ラフエバの峠・トップ7

ペーニャ・モンタニェサの北側にある、森の中ののどかな牧草地

A very enjoyable climb. No steep inclines, a narrow but well-maintained road. The finish at the foot of Peña Montañesa has its charm.

Collado de Cullivert is the link between the Cotiella massif (2912 m), Sierra Ferrera and the Peña Montañesa (2291 m). Natural passage between the regions of Ribagorza and Sobrarbe, separation line of the slopes of the Ésera and Cinca rivers. Access to the Cullivert pass (1,471 m) is via a demanding but beautiful track of almost 6 km that goes up the Ravine of Viu.

The port of Arro leads to the Monastery of San Victorián, from the 6th century, considered the oldest in Spain. Legend has it that Saint Victorián arrived in the Pyrenees fleeing from earthly temptations. After a life as a hermit in the Cueva de la Espelunga and realizing great prodigies, he was appointed abbot of the monastery, which was originally called San Martín de Asán. Some time later, in the 11th century, the monastery took its name and was renamed San Victorian or San Beturián.

Troncedo is a small town and mountain pass that is located at 1,009 meters above sea level in the southeastern end of La Fueva, on top of a hill on the slope of the Sierra del Turón from Graus to the Fuevan hollow, but which is currently along the HU-V-6441 road. The most defining characteristic of Troncedo is its castle, of which only the homage tower remains, which is larger than those of other main castles in Sobrarbe (the castle of Aínsa or the castle of Boltaña), which makes one think in the proportions that it could have in its time of use. Due to the importance of the castle of Troncedo, the antiquity of the place is known, since documents have been found since the reign of Sancho el Mayor (first half of the 11th century) that already testify to the importance of defending the county of Troncedo, Sobrarbe as well as the nearby town of Graus, which was still Moorish. In 1797 Troncedo had 150 inhabitants; currently has about thirty inhabitants. The road from Graus is in very good condition for road cycling, little traffic, good asphalt and steep climbs. On the other hand, on the Trillo side the road can be defined as a paved forest track and has steeper slopes and very tight curves.

Length 11 km, difference in altitude 560 m, average gradient 4.6%, maximum gradient 13.5%. Very nice road and scenic a dream.

South-east to north-west direction, 3rd category pass. Length of ascent 4068 m, difference in altitude 288 m, average gradient 6.9%, maximum gradient 13%

Don't know the real name of the track (ZonaZero). Is super developed and signposted. At regular intervals you get the missing altitude announced. The route first "rolls" through a valley and then climbs steadily to the crossroads. From there it becomes permanently steeper up to a maximum of 13%. Highly recommended!! The whole landscape is in a dream and on the route (Tuesday) hardly any traffic. Tip: there is a fountain at the crossroads. 😜