Coll de Canes (Ripoll)

Start Town	Altitude	Elevation Gain	Length	Gradient	Difficulty	Rating
Ripoll	1,120m	432m	15.4 km	2.8%	192	***

Climb Description

Coll de Canes is a pleasant climb in the Garrotxa area of Catalunya, which links the towns of Olot and Ripoll. It used to be the main road through the region, but a faster road has since been built to the north and so the Coll de Canes now carries little traffic - making it a great choice for cyclists.

The climb from Ripoll is very gentle and will pose no difficulties for most cyclists. It is a nice climb to use as part of a longer ride, and the pleasant (if not spectacular) scenery, makes it a nice option.

The Coll de Canes has been used once before in the Vuelta a España and numerous times in the Volta a Catalunya. The sole stage in the Vuelta took place in 2005 and saw a young Joaquim Rodríguez lead the race over the climb.

Coll de Canes is open throughout the year.

Roads & Traffic

The road surface is in very good condition throughout.

This is little traffic on the road once you have left Ripoll. The first kilometre can be slightly busier, but there is a wide hard shoulder here to keep you out of any traffic.

Alternative Routes

Coll de Canes can also be climbed from the east, beginning in Olot.

Nearby Climbs

Collado de Toses

La Creueta

Rocacorba

Vallter 2000

Mare de Deu del Mont

Cycling Holidays

We do not currently run any cycling holidays in this part of the Catalan Pyrenees. However, if you would like to customize an itinerary in the region, please contact us and we would happy to organize a trip for you.

In the past, for example, we have organized a coast to coast cycling tour across the Spanish Pyrenees for groups and cycling clubs, which have included the climb to Coll de Canes.

You may also be interested in some of our other tours below, both in the Pyrenees and elsewhere in Catalonia.