Jaizkibel (Lezo)

Start Town	Altitude	Elevation Gain	Length	Gradient	Difficulty	Rating
Lezo	455m	440m	8.2 km	5.4%	311	****

Climb Description

Jaizkibel is one of the most famous cycling climbs in the Basque Country. For many years it has been a key climb in the San Sebastían Classic, and it has even been included twice in recent years.

The climb from Lezo is the more scenic of the two sides. It begins with a series of hairpins surrounded by trees; however, the road soon straightens out and the scenery opens up, offering glorious views out to the Bay of Biscay and across to France.

Jaizkibel is open throughout the year.

Roads & Traffic

The road is in very good condition and there is little traffic throughout the climb.

Alternative Routes

Jaizkibel can also be climbed from the east, beginning in Hondarribia.

Nearby Climbs

Monte Igueldo

Castillo del Inglés

Bordako Tontorra

Aia

Urdaneta

Garate

Azurki

Iturburu

Itziar

Aritxulegi

Cycling Holidays

Jaizkibel is one of the star climbs on our Basque Mountains cycling holiday.

In the links below you can find out more about this and other similar tours that we run in the region.