Collada de la Mà

If you see red on this route, that's not a bad sign, but a good one. Because the orange-red rock that this route goes through turns out to be a real feast for the eyes. In the western corner of the Cadí - Moixeró Nature Park, a natural track winds its way through a mountain landscape of meadows, pastures, forests and maquis from around 1,400 meters above sea level, which is relatively unspectacular for drivers, up to the Collada de la Mà at 1,690 meters above sea level.

The approach: You come up the C-62 road from Tal, take the two serpentines near the village of Andraén and after about 500 meters turn right onto the track in question. It slowly makes its way up. The contrast between the red rocks and the green conifers is fascinating. In comparison, the distant views that appear now and then are hardly noticeable.

After crossing the Collada de la Mà, the road descends gently towards the valley. The surface is still impeccable, well packed, a mixture of fine and light gravel. The Coll de Llangosto flies past at 1,607 metres, a few final bends and then you reach the asphalt. Turn right to the hamlet of el Ges and then continue into the Segre valley.