Coll de la Gallina (via Fontaneda)

Climb Description

Coll de la Gallina is the toughest climb in Andorra, with its steep gradients posing challenges for cyclists of all levels. This side was only recently fully paved, in order to host a stage of the 2015 Vuelta a Espña - widely regarded as one of the hardest grand tour stages of the last thirty years. Astana's Mikel Landa was victorious on that day - racing to victory on the last climb of the day to Els Cortals d'Encamp. However, it was La Gallina which broke the legs of the majority of the contenders.

In terms of scenery La Gallina is really pleasant from this side, although not quite as spectacular as some of the other routes further north in Andorra. Parts of the climb are in forest, but there are also a few open views, particularly once you have passed the turn to Fontaneda.

La Gallina is open from April to November and often longer depending on the weather through the winter.

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