Coll de Pradelles
France, europe
N/A
1,995 m
hard
Year-round
Okay, thrill-seekers, listen up! I've found a real gem tucked away in the French Pyrénées, right near the Spanish border: Coll de Pradelles. This bad boy climbs to a cool 1,995 meters (that's 6,545 feet!), so you know the views are going to be epic.
The road, known as the D89, is paved, but hold onto your hats – it gets seriously narrow in places. We're talking "squeeze-by-another-car-with-inches-to-spare" narrow! It’s also a bit of a climb, with an average gradient of 4.6%.
The pass is usually open year-round, but keep an eye on the weather forecast in winter, because snow can shut it down for a bit. And no matter when you go, be ready for some serious wind and potentially chilly temps up top. Trust me, the incredible scenery is worth it!
Road Details
- Country
- France
- Continent
- europe
- Max Elevation
- 1,995 m
- Difficulty
- hard
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