Where is Cim de Coma Morera?
Spain, europe
11.3 km
800 m
moderate
Year-round
Alright, adventure junkies, buckle up for the Cim de Coma Morera! Perched high in the Pyrenees, right on the Spanish-French border (smack-dab between Girona, Catalonia, and France), this isn't your average Sunday drive.
The summit, also known as Tuc de la Llança, is a proper lung-buster. From the Spanish side via Camí a la Coma Morera connecting to the Eje Pirenaico N-260 road, you'll need a 4x4 to handle the seriously rugged terrain.
The climb on either side is an 11.3 km (7.02 miles) workout for your engine and your nerves, gaining a whopping 800 meters (2,625ft) in altitude with an average gradient of 7.07%. But the views? Totally worth it. Think staggering mountain vistas and that feeling of being on top of the world. This area bordering Llauset Lake in Aragon is calling you for an off-road expedition!
Road Details
- Country
- Spain
- Continent
- europe
- Length
- 11.3 km
- Max Elevation
- 800 m
- Difficulty
- moderate
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