It gets twisty at the top: the west side of the Port de la Bonaigua
The 2,072 metre high Port de la Bonaigua is the third highest road pass in the Pyrenees and one of only four to break the 2,000 metre mark.
Reason enough to take on the Bonaigua - even if it's not easy to fit into a one-day tour. This is probably one of the reasons why the pass has not made it into the ranks of the classics, even though it is located in the Eldorado of passes around the French spa town of Bagnères-de-Luchon.
Unlike most of the main ridge passes in the Pyrenees, its entire summit section lies on Spanish territory, as the Spanish border stretches northwards in the Val d'Aran. Dozens of small lakes around the pass bear witness to the abundance of water in the region. Endless long straights on both sides of the pass characterise the ascent.
You can find the full passport profile as a PDF download below.
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Pass profile: Spain: Port de la Bonaigua
