The Top 20 Mountain Passes in Gipuzkoa
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Last updated: October 13, 2025
This is a legendary climb in the area.
It's nine kilometers long, accumulating 525 meters of elevation gain at an average gradient of 5.8%.
The views are magnificent, and there's …
It's nine kilometers long, accumulating 525 meters of elevation gain at an average gradient of 5.8%.
The views are magnificent, and there's …
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Anyone who has made it this far has climbed 450m from 0m, sometimes with up to 12%! Depending on the temperature, bike, luggage etc. quite a challenge. But what don't …
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A very hard climb of 3.8km with an average of 11.1%. It has very hard ramps but it is a nice climb with a good road. From above you can see to one side the entire Txingudi bay.
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A hill prior to the summit of Ernio, where you will find the Zelatun hut where you can eat wonderfully.
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Road that goes up from the town of Itziar and that goes up along the mountainous system where there is a small nucleus called Izarraitz. This climb is famous for the return to the Basque Country.
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Top of the climb from both east & west, there is a cafe at the junction as well
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This impressive hill has a long pastoral tradition. In its meadows you can see sheep and cows grazing among the limestone cliffs with a spectacular background view of valleys and mountains.
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Udana from Oñati is a climb in the Basque Country region. It has a length of 6.9 kilometers and an ascent of 270 vertical meters with a slope of 3.9% …
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The Alto de Ixua is an iconic mountain pass in Eibar, with steep slopes that make it a classic Basque cycling route. From its summit, you can enjoy sweeping views …
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Atagoiti is located in Basque Country. From Ormaiztegi, the Atagoiti is 9.5 km long. Along this distance 322 altimeters are bridged. The average slope of the rise is, therefore, 3.4%.
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