How to drive the unpaved road to Collado de la Cruz de Guardia in Huesca

Collado de la Cruz de Guardia is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.202m (7,224ft) above sea level, located in the province of Huesca, in Spain.

Collado de la Cruz de Guardia

Where is Collado de la Cruz de Guardia?

The pass is located in the autonomous community of Aragon, in the northern part of the country, within the Gistau valley. It’s the usual starting point to climb Punta Suelza. 

Is the road to Collado de la Cruz de Guardia unpaved?

The road to the summit is totally unpaved. It’s a narrow, unprotected dirt track carved into a steep alpine slope with sheer vertical drops. 4x4 vehicle required.

How long is the road to Collado de la Cruz de Guardia?

Starting from the small town of Serveto, the road to the summit is 10.6 km long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 801 m and the average gradient is 7.55%. Beyond the pass, the road leads to a mountain cabin known as Cabaña Pleta Pardinas. 

Is the road to Collado de la Cruz de Guardia open year-round?

Set high in the foothills of the Pyrenees, at this elevation the road is usually impassable in winters due to the heavy snowfalls in the area.
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