An unforgettable road to Coll de Caralt in the Pyrenees
Coll de Caralt is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2100m (6,889ft) above sea level, located in Lleida province, in Spain.
Where is Coll de Caralt?
The pass is located in the comarca of Alt Urgell, in the autonomous community of Catalonia, in the north-eastern part of the country, near the French border.
Is the road to Coll de Caralt unpaved?
The road to the summit is totally unpaved. It's called Carretera d'Arànser a Bescaran. A high-clearance vehicle is required. It’s mostly straight, but it comprises narrow parts and very steep sections.
How long is the road to Coll de Caralt?
Starting from the Aransa ski resort, the road to the summit is 2.9 km long running along a high mountain environment typical of the Pyrenees area. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 210 m and the average gradient is 7.24%.
Is the road to Coll de Caralt open year-round?
Set high in the Pyrenees mountain range, the road is recommended from late spring to early fall, since you´ll go through mountain roads where there is often snow.
How to drive to Mirador del Pla de la Llet?
Beyond the pass, a 4x4 road leads to 2 very popular viewpoints: Mirador Cadí and Mirador del Pla de la Llet, also known as Mirador d’Arànser and Mirador de Aransa. At 2.143m (7,030ft) above sea level, the summit hosts a big sculpture and an observation deck.
Pic: Angel Verdaguer