A demanding race
This is a race with a very demanding route, with two major summits, Gaintxurizketa (km. 7) and Alto de Miracruz (km. 16), as well as a number of climbs and descents which should be taken into account when gauging your effort. There is a positive climb of 192 m. Our aim through the following information is to use plans and a description of each kilometre to give an understanding of the route to help you mentally prepare for the race.
Available Tracks
Description of the route
- Km 01
STARTING LINE Starting stretch alongside the Bidasoa River, completely flat with the climb up to Irun beginning in the last part. - Km 02
Irun Gentle slope upwards to the centre of town, streets filled with people to cheer you on. - Km 03
short Ups and downs The slope gets steeper as you leave the town centre until you get to Ventas de Irun, an area of short sharp ups and downs. - Km 04
LEAVING Irun BEHIND After passing Arretxe Height at km 3.4 the road slopes gently downwards, leaving Irun behind. - Km 05
catch your breath You continue downwards; a good opportunity to catch your breath before the ascent to Gaintxurizketa. - Km 06
GaintxurizketA HEIGHT Beginning of an uphill climb to Gaintxurizketa Height. A short but sharp slope upwards to take the two-lane road that goes off to the left. - Km 07
difficult section Main section of the climb up Gaintxurizketa, 2km with a gradient of 3%. - Km 08
Great atmosphere Only a few meters before reaching the peak of Gaintxurizketa Height - cycle Tour atmosphere and the beginning of a long descent of 3km to Errenteria. - Km 09 descent Main part of the descent, 3% gradient. If you manage to get the right rhythm you can enjoy a comfortable speed here.
- Km 10
half-way point Commercial area of Lintzirin, half-way point. Very different without traffic. You continue descending a little more. - Km 11 Errenteria Entering the outskirts of Errenteria, still descending and then commences the flattest part of the whole route which measures about 2km.
- Km 12 FLAT AREa Totally flat (ATTENTION! various raised zebra-crossings). On the boardwalk of Errenteria lots of spectators cheering.
- Km 13 uphill to capuchinos After crossing the centre of busy Errenteria, it is uphill to Capuchinos. A tough climb (450 m with 5% gradient).
- Km 14 very tough metres The last, very tough metres to Capuchinos and then the descent to Pasaia with beautiful views of the bay.
- Km 15
THE HARBOUR Small ups and downs of Buenavista (entrance to San Sebastian) until you are nearly level with the harbour. - Km 16
TO PREPARE FOR THE CLIMB Approaching the ascent to Miracruz Height through the districts of Altza and Herrera. One kilometre to prepare for the climb. - Km 17 miracruZ HEIGHT Ascent to Miracruz Height (1.5 km with 3% gradient). At the end of this kilometre begins the straight descent along Avenida de Ategorrieta where you can see the centre of the city.
- Km 18 DESCENT Long descent to the district of Gros.
- Km 19 rOUTE LINED WITH SPECTATORS Avenida de Navarra, slightly uphill at the beginning of this kilometre which your legs will notice. Then the straight stretch to Zurriola beach along Avenida de Navarra. Route lined with spectators right up to the finishing line.
- Km 20 final stretch Final stretch, ALMOST THERE!. Avenida de la Zurriola. Kursaal Conference Centre, Kursaal Bridge and Alameda del Boulevard. Lots of spectators, music and cheering as you get to the finishing line.
