How to drive the unpaved road to Pas de la Mainera in Lleida
Pas de la Mainera is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.134m (7,001ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Lleida, in Spain.
Where is Pas de la Mainera?
The pass is located in the autonomous community of Catalonia, in the northern part of Spain. At the summit there’s a small parking lot.
Is the road to Pas de la Mainera unpaved?
The road to the summit is totally unpaved. It can be unnerving for some drivers, as it comprises very narrow parts, with dangerous drops, unprotected by guardrails. Open to 2wv vehicles, a high clearance vehicle is recommended.
How long is the road to Pas de la Mainera?
Starting from Coll de Triadó, the road to the summit is 7.2 km long. It features steep parts, with an average gradient of 7.5 %.
Is the road to Pas de la Mainera open in winters?
Set high in the Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park, the road tops out at 2.192m (7,191ft) above sea level. It’s open year-round, but it often experiences short-term closures during winter due to dangerous weather conditions.
How to get by car to Coll de la Portella?
Located 2.5 km to the east, the road climbs up to Coll de la Portella, a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.269m (7,444ft) above sea level.
Pic: Ernesto Vizcaino Abad