Col de Bagargi (Basaburua)

Start Town Altitude Elevation Gain Length Gradient Difficulty Rating
Basaburua 1,327m 1,002m 17.4 km 5.8% 1141 ****






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Climb Description

Col de Bagargi from Basaburua is an enjoyable climb in the Basque Pyrenees, close to the border between France and Spain. This is the slightly easier side, but the gradients here are inconsistent and it is still a challenging ride.

The first 8km are particularly tough; however, from here it becomes easier with some flat and downhill sections. Just before the top of the climb it is possible to continue slightly higher by turning left and following a road which leads to the Col de Sensibil - an unmarked climb which is one of the highest in the area (1536m).

Col de Bagargi is open throughout the year subject to the weather. Short term closures due to snow are common in winter, but generally do not last more than a week or two.


Col de Bagargi (Basaburua)

Rolling countryside at the start of the climb





Roads & Traffic

The road surface is in good condition throughout.

There is little traffic on the climb.


Col de Bagargi Quiet Roads

The climb can be extended to Col Mehatze





Alternative Routes

Col de Bagargi can be climbed from the east, beginning near Larrau. It is also possible to reach the top coming on a narrow road from Ahuski which goes over the Col de Burdin Olatze. Be aware that the road surface is not the best on this route.




Nearby Climbs


Port de Larrau

Ahuski

Col de la Pierre St Martin

Ibañeta

Col d'Osquich

Col de Marie Blanque






Cycling Holidays

Col de Bagargi can be climbed as an extension option on our Pyrenees Coast to Coast cycling holiday.

Check out the information below for details of this and some of the other tours that we run in high mountains.






Port de Pailheres Cycling
French FlagFrance

Guided Cycling Holiday
Length: 9 Days
Level: Difficulty Hard
Price: €1,980 EUR
*Bike Hire Included

French FlagFrance

Guided Cycling Holiday
Length: 8 Days
Level: Difficulty Challenging-Hard
Price: €1,630 EUR
*Bike Hire Included

Picos de Europa National Park
Spanish FlagSpain

Self-Guided Cycling Holiday
Length: 8 Days
Level: Difficulty Medium to Challenging
Price: from €1,490 EUR