Road · Andorra
Col de Beixalis from Encamp
A mountainous 6 km road cycling route from Encamp through Vila, with 440 m of climbing over the les Bons climb.
At a glance
- Best for
- Short, climbing-heavy rides
- Distance
- 6.1 km
- Elevation gain
- 440 m
- Riding time
- 26 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Bike
- Road bike
- Surface
- Paved
- Best months
- Jun to Sep
- Navigation
- GPX download
- Start → finish
- Encamp
Map and elevation profile
Elevation profile
- 440 m
- 6 km
Route description
- Encamp
- les Bons climb
- Vila
Starting in Encamp, the route passes through les Bons at 0.1 km and Vila at 2.1 km before reaching the Col de Beixalis at 6.1 km with an elevation of 1682 m. The main climb starts around 1 km, covering 5.2 km with 439 m of gain at an average gradient of 8.5%, reaching a maximum of 13.4%. The route descends briefly and flattens for small sections but is predominantly climbing (84%).
The route mainly uses the CS-210, a main road which makes up 88% of the ride, ridden without a cycle lane for 5.4 km. The surface is 95% paved with minor gravel and unmapped parts. Riders should note there is a 5.2 km stretch between 0.9 km and 6.1 km without café, shop or water. At the start, facilities include a supermarket, restaurant, café, drinking water, fast food and a petrol station nearby. No facilities are listed at the finish point.
Why ride this route?
- Climbs the les Bons climb (5.2 km at 8.5 %).
- Tops out at 1,682 m, 6.1 km in.
Highlights
- Col de Beixalis at 1682 m
- Average gradient 8.5%, max 13.4%
- Main road CS-210 for 5.3 km
- 5.2 km without café or shop after 0.9 km
Along the route
Places passed
On the road
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | On this ride | Full ascent | Top on this ride |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| les Bons climb | 1 km | 5.2 km · 439 m · 8.5 % · max 13.4 % | 5.2 km · 439 m · 8.5 % | 1682 m |
les Bons climb · full ascent, starts at 1 km
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%
Know before you go
- 5.4 km on main roads without cycle lane
- 5.2 km with no café, shop or water from 0.9 km to 6.1 km
