Spain · Iberian Peninsula
Port del Comte
A broad mountain climb to the Port del Comte ski area. Constant gradients and altitude make it a favorite for sustained threshold efforts.
- Length
- 24.0 km
- Avg gradient
- 4.8%
- Max gradient
- 10%
- Elevation gain
- 1,060 m
- Summit
- 1,710 m
- Hairpins
- 13
Versants
- From Solsona — 24.0 km at 4.8% (max 10%)
History
Port del Comte is a broad mountain climb to the ski area, with constant gradients and altitude making it a favorite for sustained threshold efforts. The 24 km climb from Solsona at 4.8% average gains 1,060 m of elevation.
The road winds through mixed terrain with views expanding as elevation increases. The consistent, moderate gradient throughout makes it popular for endurance training and testing aerobic power.
The pass connects to the ski station and is frequently used in winter cycling training. The combination of good road quality, reasonable difficulty, and scenic surroundings make it a well-rounded training climb.