ラス・プラセスの峠・トップ8

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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.

Shortly before reaching El Coll (coming from Olot) we can find a spring to supply water.

Asphalt road, I have marked the section that takes us to Sant Joan de les Abadesses, we turn off the Vallfogona road and go in search of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, a very beautiful descent that is appreciated when we come from the ascent from Olot. It is one of the sections of cycling that you must do if you do the Pirinexus from Girona to look for the border in the Coll d'Ares. I did it with the Gravel Bike.

Together with the Collada de Collfred they are the great ports in the area in terms of hardness. The port of Bracons has 2 completely different aspects. The best is the eastern slope, but I recommend facing both at some point in your life. - The eastern slope, which starts from the Vall d'en Bas, is 8 km long, the last 7 km at an average of 9%. The final kms are the hardest and most constant at 10%. The panoramic views of the Vall d'en Bas are continuous. It's a door! - The west slope, which starts from Torelló, is very irregular with the first 14km with a continuous up and down, where you gain height little by little. From this point, starting from Sant Andreu de la Volta, the slope rises radically, leaving 5km ahead on average at 7%, with a full km at 10%. I leave you the link with the altimetry of the port by @cyclingcols --> http://www.cyclingcols.com/col/Bracons

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.

I turn around in Bracons due to the strong storm with rain and strong (hell) wind. Phenomenal route with a unique environment. The ports of Cantonigros and Condreu, another 1st category, are pending. We will repeat. Next time, more and better.