Top 6 Mountain Passes around Dorres

The only positive thing about this pass is its relatively moderate gradient. The traffic (until the road to Andorra turns off) is horrific. Hordes of motorcyclists, trucks, cars... If you can, you should avoid this pass.

Although limited to 70 km/h, the tunnel is not passable by bicycle. There's even an electronic toll system.

Well, starting from Font Romeu and breaking legs from Mont Louis

unreal views, bliss roads, cute towns, big hill

Still some snowfields in May

The Col de la Calvaire de Font Romeu is a mountain pass in French Cerdanya, next to the town and ski resort of Font Romeu. This port connects the Bolquère valley with the Cerdanya valley. The port is within the same town of Font Romeu, next to the station's ski lifts. There are many slopes to reach Col de la Calvaire: - the western slope that starts from Ur is approximately 16 km and crosses the town of Targasone and the Col d'Egat. It is a very steep climb along a road in perfect condition, although on holidays there is a lot of traffic. - The southern slope starts from Llívia and crosses Estavar and joins the previous one at the Col d'Egat. Unlike the first, the first section of the climb is very hard, with several horseshoe curves and with wonderful views of the entire Cerdanya and the Tosa d'Alp. - The eastern slope stops at Olette, and after approximately 28 km it reaches the top of the pass, passing through the town of Mont-Louis and Bolquère. It is a very steep climb, like the first, on a road in perfect condition but with a lot of traffic. I don't like going up here. - the eastern slope that starts from Olette and passes through the Col de la Perche, reaching the town of Font-Romeu and from there to the top. Of all the slopes, the one I like the most is the slope that starts from Llívia and crosses Estavar.

The Porteille of Bésines, a mysterious pass in the depths of the Catalan Pyrenees, tells stories of hikers in search of adventure and silence. Whether you come from the south via the Bésines refuge or from the north via the shimmering Estagnas pond, the path takes you into a world of rugged beauty. The south wall is rougher, as if it had been shaped by centuries of unpredictable weather, while the north wall has a gentler face. And although the climb does not pose any major technical challenges, the moody mountain weather can certainly make the route more demanding. But once you get to the top, it's worth stopping and lingering. The view opens to the gentle peaks of the Catalan Pyrenees Regional Natural Park, which rise majestically. It is as if the mountains in the distance sing a silent melody that touches the heart of every hiker. Every view, every play of light on the peaks tells a story - an invitation to delve even deeper into the heart of this wonderful country.

The Portella de la Grava is a pass located at an altitude of 2,426 meters. It offers breathtaking views and is an iconic passage for mountain enthusiasts. Through this pass you have scenic access between the northern and southern slopes of the Pyrenees. Its steep path and exceptional panoramas make it a popular place for adventurers in search of natural discoveries.