ガルドの峠・トップ5

そびえ立つ石灰岩の間を抜ける見事な通路と、周囲の峰々へと壮大に開ける眺め。

Up to kilometer 12, the climb is gentle. From there, it becomes more difficult, and you'll face some slopes with a 10% gradient. The total climb is 26 kilometers, and the total ascent is 1,048 meters. During the climb, you'll find good road surfaces and beautiful scenery.

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.

It is a small area of approximately 5 km on both sides that connects the towns of Hecho and Ansó. The road is in perfect condition and is very wide, with hardly any traffic, especially during the week. The panoramic views of the Pyrenean peaks from the east hill are beautiful.

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.

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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.

Beautiful road Ideal to combine with the Zuriza refuge