How to drive the unpaved road to Punta Alvarosa in Huesca?

Punta Alvarosa is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.023m (6,637ft) above sea level, located in the province of Huesca, in Spain.

Punta Alvarosa

Where is Punta Alvarosa?

The pass is located in the municipality of Broto, in the autonomous community of Aragon, in the northern part of the country.

Is the road to Punta Alvarosa unpaved?

The road to the summit is totally unpaved, with steep parts and narrow sections. It comprises 20 sharp hairpin turns. A 4x4 vehicle is required.

How long is the road to Punta Alvarosa?

Starting from Ayerbe de Broto, the road to the summit is 8.3km long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 851 m and the average gradient is 10.25%.

Is the road to Punta Alvarosa open year-round?

The road is open year-round, but short time closures are common in winters.
Pic:Sergio De Uña

 

 

Drive Us to Your Road!

With over 13,000 roads cataloged, we're always on the lookout for unique routes. Know of a road that deserves to be featured? Click here to share your suggestion, and we may add it to dangerousroads.org.