Kurtzeta (Arrasate)

Start Town	Altitude	Elevation Gain	Length	Gradient	Difficulty	Rating
Arrasate	702m	442m	7.8 km	5.4%	215	***

Climb Description

Kurtzeta is a cycling climb in the Alava part of the Basque Country in Northern Spain. It is an inconsistent climb with some steep gradients in the second half. Kurtzeta is a commonly used climb on the Tour of the Basque Country cycling race.

Much of the climb is forested, but the scenery does occasionally open up, with a few spectacular views into the nearby Urkiola Natural Park. Kurtzeta is open throughout the year.

Roads & Traffic

The road is in very good condition throughout. There is some traffic on the lower slopes of the climb, but it thins out considerably after passing through Ibarra (Aramaio).

Alternative Routes

Kurtzeta can also be climbed from Leguito and Otxandio; however, from both of these sides, it is more rolling and very gently uphill, rather than sustained climbing.

Nearby Climbs

Untzella

Puerto de Urkiola

Asentzio

Kanpazar

Karabieta

Arrate

Monte Oiz

Cycling Holidays

Karabieta can be climbed as a route option 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.