COL DE BEIXALIS (ENCAMP)

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. 

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

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. 

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.

 

COL BEIXALIS CYCLING CLIMB FAQ'S

The road is open all year round

From Encamp Col Beixalis has 24 hairpin bends

There are two ways up Col Beixalis. One from Encamp the other from La Massana
Nearby is Coll d'Ordino, which starts near La Massana (Ordino)

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