Andorra · Iberian Peninsula
Port de Cabús
A high border pass between Andorra and Catalunya, famous for wild scenery and a gravel upper section near the frontier.
- Length
- 16.3 km
- Avg gradient
- 5.7%
- Max gradient
- 12%
- Elevation gain
- 930 m
- Summit
- 2,302 m
- Hairpins
- 18
Versants
- From Tor — 16.3 km at 7.0% (max 12%)
- From Andorra (La Massana) — 14.5 km at 5.8% (max 11%)
History
Port de Cabús is a high border pass between Andorra and Catalunya, famous for wild scenery and a gravel upper section near the frontier. The 16.3 km climb from Tor at 7% average features steep sections and technical terrain near the summit.
The road becomes gravel in the upper sections, offering an adventure-cycling experience on a major Alpine crossing. The combination of difficulty, gravel terrain, and frontier setting make it distinctive.
The pass is popular with adventure cyclists and mountain bikers seeking challenging terrain. The combination of altitude, gravel riding, and wild scenery make it a memorable crossing.