Jara from Irouléguy via Route du Génie

Jara can be cycled from 3 sides. Jara is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Jara from Uhaldea & Jara from Irouléguy via Route du Génie.

Jara from Irouléguy via Route du Génie 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!

Jara from Irouléguy via Route du Génie 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.

Jara from Irouléguy via Route du Génie is 4.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Jara from Irouléguy via Route du Génie is 7.6%.

Jara from Irouléguy via Route du Génie has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 17.7%.

The summit of Jara from Irouléguy via Route du Génie is at 2644 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:58:21 to climb Jara from Irouléguy via Route du Génie. At 7 mph the time is 00:41:18, and at 9 mph 00:32:11. For the fastest cyclists, 00:24:11 is an achievable time.

Jara from Irouléguy via Route du Génie is located in the region Pyrénées-Atlantiques in France.