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Beautiful port with a French side heavily covered by forest

The Col du Portillón is a short but intense mountain pass that connects the Aran Valley to France via a narrow, shady road through forests. Its ascent, with its pleasant slopes, is highly appreciated by local and professional cyclists.

This trail takes you to the heart of the mountain in its purest form. From Hospice-de-France, at an altitude of 1,385 metres, it takes you to the port of Vénasque, which marks the French-Spanish border at 2,444 metres. More than 1,000 metres of ascent surrounded by Pyrenean peaks, the effort is worth it.

A challenging climb from Luchon, but still worth it.

Strenuous but worthwhile climb.

It is a port that, despite not having the characteristics of its neighbors, it is important that we do not lose respect for it. From Bossosst it climbs really hard, from Luchon a little more gently, although they don't give anything away.

A real pain to climb, not because of the difficulty but because of the fact that it is extremely busy, and that we have plenty of time to breathe the exhaust pipes of the tower which makes us feel doubled.

Spectacular plan that falls from what is called Passada Dera Trona. The views are incredible and not only of the surrounding mountains but also of the whole of both valleys that fall to the respective banks of the river. From this point you can see the center of Bossòst.