Port de la Bonaigua from Esterri d'Àneu

Route overview

This route suits cyclists prepared for a sustained 16 km climb with over 1100 m elevation gain.

16 km climb to Port de la Bonaigua from Esterri d'Àneu, Spain, 1122 m climbing over mainly main roads.

Starting at Esterri d'Àneu at 959 m, the route ascends 16.1 km to 2081 m at Port de la Bonaigua. The average gradient is 7%, with sections reaching 18.4%. The climb is mostly uphill, with 99% of the route gained in height and only 1% descending. Nearly 12 km involve gradients above 5%, including 3.7 km steeper than 8% and 2.1 km exceeding 10%. The surface is mostly paved (87%), but includes 12% gravel or unpaved, and 1% unmapped. Roads covered are mainly main road (71%), especially the C-28 for 11.3 km, with minor roads (15%) and some path (12%). There are 11.4 km on main roads without a cycle lane. Amenities near the start include drinking water, a supermarket, a pub, restaurants, a bar, and a bike shop. There is no café, shop, or water for a continuous 10.2 km stretch between 2.3 km and 12.5 km. At 12.5 km, there is a restaurant (Restaurant les Ares) nearby. At the finish, there are two restaurants, Cap del Port and el Refugi. The historic Pont romànic monument is close to the start, while La Peeter monument lies near the top.

Highlights

• Port de la Bonaigua at 2081 m
• Climb averaging 7%, max 18.4%
• Route follows C-28 main road
• Pont romànic monument near start

Practical information

Surface

Paved

Route shape

Point to point

Riding time

1 h 09 min

Best months

Jul to Oct — daily highs of 18–27 °C in those months

Know before you go

• 10.2 km with no café, shop or water from km 2.3 to 12.5
• 11.4 km on main roads without a cycle lane
• 12% gravel or unpaved surface sections

Routes are for inspiration. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check locally and ride within your limits.