Garrastatxu (Baranbio)

Start Town	Altitude	Elevation Gain	Length	Gradient	Difficulty	Rating
Baranbio	560m	298m	2.8 km	10.6%	411	***

Climb Description

Garrastatxu is a short and steep climb to a chapel in the Basque region of Northern Spain. It has featured as a stage finish in the Tour of the Basque Country cycling race, with its gradients often causing decisive splits in the field. The first 2km are especially challenging, with several stretches between 18% and 20%.

The scenery is nothing special for most of the climb, with any views obsucred by forest. However, it does open up slightly by the parking area just before the chapel, offering some pleasant views into the Gorbeia Natural Park.

Garrastatxu is open throughout the year.

Roads & Traffic

The road surface is in good condition and there is virtually no traffic on the climb.

Alternative Routes

This is the only way to climb to Garrastatxu.

Nearby Climbs

Osma

Puerto de Urkiola

Puerto de Orduña

Mendeika

Cycling Holidays

We don't currently run any tours that include the climb to Garrastatxu. 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.