Port de Cabús, Mountain pass between La Massana, Andorra and Alins, Spain.
Port de Cabús is a mountain pass at 2302 meters elevation connecting La Massana in Andorra to Alins in Spain. The Andorran side features a paved road while the Spanish section consists of unpaved mountain paths through more rugged terrain.
The pass lies on the old route between La Massana and Alins, and the continuation toward Catalonia runs along a private road to Tor, a village known for the murders that followed disputes over control of the mountain. The path was frequented by tobacco smugglers, which gave Tor its reputation.
The continuation of the road beyond the pass toward Catalonia runs over a private track to the village of Tor, a place known for the killings that arose from disputes over control of the mountain. The route was frequented by tobacco smugglers, and the pass marks the outer edge of the Schengen area without border checks.
The passage remains accessible from May to October, with snow blocking access during colder months at this high elevation. Visitors should prepare for changing weather and bring appropriate gear, as conditions can shift quickly at altitude.
The continuation beyond the pass into Catalonia runs over a private road to Tor, a village known for killings tied to disputes over control of the mountain, on a route long used by tobacco smugglers. The Andorran approach climbs almost 1,100 m over 17.7 km at an average gradient of 6%.
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