Jata (Erbera)

Start Town	Altitude	Elevation Gain	Length	Gradient	Difficulty	Rating
Erbera	280m	251m	7.6 km	3.6%	104	***

Climb Description

Jata is a short climb with quite gentle gradients, running parallel to the coast in the Biscay province of the Basque Country. It is not very challenging for regular cyclists, but it is an enjoyable climb to ride. The climb from Erbera is largely in forest, with some nice viewpoints as you get closer to the coast.

Not far from Jata is the popular tourist sight of Gaztelugatxe. However, with many steps, it is not very accessible on a bicycle though and it is also situated on a main road which isn't great for cycling. Combined with the fact that it is quite overcrowded these days, we recommend giving it a miss and heading to nearby Gernika or Lekeitio instead to get a more authentic experience of Basque history.

Jata is open throughout the year.

Roads & Traffic

The road surface is in very good condition.

There is not a lot of traffic on the climb, but some of the roads nearby are quite busy, so plan your route carefully.

Alternative Routes

Jata can also be climbed from Bakio.

Nearby Climbs

Monte Oiz

Sollube

Monte Oiz

Cycling Holidays

We don't currently run any tours that include the climb to Jata. If you would be interested in customizing an itinerary to this region, please contact us and we would be happy to discuss the options.

You may also be interested in the links below to some of the holidays that we run nearby.