A wild unpaved road to Puigmal in the Pyrenees

Puigmal is a high mountain peak, located on the French-Spanish border. West of the summit, an unpaved road climbs up to 2,648 m (8,687 ft) above sea level. It’s one of the highest roads in the country.

Puigmal

Where is Puigmal?

The peak, also called Puigmal d'Err, is one of the highest peaks in the eastern Pyrenees. It’s on the border of the comarca of Ripollès in the province of Girona in the autonomous community of Catalonia, in northern Spain, and the Pyrénées-Orientales department in the Occitania region, in southern France.

How long is the road to Puigmal?

The road is unpaved. It’s a chairlift access trail. It’s called Camí del Puigmal. A 4x4 vehicle is required. Starting from Osséja, the road is 23 km (14.29 miles) long. It ends at a parking lot, near Tossa del Pas dels Lladres.

Is the road to Puigmal open in winters?

Set high in the Pyrenees mountain range, the road is totally impassable in winter.
Pic: Dani Fenix Siete

 

 

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