The steep road to Vallter 2000, the roof of Catalonia

Vallter 2000 is a ski resort at an elevation of 2.156m (7,073ft) above the sea level, located in Girona, in Spain.

Vallter 2000

Where is Vallter 2000?

The resort is located in the autonomous community of Catalonia, in the northeastern part of the country, within the Camprodon Valley.

Is the road to Vallter 2000 paved?

The road to the resort is fully paved, but really steep with countless hairpin turns. It's called C-771. There is little traffic on the climb during most of the year.

How steep is the road to Vallter 2000?

Nicknamed as the roof of Catalonia, the resort has been the end of the stage in several editions of La Volta a Catalunya and La Vuelta a España. The road to the summit is very steep, hitting a 15% of maximum gradient through some of the ramps.

How long is the road to Vallter 2000?

Starting at Setcases, the ascent is 12 km long. Over this distance the elevation gain is 896 meters. The average gradient is 7.46%.

Is the road to Vallter 2000 open?

Set high in the heart of the Catalan Pyrenees, the road is kept open year-round, though short-time closures in winters are common.

 

 

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