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Peñas de Aya from Irun via Erlaitz

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Peñas de Aya from Irun via Erlaitz
Peñas de Aya from Irun via Erlaitz
Peñas de Aya from Irun via Erlaitz
Peñas de Aya from Irun via Erlaitz
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Statistics

Difficulty points 510
Length 4.8 mi
Average gradient 6.7%
Steepest segment 16.9%
Total ascent 1699 ft

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7 hairpin turns
#75 toughest climb of Spanish Pyrenees
#52 most elevation gain of Basque Mountains
#79 longest climb of Basque Mountains
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Peñas de Aya from Irun via Erlaitz is a climb in the region Basque Country. It is 4.8 mi long and bridges 1699 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.7%, resulting in a difficulty score of 510. The top of the ascent is located at 1690 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 7 reviews of this climb and uploaded 4 photos.

Road names: Barrio Meaka & Barrio Olaberria

4.0 by wouteraben
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
The climb is actually only 4 kilometers long and then runs a little bit sloping doo4 Very steep at the beginning, but fun if you're in the area!... read more

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Peñas de Aya from Irun via Erlaitz
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Reviews (7)

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wouteraben
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1 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app
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The climb is actually only 4 kilometers long and then runs a little bit sloping doo4 Very steep at the beginning, but fun if you're in the area!

De klim is eigenlujk maar 4 kilometer lang en loopt daarna een beetje glooiend doo4 Erg steil aan het begin, wel leuk als je in de buurt bent!

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10 Mo 4.0
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The first few kilometres are tough, then it flattens out and is relatively easy. A nice tarmac road and little traffic. On the descent, nice views towards San Sebastián

De eerste kilometers zijn zwaar, daarna vlakt het af en is het relatief makkelijk. Een mooie asfaltweg en weinig verkeer. In de afdaling een mooi uitzicht richting San Sebastián

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12 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app
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A real must if you are in the area and want to hurt your legs. After 4km, you're off the altimeters and can roll out.

Een echte must als je in de buurt bent en je benen wilt pijnigen. Na 4km ben je van de hoogtemeters af en kun je lekker uitbollen.

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A long steep wall followed by a long false flat. This climb from the Donostia / San Sebastian cycling classic is a must do in the region if you can handle the gradient. Descending is best done along the other side, towards Oiartzun, as it is less steep, and handsome with views and more curvy.

Een lange steile muur gevolgd door een lang vals plat. Deze beklimming uit de wielerklassieker van Donostia / San Sebastian is een must do in de streek als je de hellingsgraad aankan. Afdalen kan best langs de andere kant, richting Oiartzun, want deze is minder steil, en knap met uitzichten en bochtiger.

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1 y 4.0 via the Climbfinder app
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The road is good and not very busy. The first 4 kilometres, which start off very strong, are quite steep (with some percentages over 12％ on the clock). The real summit is reached after a few descents and climbs. No superb views though, we'd go more for the ％!

La route est bonne et n’est pas très empruntée. Les 4 premiers kilomètres, qui commencent très fort sont bien raides (avec quelques pourcentage plus que 12％ à la montre). Le vrai sommet se trouve après quelques descentes et remontées. Pas de superbe vue cependant, on irait plus pour les ％ !

Peñas de Aya from Irun via Erlaitz
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Clasicomano
Clasicomano
2 y 4.0
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Although there are only 4 kilometres that concentrate the hardness, it is a very demanding climb. Constant double-digit gradients and no rest through the straights and horseshoes of the road.

In terms of scenery, the first part of the ascent is not very pretty as it passes through an enclosed forest that takes us to the Peñas de Aya.

In recent years it has been included in the Clásica San Sebastián, where it became the point where Remco Evenepoel decided the race in his victories. It was also climbed in the 2007 Tour of the Basque Country, in one of the hardest stages in its history with a finish in Oiartzun (victory for Juanjo Cobo when he was riding for Saunier).

A pesar de que son solo 4 kilómetros los que concentran la dureza, se trata de una ascensión de un nivel de exigencia muy alto. Pendientes de dobles dígitos constantes y sin ningún descanso a través de las rectas y herraduras que dibuja la carretera.

A nivel de paisaje, la primera parte de la ascensión no es demasiado bonita ya que transcurre por un cerrado bosque que nos lleva a las Peñas de Aya.

En los últimos años se ha incluido en la Clásica San Sebastián, donde se convirtió el punto en el que Remco Evenepoel decidió la carrera en sus victorias. También se ascendió en la Vuelta al País Vasco de 2007, en una de las etapas más duras de su historia con final en Oiartzun (victoria de Juanjo Cobo cuando corría en Saunier).

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Robb
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3 y 4.0

Found this extremely hard, the first half is mostly double digits that ease off as the road hits the plateau. Road surface was good with few cars

Peñas de Aya from Irun via Erlaitz
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Climbing times

5 mph 00:58:22
7 mph 00:41:19
9 mph 00:32:12
12 mph 00:24:11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Peñas de Aya can be cycled from 2 sides. Peñas de Aya from Irun via Erlaitz is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Peñas de Aya from Gurutze.

Peñas de Aya from Irun via Erlaitz 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!

Peñas de Aya from Irun via Erlaitz is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Peñas de Aya from Irun via Erlaitz is 4.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Peñas de Aya from Irun via Erlaitz is 6.7%.

Peñas de Aya from Irun via Erlaitz has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 16.9%.

The summit of Peñas de Aya from Irun via Erlaitz is at 1690 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:58:22 to climb Peñas de Aya from Irun via Erlaitz. At 7 mph the time is 00:41:19, and at 9 mph 00:32:12. For the fastest cyclists, 00:24:11 is an achievable time.

Peñas de Aya from Irun via Erlaitz is located in the region Basque Country in Spain.

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