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Col d'Elhulsaro from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port

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Elevation profile Col d'Elhulsaro from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port

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Difficulty points 971
Length 8.2 mi
Average gradient 7.5%
Steepest segment 17.2%
Total ascent 3225 ft

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8 hairpin turns
#19 toughest climb of Nouvelle-Aquitaine
#23 most elevation gain of Nouvelle-Aquitaine
#27 longest climb of Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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Col d'Elhulsaro from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is a climb in the region Pyrénées-Atlantiques. It is 8.2 mi long and bridges 3225 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 971. The top of the ascent is located at 3789 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Route de Napoléon & D 428

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Start of the Camino de Santiago. Beautiful landscape.... read more

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Start of the Camino de Santiago. Beautiful landscape.

Inizio del Cammino di Santiago. Splendido paesaggio.

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:38:30
7 mph 01:09:44
9 mph 00:54:20
12 mph 00:40:49

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col d'Elhulsaro can be cycled from 4 sides. Col d'Elhursaro from Ondarolle is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col d'Elhulsaro from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, Col d'Elhulsaro from Zihisarri & Col d'Elhulsaro from Pagola.

Col d'Elhulsaro from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port 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'Elhulsaro from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port 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'Elhulsaro from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is 8.2 mi long.

The average gradient of Col d'Elhulsaro from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is 7.5%.

Col d'Elhulsaro from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 17.2%.

The summit of Col d'Elhulsaro from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is at 3789 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:38:30 to climb Col d'Elhulsaro from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. At 7 mph the time is 01:09:44, and at 9 mph 00:54:20. For the fastest cyclists, 00:40:49 is an achievable time.

Col d'Elhulsaro from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is located in the region Pyrénées-Atlantiques in France.

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