Coll de Pal from Bagà is a climb in the region Spanish Pyrenees. It is 19.1 km long and bridges 1290 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.8%, resulting in a difficulty score of 963. The top of the ascent is located at 2106 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 13 photos.
Went up very early in the morning, saw nearly no one. Tarmac is in great condition, be careful when descending, there might be some bigger trucks cutting corners and because there are so few you dont expect them....read more
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Went up very early in the morning, saw nearly no one. Tarmac is in great condition, be careful when descending, there might be some bigger trucks cutting corners and because there are so few you dont expect them.
Good climb with light traffic and nice views, the first part before the "Mirador de la Devesa" is more difficult than the second part. However, globally it's a difficult climb.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Coll de Pal from Bagà is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!
Coll de Pal from Bagà belongs to the Hors Catégorie, the top category. These are legendary and very tough climbs. A solid cycling condition, experience, and a good climbing gear ratio are essential to maintain a smooth cadence and complete the climb comfortably.
Coll de Pal from Bagà is 19.1 km long.
The average gradient of Coll de Pal from Bagà is 6.8%.
Coll de Pal from Bagà has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.7%.
The summit of Coll de Pal from Bagà is at 2106 m.
At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 02:43:27 to climb Coll de Pal from Bagà. At 11 km/h the time is 01:44:01, and at 15 km/h 01:16:17. For the fastest cyclists, 01:00:13 is an achievable time.
Coll de Pal from Bagà is located in the region Catalonia in Spain.