An iconic paved road to Llac d'Engolasters

Llac d'Engolasters is a high-mountain lake at an elevation of 1.616m (5,302ft) above sea level, located in Andorra.

Llac d'Engolasters

Where is Llac d'Engolasters?

The lake, also known as Estany d'Engolasters, is located near the boundary between Escaldes-Engordany and Encamp parishes, in the southern part of the country. Near the lake there’s a parking lot.

Is the road to Llac d'Engolasters paved?

The road to the lake is fully paved. It’s called CS-200. The road surface is in very good condition throughout. It comprises many curves, 13 hairpin turns, and some steep sections (hitting a 12.3% of maximum gradient through some of the ramps).

How long is the road to Llac d'Engolasters?

Starting from CG-2 road, the ascent is 6,5 km long. Over this distance the elevation gain is 482 meters. The average gradient is 7.41%. There is generally little traffic on the climb, but it does get busier at weekends and in the main holiday season, and it gets easily crowded.

 

 

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