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Col d'Elhursaro from Ondarolle

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Col d'Elhursaro from Ondarolle
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Elevation profile Col d'Elhursaro from Ondarolle

Statistics

Difficulty points 983
Length 5.9 mi
Average gradient 9.3%
Steepest segment 17.8%
Total ascent 2927 ft

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Beautiful scenery
15 hairpin turns
#18 toughest climb of Nouvelle-Aquitaine
#31 most elevation gain of Nouvelle-Aquitaine
#59 longest climb of Nouvelle-Aquitaine
#80 average steepest climb of Basque Mountains
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Col d'Elhursaro from Ondarolle is a climb in the region Pyrénées-Atlantiques. It is 5.9 mi long and bridges 2927 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 9.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 983. The top of the ascent is located at 3924 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 1 photo.

Road name: D128

This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
This is a very nice climb. Not very hard by Basque Country standards, but very irregular, and there are regularly sections of 12-15% for a few hundred meters. Not to be underestimated. Above 500m, hardly any trees grow (probably not as a natural tree line, but as a result of logging), so you always have an open view. Because of the low hanging clouds I had the misfortune to see nothing at the top. The descent on the other side is narrow and twisty, so make sure your brakes are in order. ... read more

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BianchiPeter
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This is a very nice climb. Not very hard by Basque Country standards, but very irregular, and there are regularly sections of 12-15% for a few hundred meters. Not to be underestimated.
Above 500m, hardly any trees grow (probably not as a natural tree line, but as a result of logging), so you always have an open view. Because of the low hanging clouds I had the misfortune to see nothing at the top.
The descent on the other side is narrow and twisty, so make sure your brakes are in order.

Dit is een heel mooie klim. Naar baskenland-normen misschien niet superzwaar, maar heel onregelmatig, en er zitten toch regelmatig stukken in van 12-15% gedurende enkele honderden meters. Zeker niet te onderschatten dus.
Boven 500m groeien nauwelijks bomen (wellicht geen natuurlijke bomengrens, maar als gevolg van houtkap), waardoor je altijd een open zicht hebt. Door de laaghangende wolken had ik dan wel de pech om op de top niks te zien.
De afdaling aan de andere kant is smal en bochtig, dus zorg dat je remmen in orde zijn.

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Andre
5 y 5.0
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Magnificent climb in the Basque Country in the region of Navarra and when you hear Navarro then the real insiders know that the climbs are super steep and usually linked to the perhaps the toughest stage race for amateurs in Spain last century which was the gateway to professional cycling because whoever shone here could count as a Spaniard on a professional contract.
Frederico Bahamontos the eagle of Toledo discovered Lucien Van Impe in this round and gave him a pro contract after Lucien won 5 of the 6 stages. A few weeks later Lucien would shine in the Tour de France.
But back to the climb which is along a very narrow track all the way up with one turn after another and luckily those turns are there because if it would go straight up you would be very disappointed. You never get into a good rhythm because of the constantly varying inclination percentages which are always high, except for one moment at kilometre 4. But the beautiful surroundings and far beautiful views make up for all the misery and a must for your bucket list.

Pracht van een beklimming in het Baskenland in de regio Navarra en als je Navarro hoort dan weten de echte insiders dat de klimmin super steil zijn en meestal gelinkt aan de de misschien wel zwaarste rittenkoers voor amateurs die vorig eeuw in Spanje de instappoort was naar het profrennen want wie hier schitterde kon als Spanjaard rekenen op een profcontract.
Frederico Bahamontos de adelaar van Toledo ontdekte in deze ronde Lucien Van Impe en bezorgde hem een profcontract nadat Lucien 5 van de 6 etappes had gewonnen . Enkele weken later zou Lucien al schitteren in de tour de France.
Maar terug naar de klim die langs een super smal baantje helemaal naar boven kronkelt met de ene bocht na de andere en gelukkig zijn die bochten er want moest het rechtdoor naar boven lopen zou de moed je in de schoenen zinken zo zwaar. Je geraakt hier nooit in je ritme door de constant verschillende stijgingspercentages die altijd hoog zijn op één momentje na aan kilometerpaal 4 . Maar de prachtige omgeving en verre mooie uitzichten onderweg maken alle ellende goed en een must voor je bucketlist.

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:11:37
7 mph 00:50:42
9 mph 00:39:31
12 mph 00:29:41

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col d'Elhursaro 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'Elhursaro from Ondarolle 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'Elhursaro from Ondarolle 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'Elhursaro from Ondarolle is 5.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Col d'Elhursaro from Ondarolle is 9.3%.

Col d'Elhursaro from Ondarolle has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 17.8%.

The summit of Col d'Elhursaro from Ondarolle is at 3924 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:11:37 to climb Col d'Elhursaro from Ondarolle. At 7 mph the time is 00:50:42, and at 9 mph 00:39:31. For the fastest cyclists, 00:29:41 is an achievable time.

Col d'Elhursaro from Ondarolle is located in the region Pyrénées-Atlantiques in France.

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