バジェ・デ・エチョの峠・トップ19

Good introductory hike... only about 200 meters in elevation, beautiful scenery.

Good climb on a road bike

It is a beautiful mountain pass that links the Roncal Valley (Navarra) with the Ansó Valley (Aragon). It is a mountain pass that I am very fond of for several reasons: (i) the road is very winding, with many curves and hairpin bends, especially on the Navarre side (ii) it is a mountain pass with no steep slopes on either side (iii) there is hardly any car or motorcycle traffic. It is very peaceful and you can fully concentrate on the climb, on your pace, on your sensations. The asphalt on the Aragonese side is in very poor condition, although that also makes it attractive because you can imagine what the roads were like that professionals used in the 90s and before. It can be linked to other ports and is a beautiful gateway to the Pyrenees.

A beautiful port that unites the communities of Navarra and Aragón, specifically the towns of Ansó and Isaba. Specifically, it connects the Zuriza valley with the Roncal valley. It is a very affordable port and highly recommended because it allows you to travel through spectacular landscapes, on both sides. The Navarrese slope is shorter but more difficult than the Aragonese slope, which is very steep, except for the final kilometer which is 7 - 8%. What has been said, I reaffirm that it is a beautiful port that must be enjoyed.

Here the Camino Aragones begins at the top of the pass on the Spanish side of the pass. A great view down into the valley.

The Aragonese Way of St. James begins at the top of the Somport pass. From above you have a wonderful view down into the valley towards Jaca. A very good start to the Camino Aragones, which still remains really original.

This pass, both from the Ansó slope and the Isaba slope, presents the cyclist with a long climb (13 and 12 kilometres, respectively). On both slopes, the hardest part is at the end, highlighting the final kilometer of the ascent from Ansó, with an 8% unevenness. It is a quiet road with magnificent views of both the valleys and the nearby peaks.

The Col de Somport is on the border between France and Spain at 1,632 meters above sea level. It has the particularity of being above the tunnel of the same name which is one of the most important crossing points in the Pyrenees. The climb, on the French side, begins in the village of Accous. It is 28 kilometers long for an average of 4.3%. The road really begins to rise from the village of Urdos.