Top 5 Mountain Passes around Targassonne

Well, starting from Font Romeu and breaking legs from Mont Louis

The Col de la Calvaire de Font Romeu is a mountain pass in French Cerdanya, next to the town and ski resort of Font Romeu. This port connects the Bolquère valley with the Cerdanya valley. The port is within the same town of Font Romeu, next to the station's ski lifts. There are many slopes to reach Col de la Calvaire: - the western slope that starts from Ur is approximately 16 km and crosses the town of Targasone and the Col d'Egat. It is a very steep climb along a road in perfect condition, although on holidays there is a lot of traffic. - The southern slope starts from Llívia and crosses Estavar and joins the previous one at the Col d'Egat. Unlike the first, the first section of the climb is very hard, with several horseshoe curves and with wonderful views of the entire Cerdanya and the Tosa d'Alp. - The eastern slope stops at Olette, and after approximately 28 km it reaches the top of the pass, passing through the town of Mont-Louis and Bolquère. It is a very steep climb, like the first, on a road in perfect condition but with a lot of traffic. I don't like going up here. - the eastern slope that starts from Olette and passes through the Col de la Perche, reaching the town of Font-Romeu and from there to the top. Of all the slopes, the one I like the most is the slope that starts from Llívia and crosses Estavar.

It is a port with a lot of traffic, especially in the month of August. It is very open and often has headwinds, with long straights that make it a stinky pass. It has several slopes, all characterized by being long and with smooth percentages. The most beautiful thing about Col de la Quillane are the views of Lake Matemale from its northern slope.

Culminating at 1,579 meters above sea level, the Col de la Perche can be climbed by four routes in total. Each of them includes relatively gentle slopes. At the top, the view of the surrounding area is splendid and rewards your efforts!

It's probably not the most spectacular pass in the Pyrenees, but it has its charms. Its position, in the middle of the Catalan Pyrenees natural park, makes it a privileged passage for admiring 360° of the mountains, valleys and plains of this protected area. If you pass by, take the time to look around for yourself and enjoy the view.

It is a mountain pass that connects Conflent with Cerdanya. It can be reached in a multitude of variants. For me there are 4 clear aspects: - Eastern slope - from Olette along the main road N116 - West slope - from Sallagosa on the main road N116 - West slope - from Sallagosa along the secondary road that crosses the Col de Llo and the town of Eyne - West slope - from Llivia crossing Estavar and the Col d'Egat. With some nuances, in general the 4 slopes are soft and long. The views from the port on both sides are beautiful, especially towards the Eyne ski resort. It must be taken into account that the two slopes that run along the N116 highway have a lot of traffic, with motorcycles and trucks.

The climb to the Coll d'Egat from Llivia is the most beautiful and hardest slope of this pass, which in turn is also part of the climb to the Col du Calvaire. It is a very open section, an authentic balcony of Cerdanya with beautiful views of the Spanish area and the Tessa d'Alp. It is usually very windy and has several kilometers above 8%. Very rough but very wide road. Without a doubt, a "must" of Cerdanya.

The Portella de la Grava is a pass located at an altitude of 2,426 meters. It offers breathtaking views and is an iconic passage for mountain enthusiasts. Through this pass you have scenic access between the northern and southern slopes of the Pyrenees. Its steep path and exceptional panoramas make it a popular place for adventurers in search of natural discoveries.