La Vansa (Tuixent)

Start Town	Altitude	Elevation Gain	Length	Gradient	Difficulty	Rating
Tuixent	1,930m	803m	13.2 km	6.1%	680	****

Climb Description

La Vansa from Tuixent is a pleasant climb to a ski area in the Catalan Pyrenees. It is one of the highest climbs in the area and gets increasingly steeper towards the top, making it a challenging ascent.

The climb first reaches the Coll de Port, from where you can either continue straight ahead to Port del Comte, or turn right to La Vansa. We would recommend going to La Vansa, which is a smaller and more picturesque climb, rather than continuing to the large and more developed resort of Port del Comte.

The climb from this side is largely in open scenery, with some nice views in particular as you climb the various switchbacks.

La Vansa is usually open throughout the year, with any snow cleared during winter to allow access to the ski area.

Roads & Traffic

The road surface is in good condition and there is generally very little traffic on the climb.

Alternative Routes

La Vansa can also be climbed from the south, beginning in Sant Llorenc de Morunys. It can also be climbed from a much longer route, starting in Solsana - the majority of which is the same as the climb to Port del Comte.

Nearby Climbs

Rasos de Peguera

Coll de Pradell

Port del Compte
La Creueta

Coll de la Gallina

Coll de la Rabassa

Cycling Holidays

We do not currently run any cycling holidays in this part of the Catalan Pyrenees. 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.

In the past, for example, we have organized a coast to coast cycling tour across the Spanish Pyrenees for groups and cycling clubs, which have included the climb to La Vansa.

You may also be interested in some of our other tours below, both in the Pyrenees and elsewhere in Catalonia.