A lonely paved road to Col de Bostmendieta
France, europe
4 km
1,054 m
hard
Year-round
# Col de Bostmendieta
Nestled in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques in France, Col de Bostmendieta sits at a pretty impressive 1,054m (3,458ft) above sea level. Here's what you're in for if you decide to tackle this climb.
The road up is paved the whole way, which is always a good sign. Starting out, you get treated to smooth, wide asphalt—perfect for building confidence. But after you pass through Lakarri, things get a bit tighter. For the next 4 km, the road narrows to about 3.5m, though thankfully the surface stays in solid condition.
The final push to the summit is where things get real. The asphalt deteriorates a bit and you'll encounter some gravel patches that'll keep you on your toes.
The full ascent stretches 10.8 km with 809 meters of elevation gain. That works out to an average grade of 7.5%—nothing too brutal, but don't be caught off guard by sections that hit over 12%. It's twisty enough to keep things interesting, so take your time and enjoy the ride through the Pyrenees.
Where is it?
A lonely paved road to Col de Bostmendieta is located in France (europe). Coordinates: 45.9176, 2.2762
Road Details
- Country
- France
- Continent
- europe
- Length
- 4 km
- Max Elevation
- 1,054 m
- Difficulty
- hard
- Coordinates
- 45.9176, 2.2762
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