Somport or Bielsa (1 Viewer)

[MichaelT]

We are due to cross back into France tomorrow and was planning on using Bielsa tunnel. Never used it before but I have somport but there's a possibility of snow tonight/ early hours tomorrow so not knowing the roads would it be best to go somport? Currently at Vinaixa so can do either, planned on stopping at Ainsa tonight.

Thanks

 

[Figaro]

Not sure about the snow situation, best check weather forecast, I did the reverse route last year through Bielsa tunnel into Spain.
It's scenic but is a steep decent into France, steeper than the ascent on the Spanish side I'd say.
Being a major route, I'm sure there will be snow ploughs if necessary.

 

[Raul]

Do you have snow chains? 2-3 day ago Somport been temporarily shut due to snow. Police was stoping vehicles to check for chains or socks. On Huesca side was quite a bit of white down on the news. We headed to Jonquera as we was south enough to make this decision. No chains on board just winter tyres, so didn’t wanted to risk being turned back. But the A75 has snow bits to, nothing scary if you got winter tyres, it’s well salted.

 

[tonka]

As Raul mentioned.. Snow chains or correct tyres.
We were once half way down the road to Somport from the French side, light snow started and as we approached one village there was a sign out ref snow chains. Police were starting to set up as assume they were looking to make some checks and earn a few euros.

Only ever used Somport so cant comment on best route.

 

[MichaelT]

Do you have snow chains? 2-3 day ago Somport been temporarily shut due to snow. Police was stoping vehicles to check for chains or socks. On Huesca side was quite a bit of white down on the news. We headed to Jonquera as we was south enough to make this decision. No chains on board just winter tyres, so didn’t wanted to risk being turned back. But the A75 has snow bits to, nothing scary if you got winter tyres, it’s well salted.

Yes chain's we have.

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[Raul]

Yes chain's we have.

Go for it.

 

[rb62]

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[MichaelT]

After looking round Ainsa and as it was 19c and full sun we decided to cross today thru the Bielsa tunnel to avoid any snow and ice. Quite a bit of snow on French side and noticeably cooler.

Thanks everyone for your help.

 

[buzz1]

Hi
Obviously late to the party, we went bielsa way to Spain mid January route was clear and first time for us and the views where fantastic,
Not sure where your going tonight,
but we stayed in this French aire (see pic ) cost us a few euros and although barrier wasn’t working on entry we managed to get in via the terminal phone and was quite easy.
it was perfect for us close town and we took our dog on cable car up mountain to explore the snow

 

[MichaelT]

Hi
Obviously late to the party, we went bielsa way to Spain mid January route was clear and first time for us and the views where fantastic,
Not sure where your going tonight,
but we stayed in this French aire (see pic ) cost us a few euros and although barrier wasn’t working on entry we managed to get in via the terminal phone and was quite easy.
it was perfect for us close town and we took our dog on cable car up mountain to explore the snow



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Thanks, we are on CCP at Arreau. Could of went further but hard drive thru the mountains so stopped but its a nice little town.

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[bigtree]

After looking round Ainsa and as it was 19c and full sun we decided to cross today thru the Bielsa tunnel to avoid any snow and ice. Quite a bit of snow on French side and noticeably cooler.

Thanks everyone for your help.

Any pictures ?

 

[MichaelT]

Had snow last night and its -2 now so glad we crossed yesterday. We came showing ice risk for chains.

 

[MichaelT]

Any pictures ?

 

[bigtree]

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We went over the Somport pass one November, the wife was snapping away.

 

[Lenny HB]

We prefer the Bielsa tunnel much nicer drive, hate the roads on the French side of the Somport.

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[Littlewheels]

Please don’t post images of the Bielsa Tunnel l have bad memories as l have been fined twice for speeding 80kph and on the last occasion l was free wheeling as l was out of fuel and coasted into the garage on the left as you exit in Spain