8%.

Col d’Arnostéguy from Arnéguy has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 19.8%.

The summit of Col d’Arnostéguy from Arnéguy is at 4055 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:38:08 to climb Col d’Arnostéguy from Arnéguy. At 7 mph the time is 01:09:28, and at 9 mph 00:54:08. For the fastest cyclists, 00:40:40 is an achievable time.

Col d’Arnostéguy from Arnéguy is located in the region Euskal Herria in France.

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