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Puerto de Urkiola from Mañaria
The Urkiola climb from Mañaria is one of the classic ascents in Bizkaia. The road climbs steadily through forested slopes toward the sanctuary at the top, with very regular gradients that make it ideal for riding at tempo. It is not extremely steep but with an 8.4% gradient and almost 6km it is long enough to be demanding.
The setting inside Urkiola Natural Park gives it a real mountain atmosphere.
You can find the Sanctuary of Urkiola by turning right at the main intersection in the small town of Urkiola
Cycling routes featuring Puerto de Urkiola from Mañaria
This climb is part of these cycling routes.
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Best time to climb Puerto de Urkiola from Mañaria
When is the best time to climb Puerto de Urkiola from Mañaria?
Puerto de Urkiola from Mañaria offers excellent riding conditions for much of the year. The best months are May through October, giving you plenty of flexibility when planning your cycling trip to Basque Country.
For more detailed information about weather and riding conditions, see the Basque Country cycling guide.
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