42.5333° N, 1.5500° E
Andorra is a small, independent principality situated between France and Spain in the Pyrenees mountains and outside of the capital Andorra, is Col Beixalis.Â
A popular climb in Andorra, and one which has featured in the Vuelta Espana with the route from Encamp the most famous.
7.6
KM
| 556m | 8.8% | 18.3% | CLIMBED | AVERAGE GRADIENT | MAX GRADIENT |
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Found just outside of Andorra, the capital of Andorra, this climb is short and punchy and has 24 hairpin bends / switchbacks
Big ramps with spectacular views of the Andorran mountains.Â
For the entire climb there is no let up in the gradient. This section averages 9.6%
A super pretty section where you are winding through small farm and centuries old buildings.
Stunning sections in the trees
The road compressed into the mountain, protected/cloaked in trees
COL BEIXALIS SUMMIT
Climbing Col Beixalis or Collada de Beixalis from encamp is a short and challenging experience. A climb with plenty of switchback drama but yet feels grounded at the same time. A climb where your legs will be tested and your soul invigorated.
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COL BEIXALIS CYCLING CLIMB FAQ'S
The road is open all year round
From Encamp Col Beixalis has 24 hairpin bends
