How to drive the steep paved road to Santuari de Bellmunt?
Santuari de Bellmunt is a mountain sanctuary at an elevation of 1,246m (4,088ft) above sea level, located in the province of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
| Road facts: Santuari de Bellmunt | |
|---|---|
| Location | Sant Pere de Torelló, Osona, Barcelona (Spain) |
| Elevation | 1,246 m (4,088 ft) |
| Length | 6.5 km (4.03 miles) from Sant Pere de Torelló |
| Elevation Gain | 599 m (1,965 ft) |
| Average Gradient | 9.21% |
| Hairpin Turns | 13 switchbacks |
| Surface | Paved asphalt with concrete sections |
Where is Santuari de Bellmunt?
The sanctuary is located in the comarca of Osona, in the autonomous community of Catalonia, in the northeastern part of the country. The mountain ridge offers clear views over the Plain of Vic, the Pyrenees, the Ges Valley, and El Bisaura. A restaurant and bar operate at the top.
Is the road to Santuari de Bellmunt paved?
The road to the summit is fully paved (with several concrete sections) yet narrow and steep, featuring 13 hairpin turns along the climb. It ends on a parking lot near the summit.
How long is the road to Santuari de Bellmunt?
Starting from Sant Pere de Torelló, the road to the sanctuary is 6.5 km long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 599m and the average gradient is 9.21%.
Is the road to Santuari de Bellmunt open in winter?
Set high in the Transversal Range and Sub-Pyrenees, the road remains open year-round.
Pic: Miguel Villarta