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This is one of the passes you can overcome to reach the Coll de Canes from its northern slopes (from Sant Joan de les Abadesses) and western slopes (from Ripoll). From both sides, it's a very easy climb, along a good road, and with beautiful panoramic views.

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.

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 Coubet is long and demanding, take your time and you will overcome it. It peaks at 1010 meters above sea level. At its summit, you can either continue towards the Santigosa pass or go back down to Ripollès.

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.

a hill halfway between the Coll de Canes, where you can decide to go down towards Olot, or towards Sant Joan de les Abadeses, or continue uphill to go to Coll de Canes and Ripoll.