Coll de la Gallina (via Bixessarri)
Start Town | Altitude | Elevation Gain | Length | Gradient | Difficulty | Rating |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
St Julià de Lòria | 1,910m | 975m | 11.8 km | 8.3% | 1,370 | **** |
Climb Description
Coll de la Gallina is probably the toughest climb in Andorra, with its steep gradients posing challenges for cyclists of all levels. The pass was only fully paved relatively recently in order to host a stage of the 2015 Vuelta a Espña; one which was widely regarded as being among 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.This side is the slightly more picturesque side and also the more fun to ride (climbing or descending), because of the high number of tight switchbacks. The top is a slight anti-climax with no really spectacular views, but that is more than made up for by the scenery on the lower slopes.
La Gallina is open from April to November and often longer depending on the weather through the winter.
Roads & Traffic
The road surface is in excellent condition and there is very little traffic on the climb.
La Rabassa
Aixàs
Arinsal
Collada de Beixalís
Coll d'Ordino
Port de Cabús
Arcalís
Els Cortals d'Encamp
Port d'Envalira
Llac d'Engolasters
You may also be interested in some of the scheduled tours below, which we are currently running in high mountains.
Alternative Routes
La Gallina can also be climbed via Fontaneda, a route which also begins in St Julià de Lòria.Nearby Climbs
La Rabassa
Aixàs
Arinsal
Collada de Beixalís
Coll d'Ordino
Port de Cabús
Arcalís
Els Cortals d'Encamp
Port d'Envalira
Llac d'Engolasters
Cycling Holidays
We currently don't have any cycling holidays in Andorra. However, if you would like to customize an itinerary in the region, please contact us and we would happy to organize a trip for you.You may also be interested in some of the scheduled tours below, which we are currently running in high mountains.