The Road to Coll de l’Arca is a Hidden Gem in Catalonia

Coll de l’Arca is a mountain pass at an elevation of 605m (1,984ft) above sea level, located in the comarca of Baix Penedès, in Spain. The climb is very steep, with sections up to 15%.

Coll de l’Arca

Where is Coll de l’Arca?

The pass, also known as Coll d’Arca, is located in the province of Tarragona and the autonomous community of Catalonia, in the northeastern part of Spain.

How long is Coll de l’Arca?

Set high in the Sierra de Montmell mountain range, the road to the summit is fully paved, with some concrete sections. It has narrow parts and steep sections. The pass is 6.1 km (3.79 miles) long, running south-north from Aiguaviva to La Juncosa del Montmell.

How steep is Coll de l’Arca?

The road to the summit is very steep. Starting from TV-2443 road, near Aiguaviva, at 514m above sea level, the ascent is 2.6 km long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 91 meters. The average gradient is 3.5%. Starting from TV-2401 road, near La Juncosa del Montmell, at 409m above sea level, the ascent is 3.5 km long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 196 meters. The average gradient is 5.6%.

 

 

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