Col d'Urdanzia from Saint Etienne de Baigorry

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 Saint Etienne de Baigorry 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 Saint Etienne de Baigorry 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 Saint Etienne de Baigorry is 6.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Col d'Urdanzia from Saint Etienne de Baigorry is 7.3%.

Col d'Urdanzia from Saint Etienne de Baigorry has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.5%.

The summit of Col d'Urdanzia from Saint Etienne de Baigorry is at 2841 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:15:56 to climb Col d'Urdanzia from Saint Etienne de Baigorry. At 7 mph the time is 00:53:45, and at 9 mph 00:41:54. For the fastest cyclists, 00:31:28 is an achievable time.

Col d'Urdanzia from Saint Etienne de Baigorry is located in the region Pyrénées-Atlantiques in France.