ミエレスの峠・トップ5

Side road to avoid the tunnel. Recommended route for cyclists.

Use this road to avoid the tunnel on the main road. It is steep, though.

At this point, the landscape difference between the PLA de l'Estany and the mountainous Garrotxa becomes clear, with the mountain of Mare de Déu del Mont marking the boundary.

With the start of the ascent from the road of Sant Aniol de Finestres, at the height of Can Tura and taking the detour from the road of Agustins, a long ascent begins for gravel or mountain biking, with some sectors with slopes of 10% or more, with good terrain.

It is not particularly beautiful, but it is the point of intersection between the track that goes up through Falgons, the path that comes from Sta Pau and the one that goes up from Sant Aniol de Finestres. Mandatory crossing point to follow the ridge between Rocacorba (Banyoles) and Olot.

The Col de Bas is a very small pass, the descent to Olot is magnificent. It peaks at 597m above sea level and marks the entrance to the Garrotxa volcanic zone natural park.

This beautiful gravel road connects Sant Aniol de Finestres and Mieres, passing over the Llémena stream. The route is rather steep, but some counterslopes will make the fortune of those with less trained legs. It's one of many great gravel roads in Garrotxa.

It is not really a very difficult port. It starts in Sant Esteve d'en Bas with a first climb that crosses the town, then goes down and up again, now, to the Bas tunnel. Always gently. You can continue along the old road that leads to the real Coll de Bas.