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The Metkiritz pass is a very easy and accessible climb that offers cyclists a pleasant experience with its spectacular natural landscapes. The road is in perfect condition although there is traffic as it is a national road. The views from the top are not attractive, although the surroundings are.

One of the best discoveries this year. I was really looking forward to visiting this area of the Pyrenees, and it has clearly exceeded my expectations. In addition, it was a beautiful day, with sun and good temperature. I couldn't ask for more. Sorogain is a border crossing with 2 very different sides. The Spanish side is flat and enjoyable, crossing a beech forest, following the course of a stream and opening up the majestic valley in the final part, surrounded by horses and sheep. It is approximately 8km with an average gradient of 3%, with the last 2km being harder and with irregular slopes. The French side is also spectacular but much harder. It is also 8km but with an average gradient of 8% and peaks of 18%. There are several km with an average gradient of over 10%, and the final slope is 500m at 15%!!! The views of the Urepel valley are wonderful. The road on both sides is in perfect condition, although it is very narrow and you have to be careful with the few cars there are.

An Alto that is not quite as tough on the legs, but you have to go over there first. In August I was looking forward to refreshments, but then the stand was not open... well, then the beautiful descent follows...

Of the ports that the area is there is the hardest

nice area with drinking water

The mountain "Erro" has 801 meters. On the summit, a hawker with soft drinks and chairs has prepared for the many pilgrims.

Long mountain pass that links the Baztán and Arga valleys. The road is not very wide, although it is perfectly paved and does not usually have much traffic. From the Irurita slope it has a length of 15 kilometers in which almost a thousand meters of unevenness are overcome. It has become well known as it is traditionally included in the cycling tour that is held every year in honor of the Navarrese cyclist Miguel Indurain. The Irurita slope alternates very hard sections with other more bearable ones, with slopes of up to 12%. From the Eugi side, the pass is barely six kilometers long, very bearable, except for the last two, with an average percentage of between 8.2 and 9.4%.

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