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1190 Karlov (Karlsfeld) In Krkonoše on Czech-Polish border, moderate difficulty, panoramic views into Karkonosze.

1509 Jaun pass The Jaunpass at 1,509m connects the Gruyères region of Fribourg with the Simmental in Bern, crossing through characteristic pre-alpine scenery of meadows, farms, and forest. A pleasant, easy road through Switzerland’s dairy heartland with fine views of the Bernese Alps to the south.

2408 Port d’Envalira The Port d’Envalira at 2,408m is the highest pass in the Pyrenees and in the entire Andorran road network, ranking among the highest paved passes in Europe. The exposed summit sits above Soldeu ski resort, offering wide views across the barren Pyrenean ridgeline and into France.

2304 Port de Cabús The Port de Cabús at 2,304m is a remote Andorran-Spanish border crossing above the Valira del Nord valley, accessible by a narrow road through alpine pastures. Little-used and off the main tourist routes, it offers a genuine sense of solitude in the high Pyrenees.

2270 Port de Boucharo (Gavarnie) The Port de Boucharo at 2,270m above Gavarnie is a high Pyrenean pass near the UNESCO-listed Cirque de Gavarnie — one of the world’s most spectacular amphitheatres of rock and waterfall. The road provides direct access to this natural wonder from the French side.

2208 Col de Tentes The Col de Tentes at 2,208m near Gavarnie in the French Pyrenees provides access to the Spanish border and the Ordesa canyon system. The open, exposed summit offers exceptional views of Monte Perdido (3,355m) and the Cirque de Gavarnie — among the finest Pyrenean panoramas.

2106 Coll de Pal The Coll de Pal at 2,106m in the Catalan Pyrenees above Berguedà offers sweeping views north into the high Pyrenean chain. A quiet, little-used pass reached via La Molina ski resort area, it delivers high-altitude Pyrenean scenery without the crowds of the main passes.

2076 Port de la Bonaigua The Port de la Bonaigua at 2,072m in the Val d’Aran region of Catalonia is a major pass in the Spanish Pyrenees connecting the Aran valley with the Pallars Sobirà. The road crosses through open alpine terrain with excellent views, and the Val d’Aran below is linguistically and culturally unique…

2073 Coll de la Botella The Coll de la Botella at 2,073m is a high pass in the Catalan Pyrenees near Andorra connecting two valleys of the Pallars Sobirà. A remote, quiet road through open alpine moorland with views across the high Pyrenean chain.

2041 Collada Fosca The Collada Fosca at 2,041m is a high Andorran pass connecting the Vall d’Incles with the Valira d’Orient. Part of Andorra’s high mountain road network, it offers fine views of the surrounding Pyrenean peaks from a quiet, elevated road through alpine meadows.