How to drive the breathtaking road to Pic Blanc d’Envalira in Encamp?

Pic Blanc d’Envalira is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2,665m (8,743ft) above sea level, located in the Encamp parish of Andorra. It’s one of the highest roads in the country.

Pic Blanc d’Envalira

Where is Pic Blanc d’Envalira?

The peak, also known as Cim Pic Blanc, is located in the eastern part of the country, near the border with France.

Is the road to Pic Blanc d’Envalira unpaved?

Set high in the Pyrenees mountains, in the Grau Roig sector of the Grandvalira ski resort, the road to the summit is totally unpaved. It’s a chairlift access road. A 4x4 vehicle is required. Accessibility is largely limited to the summer season, and the road is closed to private vehicles.

How long is the road to Pic Blanc d’Envalira?

The drive is pretty steep, hitting an 18.2% maximum gradient through some of the ramps. Starting at the paved Port d'Envalira, the ascent is 2.2 km (1.36 miles) long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 254 meters. The average percentage is 11.54%.

 

 

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