Urkarregi (Elgoibar)

Start Town	Altitude	Elevation Gain	Length	Gradient	Difficulty	Rating
Elgoibar	346m*	300m	6.0 km	5.6%	134	***

Climb Description

Urkarregi (also known as Puerto de San Miguel) is a pleasant cycling climb in the Basque Country, situated between the towns of Elgoibar and Etxebarria. It is a climb regularly used in the Tour of the Basque Country cycling race, usually as an intermediate ascent in the race, connecting more challenging ascents.

The climb is nearly all through forest and the scenery is pleasant rather than spectacular. However, the good road surface and winding hairpin bends make it good fun to ride. Urkarregi is open throughout the year.

*The height given on the signs at the top of the climb is 360m, but we measured it to be slightly lower - at 346m.

Roads & Traffic

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

Alternative Routes

Urkarregi can also be climbed from the west, starting in Etxebarria.

Nearby Climbs

Santa Eufemia

Ixua

Arrate

Gontzegaraigane

Karabieta

Asentzio

Elosua

Azurki

Puerto de Urkiola

Monte Oiz

Cycling Holidays

This climb is included 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.