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Col des Balistres Border Crossing

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Col des Balistres Border Crossing

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Espai d'Interès Natural del Massís de l'Albera

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  • Location: Portbou, Alt Emporda, Girona, Catalonia, Spain

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    June 26, 2022

    Road cycling

    For the pleasure of erasing borders
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    September 30, 2023

    Road cycling

    The abandoned border control buildings look like witnesses to a bygone era. The panoramas of France and Spain are wonderful!
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    August 31, 2025

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    Nice climb before reaching the post. All levels
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    Distance 2.97 km

    Uphill 120 m

    Downhill 10 m

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    Location: Portbou, Alt Emporda, Girona, Catalonia, Spain

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