Collada Fonda

Collada Fonda is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.911m (6,269ft) above the sea level, located in the comarca of Ripollès in Girona, Catalonia, in northern Spain near the French border.

Collada Fonda
Collada Fonda

Located in the Pyrenees mountain range, the road to the summit links the villages of Espinavell and Setcases. It’s 20.3 km long. It’s a rural road without asphalting but in very good condition. Speed is limited to 30km/h. It’s recommended from late spring to early fall, since you´ll go through mountain roads where there is often snow.Along the way you can enjoy a high mountain environment typical of the Pyrenees area.

The summit offers stunning 360º views and magnificent views of the Canigó massif. Starting from Espinavell (GIV-5225 road), the ascent is 9.3 km long. The elevation gain is 711 meters, and the average gradient is 7.64%. And starting from Setcases (C771 road), the ascent is 10.6 km long. The elevation gain is 446 meters, and the average gradient is 4.20%.
Pic: Dani Fenix Siete