Spain · Iberian Peninsula
Collada de Bracons
A punchy and often selective climb in Osona with narrow sections and steep ramps, known from Catalan racing routes.
- Length
- 10.3 km
- Avg gradient
- 6.3%
- Max gradient
- 13%
- Elevation gain
- 650 m
- Summit
- 1,132 m
- Hairpins
- 12
Versants
- From Sant Pere de Torello — 10.3 km at 6.3% (max 13%)
History
Collada de Bracons is a punchy and often selective climb in Osona with narrow sections and steep ramps, known from Catalan racing routes. The 10.3 km climb from Sant Pere de Torello at 6.3% average features multiple steep pitches.
The mountain is compact but challenging, with technical sections and good road surface. The steepness and short distance make it popular for testing climbing power.
The pass sits in central Catalan mountains and is frequently used in regional racing. The combination of difficulty, technical sections, and compact distance make it a valued training climb.