Port d’Envalira
A long Andorran climb from Andorra la Vella and Encamp, where altitude and distance do more damage than the average gradient suggests.
- Length
- 24.4 km
- Elevation Gain
- 1,220 m
- Average Gradient
- 5.0%
- Difficulty
- Very Challenging
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Port d’Envalira is a climb where the numbers need context. Five percent average does not sound brutal, but 24.4 kilometres and 1,220 metres of elevation gain make it a very different kind of effort. This is not a punchy ramp. It is a long mountain road that keeps asking for patience.
From Andorra la Vella or Encamp, the climb builds into one of the major altitude efforts of the Vuelta a España 2026 route. For travelling cyclists, it is a strong Andorra objective because it combines scale, scenery and clear route identity.
How to ride it
Start conservatively from Andorra la Vella or Encamp.
Treat the climb as a long endurance effort, not a steep wall.
Bring layers for the descent, especially if the weather is unsettled.
Where to stay
Andorra la Vella is the easiest base for logistics, food and accommodation. Encamp is useful if you want to sit closer to the climb and reduce city riding.
Practical tips
Do not underestimate the climb because of the average gradient.
Altitude and weather can change the ride quickly.
Check traffic and tunnel options carefully when planning the route.
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