{"id":8745,"date":"2020-05-18T19:57:36","date_gmt":"2020-05-18T17:57:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/?p=8745"},"modified":"2020-05-21T12:16:42","modified_gmt":"2020-05-21T10:16:42","slug":"puertos-pirineos-espana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/pyrenean-passes-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"Cycling in the Pyrenees: 13 mountain passes to enjoy the Pyrenees"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you are a lover of cycling and being in contact with nature, cycling is a great way to get in touch with nature. <strong>cycling in the <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/pirineos.info\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pyrenees<\/a><\/strong> is perfect for you. Here you can find several passes that offer different circuits that will suit your tastes and needs as a cyclist. <\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/mtb-traverses-pyrenees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>The 23 best mountain bike trails in the Pyrenees<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul><p>For this reason, we would like to provide you with a list of <strong>Spanish Pyrenean passes<\/strong> to give you a clearer idea of the options that the Pyrenees offer you in this landscape for mountain biking training.<\/p>\n<div class=\"aawp\">\n\n            \n            \n<div class=\"aawp-product aawp-product--horizontal aawp-product--css-adjust-image-large\"  data-aawp-product-asin=\"8480904437\" data-aawp-product-id=\"31218\" data-aawp-tracking-id=\"travesiapiren-21\" data-aawp-product-title=\"PUERTOS M\u00cdTICOS DEL PIRINEO\" data-aawp-geotargeting=\"true\">\n\n    \n    <div class=\"aawp-product__thumb\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.es\/dp\/8480904437?tag=travesiapiren-21&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" title=\"MYTHICAL PASSES OF THE PYRENEES\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51eZxjjxazL.jpg\" alt=\"MYTHICAL PASSES OF THE PYRENEES\"  \/>\n        <\/a>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__content\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.es\/dp\/8480904437?tag=travesiapiren-21&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" title=\"MYTHICAL PASSES OF THE PYRENEES\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            MYTHICAL PASSES OF THE PYRENEES        <\/a>\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__description\">\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__footer\">\n\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__pricing\">\n            \n                            <span class=\"aawp-product__price aawp-product__price--current\">20,00 EUR<\/span>\n            \n                    <\/div>\n\n                <a class=\"aawp-button aawp-button--buy aawp-button--icon aawp-button--icon-black\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.es\/dp\/8480904437?tag=travesiapiren-21&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"See on Amazon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">See on Amazon<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    \n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mountain passes for cycling in the Pyrenees<\/h2><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1. Bonaigua<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Puerto_de_la_Bonaigua_-by-isol-CC-BY-SA-3.jpg_800x600.jpg\" alt=\"La Bonaigua Pass \/ Photo: Isol [CC-BY-SA-3.0].\" class=\"wp-image-9525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Puerto_de_la_Bonaigua_-by-isol-CC-BY-SA-3.jpg_800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Puerto_de_la_Bonaigua_-by-isol-CC-BY-SA-3.jpg_800x600-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Puerto_de_la_Bonaigua_-by-isol-CC-BY-SA-3.jpg_800x600-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Puerto_de_la_Bonaigua_-by-isol-CC-BY-SA-3.jpg_800x600-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>La Bonaigua Pass \/ Photo: Isol [CC-BY-SA-3.0].<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>This is a mountain pass at an altitude of 2072 metres above sea level and is situated at the foot of the mountain. <strong>between Pallars Sobir\u00e0 and the Aran Valley<\/strong>. The ascent to the highest point of this pass is a bit long and demanding, as it has steep climbs and many bends, so it is advisable to be in good physical condition to do it.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2. Puerto del Cant\u00f3<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Port_del_Cant\u00f3_By-Arnaucc-CC-BY-SA-3_800x600.jpg\" alt=\"Port del Cant\u00f3 \/ Photo: Arnaucc [CC-BY-SA-3.0].\" class=\"wp-image-9531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Port_del_Cant\u00f3_By-Arnaucc-CC-BY-SA-3_800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Port_del_Cant\u00f3_By-Arnaucc-CC-BY-SA-3_800x600-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Port_del_Cant\u00f3_By-Arnaucc-CC-BY-SA-3_800x600-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Port_del_Cant\u00f3_By-Arnaucc-CC-BY-SA-3_800x600-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Port del Cant\u00f3 \/ Photo: Arnaucc [CC-BY-SA-3.0].<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>This mountain pass is located at km 260 of the N-260 road, <strong>between the basins of the Segre and Noguera Pallaresa rivers<\/strong>.<\/p><p>Normally, in Puerto Cant\u00f3 we offer <strong>2 cycling routes<\/strong>The first one goes from Adrall to the top of the pass, 24.8 km long. The second option is a little shorter, going from Sort to the summit and covering only 19.5 km.<\/p><p>It should also be noted that this pass has been the scene of important stages in the Tour de France and the Tour of Spain. This makes it a must-see for all those who love cycling.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3. Coll de Foradada<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Collado_de_Foradada_1020m_02_By-Cherubino-CC-BY-SA-3.0_800x600.jpg\" alt=\"Coll de Foradada mountain pass \/ Photo: Cherubino [CC-BY-SA-3.0].\" class=\"wp-image-9532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Collado_de_Foradada_1020m_02_By-Cherubino-CC-BY-SA-3.0_800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Collado_de_Foradada_1020m_02_By-Cherubino-CC-BY-SA-3.0_800x600-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Collado_de_Foradada_1020m_02_By-Cherubino-CC-BY-SA-3.0_800x600-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Collado_de_Foradada_1020m_02_By-Cherubino-CC-BY-SA-3.0_800x600-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Coll de Foradada mountain pass \/ Photo: Cherubino [CC-BY-SA-3.0].<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>This port is located in Aragon, <strong>between the regions of Ribagorza and the <a href=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/sobrarbe-nature\/\">Sobrarbe<\/a><\/strong>. It has an altitude of 1020 metres and the ascent to this pass usually starts from Sobrarbe, going from Samper de Toledo de Lanata and covering 4 km. The descent is on the Ribagorza side at an altitude of only 600 metres and is a little shorter.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#4. Ibardin<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Col-dIbardin_-Daniel-VILLAFRUELA-CC-BY-SA-4.0-Wikimedia-Commons_800x600.jpg\" alt=\"Col d&#039;Ibardin \/ Photo: Daniel-VILLAFRUELA [CC-BY-SA-4.0] Wikimedia Commons\" class=\"wp-image-9533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Col-dIbardin_-Daniel-VILLAFRUELA-CC-BY-SA-4.0-Wikimedia-Commons_800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Col-dIbardin_-Daniel-VILLAFRUELA-CC-BY-SA-4.0-Wikimedia-Commons_800x600-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Col-dIbardin_-Daniel-VILLAFRUELA-CC-BY-SA-4.0-Wikimedia-Commons_800x600-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Col-dIbardin_-Daniel-VILLAFRUELA-CC-BY-SA-4.0-Wikimedia-Commons_800x600-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Col d'Ibardin \/ Photo: Daniel-VILLAFRUELA [CC-BY-SA-4.0] Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>It is located on the French-Spanish border in the Pyrenees, between the Nivelle valley and the Bidasoa valley. We will be able to appreciate beautiful peaks, spectacular lakes and large forests.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#5. Jaizqu\u00edbel<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Jaizkibel_by-By-Netraam-CC-BY-SA-4.0-_from-Wikimedia-Commons_800x600.jpg\" alt=\"Jaizkibel \/ Photo: Netraam [CC-BY-SA-4.0] Wikimedia Commons\" class=\"wp-image-9534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Jaizkibel_by-By-Netraam-CC-BY-SA-4.0-_from-Wikimedia-Commons_800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Jaizkibel_by-By-Netraam-CC-BY-SA-4.0-_from-Wikimedia-Commons_800x600-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Jaizkibel_by-By-Netraam-CC-BY-SA-4.0-_from-Wikimedia-Commons_800x600-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Jaizkibel_by-By-Netraam-CC-BY-SA-4.0-_from-Wikimedia-Commons_800x600-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Jaizkibel \/ Photo: Netraam [CC-BY-SA-4.0] Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>This mountain pass is located in Gipuzkoa in the Basque Country. It is surrounded on one side by the Cantabrian Sea and on the other by large mountains. The highest point of this mountain pass is the Allerru or S. Enrique which is 543 metres above sea level. The Jaizqu\u00edbel mountain rises from the sea itself.&nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#6. Collado Lepoeder<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Collado_de_Lepoeder_by-Vicente-Maza-G\u00f3mez-CC-BY-SA-3.0-via-Wikimedia-Commons_800x600.jpg\" alt=\"Collado de Lepoeder \/ Photo: Vicente Maza G\u00f3mez-[CC-BY-SA-3.0] Wikimedia Commons\" class=\"wp-image-9535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Collado_de_Lepoeder_by-Vicente-Maza-G\u00f3mez-CC-BY-SA-3.0-via-Wikimedia-Commons_800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Collado_de_Lepoeder_by-Vicente-Maza-G\u00f3mez-CC-BY-SA-3.0-via-Wikimedia-Commons_800x600-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Collado_de_Lepoeder_by-Vicente-Maza-G\u00f3mez-CC-BY-SA-3.0-via-Wikimedia-Commons_800x600-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Collado_de_Lepoeder_by-Vicente-Maza-G\u00f3mez-CC-BY-SA-3.0-via-Wikimedia-Commons_800x600-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Collado de Lepoeder \/ Photo: Vicente Maza G\u00f3mez-[CC-BY-SA-3.0] Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>This col is located <strong>between Valcarlos and Orbaitzeta,<\/strong> is a historic pass in the Pyrenees. Access to the pass is via a track from the RD 428 road to the Roncesvalles Pass. To do this route it is necessary to bear in mind that in the winter season it is not advisable to cycle here.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#7. Monrep\u00f3s Pass<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Monrepos_tunel_entrada_norte_by-FDV-Wikimedia-Commons_800x600.jpg\" alt=\"Monrepos Tunnel \/ Photo: FDV (Wikimedia Commons)\" class=\"wp-image-9536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Monrepos_tunel_entrada_norte_by-FDV-Wikimedia-Commons_800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Monrepos_tunel_entrada_norte_by-FDV-Wikimedia-Commons_800x600-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Monrepos_tunel_entrada_norte_by-FDV-Wikimedia-Commons_800x600-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Monrepos_tunel_entrada_norte_by-FDV-Wikimedia-Commons_800x600-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Monrepos Tunnel \/ Photo: FDV (Wikimedia Commons)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>This is a mountain pass located in the province of Huesca, <strong>between the localities Argu\u00eds and Jabarrella<\/strong>. In most cases, the ascent to this pass starts in Nueno, passing through the Isuela river and several tunnels that lead to the<strong> Congosto del Isuela<\/strong>. From there we reach the Argu\u00eds reservoir and cross the Rasal road, then border the mountain heading towards Mes\u00f3n Nuevo and the Manzanera tunnel. After crossing the tunnel, the descent begins on the northern slope.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#8. Port of Montsor<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Poble_de_Montsor_by-Eddpayne-Wikimedia-Commons_800x600.jpg\" alt=\"Poble de Montsor \/ Photo: Eddpayne (Wikimedia Commons)\" class=\"wp-image-9537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Poble_de_Montsor_by-Eddpayne-Wikimedia-Commons_800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Poble_de_Montsor_by-Eddpayne-Wikimedia-Commons_800x600-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Poble_de_Montsor_by-Eddpayne-Wikimedia-Commons_800x600-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Poble_de_Montsor_by-Eddpayne-Wikimedia-Commons_800x600-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Poble de Montsor \/ Photo: Eddpayne (Wikimedia Commons)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>This is a mountain pass located in the municipality of Puebla de Segur, Lleida. This is a great place to practice <strong>cycling in the Pyrenees<\/strong>There are several circuits, each one has a different difficulty, so it is recommended to get good advice before doing any of these circuits.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#9. Otxondo Pass<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Otxondo-coll_Jean-Michel-Etchecolonea_800x600.jpg\" alt=\"Coll d&#039;Otxondo \/ Photo: Jean Michel Etchecolonea\" class=\"wp-image-9538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Otxondo-coll_Jean-Michel-Etchecolonea_800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Otxondo-coll_Jean-Michel-Etchecolonea_800x600-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Otxondo-coll_Jean-Michel-Etchecolonea_800x600-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Otxondo-coll_Jean-Michel-Etchecolonea_800x600-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Coll d'Otxondo \/ Photo: Jean Michel Etchecolonea<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>This is a small pass at an altitude of only 602 metres, which is situated on the <strong>north of Navarre, between Dantxaria and Elizondo<\/strong>. It is also worth mentioning that the Otxondo Pass connects the Baztan Valley with France and is a perfect place for cycling and enjoying the natural wonders it has to offer. This pass can be accessed from the north from Dantxaria, covering approximately 10 km, or from the south, from Elizondo, covering approximately 13 km.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#10. Pla de Beret<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Pla_de_Beret_a_lestiu_by-By-Jordiferrer-CC-BY-SA-3.0-from-Wikimedia-Commons_800x600.jpg\" alt=\"Pla de Beret \/ Photo: Jordiferrer-[CC-BY-SA-3.0] Wikimedia Commons\" class=\"wp-image-9539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Pla_de_Beret_a_lestiu_by-By-Jordiferrer-CC-BY-SA-3.0-from-Wikimedia-Commons_800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Pla_de_Beret_a_lestiu_by-By-Jordiferrer-CC-BY-SA-3.0-from-Wikimedia-Commons_800x600-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Pla_de_Beret_a_lestiu_by-By-Jordiferrer-CC-BY-SA-3.0-from-Wikimedia-Commons_800x600-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Pla_de_Beret_a_lestiu_by-By-Jordiferrer-CC-BY-SA-3.0-from-Wikimedia-Commons_800x600-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Pla de Beret \/ Photo: Jordiferrer-[CC-BY-SA-3.0] Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>This mountain pass is located in the<strong> Aran Valley<\/strong>. It is also important to point out that this pass has been a regular stage in the Tour of Spain and the Tour de France, which makes it an ideal pass for those who wish to train in cycling and achieve a good level.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#11. Port of Portalet<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/pic-du-midi-dossau-portalet_by-Sistina-pixabay_800x600.jpg\" alt=\"Pic du Midi d&#039;Ossau from the Col du Portalet \/ Photo: Sistina (Pixabay)\" class=\"wp-image-9540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/pic-du-midi-dossau-portalet_by-Sistina-pixabay_800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/pic-du-midi-dossau-portalet_by-Sistina-pixabay_800x600-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/pic-du-midi-dossau-portalet_by-Sistina-pixabay_800x600-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/pic-du-midi-dossau-portalet_by-Sistina-pixabay_800x600-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Pic du Midi d'Ossau from the Col du Portalet \/ Photo: Sistina (Pixabay)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>It is located on the border and <strong>links the valleys of Tena and Ossau<\/strong>. To get to the Portalet D'Aneu you can go from the A-136 road to the N-260 in Biescas. In the winter season the Portalet is closed due to the large amounts of snow that cover it, so it is recommended not to plan visits for this time of year.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#12. Somport<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Somport_by-Gilles-Guillamot-CC-BY-SA-3.0-via-Wikimedia-Commons_800x600.jpg\" alt=\"Somport Pass \/ Photo: Gilles Guillamot [CC-BY-SA-3.0] Wikimedia Commons\" class=\"wp-image-9541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Somport_by-Gilles-Guillamot-CC-BY-SA-3.0-via-Wikimedia-Commons_800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Somport_by-Gilles-Guillamot-CC-BY-SA-3.0-via-Wikimedia-Commons_800x600-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Somport_by-Gilles-Guillamot-CC-BY-SA-3.0-via-Wikimedia-Commons_800x600-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Somport_by-Gilles-Guillamot-CC-BY-SA-3.0-via-Wikimedia-Commons_800x600-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Somport Pass \/ Photo: Gilles Guillamot [CC-BY-SA-3.0] Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>This mountain pass is located on the border point <strong>between the Aragon Valley (Spain) and the Aspe Valley (France)<\/strong>. Cycling enthusiasts in the Pyrenees can take part in the cycling tour. <strong>Bearded Vulture<\/strong>which is held during the month of June. If you are planning to cycle around this beautiful port, this event can be an excellent option. Apart from this ride, other circuits are offered for cyclists of all levels.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#13. Port of Belate<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/belate_saioa_By-Joxemai-CC-BY-SA-4.0-from-Wikimedia-Commons_800x600.jpg\" alt=\"Belate a Saioa \/ Photo: Joxemai-[CC-BY-SA-4.0] Wikimedia Commons\" class=\"wp-image-9542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/belate_saioa_By-Joxemai-CC-BY-SA-4.0-from-Wikimedia-Commons_800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/belate_saioa_By-Joxemai-CC-BY-SA-4.0-from-Wikimedia-Commons_800x600-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/belate_saioa_By-Joxemai-CC-BY-SA-4.0-from-Wikimedia-Commons_800x600-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/belate_saioa_By-Joxemai-CC-BY-SA-4.0-from-Wikimedia-Commons_800x600-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Belate a Saioa \/ Photo: Joxemai-[CC-BY-SA-4.0] Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>This mountain pass is located at <strong>north of Navarre<\/strong>. The route is 7 km long and has a gradient of 240 m starting from Arraitz. 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