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Port of Cabús

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distance · 35,9 Km
duration · 2h 0min
Elevation Gain · + 1656
Circular · No

General Description

We start our route starting from the center of La Massana in the direction of the village of Erts. The initial section is wide and has a lane for cyclists. When you reach the roundabout, the road narrows and does not have a road edge to drive on, a situation that will remain until you reach the Poble d'Erts roundabout. We will take the second exit in the direction of the town of Pal. We will follow the road leaving Xixerella behind until we reach Pal where it is advisable to stop and contemplate its historic streets, the banks and the church of Sant Climent. We will follow the road to the roundabout, where we will take the first exit towards Coll de la Botella. The road is wide and with a constant slope until you reach Font del Bisbe, a snack bar located very close to the Pal station. After passing the Coll de la Botella, and at 2115 meters of altitude, we find a unique sculpture called "Tempesta en una tassa de tea" at the foot of the road. Built in 1991 on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Andorran Social Security Fund, it is a work of the American artist Dennis Oppenheim. We will follow the high mountain road where we will enjoy panoramic views of Andorra and the Setúria valley all the time until we reach the head of the port.
Arriving at the destination, we will notice that the pavement changes, this delimits the border area between Spain and the Principality of Andorra.
We will return to the town of La Massana following the same path

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Safety tips

Enjoy the mountain safely

Mountain tours can be dangerous, which is why it is your responsibility to take all the necessary measures to safeguard your safety and integrity.

1. Preparation of the itinerary

Check the weather forecast before your departure

Take into account your physical condition and your experience in the environment

Consult the avalanche danger bulletin in winter times

Plan a suitable route knowing shelter points

2. Essential material

Bring the appropriate material for the activity and weather conditions

The rucksack cannot lack drink and food adapted to the departure

Don't forget to check beforehand that the DVA, Shovel and Probe are working

3. Mountain rescue

In the event of an accident or rescue in the mountains, call the emergency number.

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The information and/or data set out on this page are not binding, although they may guide you during your journey. However, said information and/or data will not replace the need for experience, training and/or the support of a professional when organizing your tour. Therefore, this page will not be responsible for safeguarding its security and integrity during its journey.

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What is ATES mapping?

The Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale (ATES by its acronym in English) is a tool that allows you to evaluate, describe and communicate how prone the terrain is to being affected by avalanches, without taking into account variable snow-meteorological factors.

The ATES classification was developed in 2004 by Parks Canada following an accident in which seven teenagers died, probably due to a bad choice of route. Since then, this scale has been applied to several mountain ranges in Canada and New Zealand.

In the Pyrenees, this project has been developed in the Lauegi Center of Aran, in Tavascan, in some sectors of the Aragonese Pyrenees and in Andorra.

To carry out this classification, the technicians take into account different variables such as the slope, the density of the vegetation, the traps in the terrain or the frequency and size of expected avalanches, among others.

The final product is an invariant map in which the alluvial terrain is divided into three classes.

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What are the types of terrain?
Simple

Exposure to steep slopes and forest terrain. Some forest clearings may involve areas of infrequent avalanche arrivals. Many options to reduce or eliminate exposure

demanding

Exposure to well-defined avalanche path zones, exit zones or traps. There are options to reduce or eliminate exposure by careful route finding

Complex

Exposure to multiple and overlapping avalanche path zones or to large areas of open and sloping terrain. Multiple avalanche start zones with traps below. Minimal options to reduce exposure

For more information visit the website allaus.ad a project of Andorra Research + Innovation