Collada de Toses
Collada de Toses is one of the early mountain signals of the Tour de France 2026. From the southern Catalan valley, it climbs long enough and steep enough to move the race into a different mood.
- Length
- 9.3 km
- Elevation Gain
- 605 m
- Average Gradient
- 6.5%
- Difficulty
- Challenging
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Collada de Toses is a proper Catalan mountain climb. At 9.3 kilometres and 6.5 percent average, it has the shape of a climb that rewards measured pacing. It is not a wall, but it is long enough that riders need to respect it from the start.
Its role in the Tour de France 2026 opening days makes it especially interesting. The race moves from Barcelona spectacle into Pyrenean seriousness quickly, and Collada de Toses helps create that transition. For Cyclingtrippers, it belongs in both the Catalonia and Pyrenees conversation.
How to Ride It
- Start below threshold and let the climb develop.
- Keep your cadence smooth through the middle kilometres.
- Save something for the upper section, where fatigue can make the gradient feel heavier.
Where to Stay
Girona and Barcelona both work as broader bases, but riders focused on this climb should look closer to the Catalan Pyrenees for easier access.
Practical Tips
- Check local weather before riding, especially outside summer.
- Bring layers if the route continues higher into the Pyrenees.
- Pair it with nearby Catalan mountain roads for a more complete ride.
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