Although short, the ascent of Mount Artzamendi is classified as an hors catégorie due to its steep slopes. This is especially the case after kilometer 7, where the gradient often hovers around 15%, peaking at 20%.

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Laurent Campos

June 6, 2025

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For me, this is one of the most difficult passes to climb, with astonishing gradients, exceeding 16% in some places. The view from the summit is magnificent, but be careful, the road is very narrow on the descent. An experience not to be missed for lovers of cycling and intense effort.

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1. Itxassou – Roland Gorge loop from Urt

86.7km

04:41

1,660m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Roland Gorge – Roland's Pass loop from Saint-Esteben

69.8km

04:02

1,650m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. No Roland – Mont Artzamendi loop from Bayonne

75.3km

04:21

1,630m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Distance 11.0 km

Uphill 990 m

Downhill 140 m

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Tuesday 27 January

11°C

1°C

25 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Location: Itxassou, Bayonne, New Aquitaine, France

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Ascent of Mount Artzamendi from Laxia

1. Itxassou – Roland Gorge loop from Urt

2. Roland Gorge – Roland's Pass loop from Saint-Esteben

3. No Roland – Mont Artzamendi loop from Bayonne

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