La Purito

The most famous cycling road race in Andorra

The most famous cycling road race in Andorra and one of the hardest in Europe, established by Joaquim “Purito” Rodríguez.

The challenge: Climb the six mountain climbs of ‘La Rabassa-la Peguera’, ‘Coll de la Gallina’, ‘La Comella’, ‘Collada de Beixalís’,  ‘Coll d’Ordino’ and ‘Els Cortals d’Encamp’, 115 km and a whopping 4,800 m of combined ascent..

La Purito’s finish line is situated in ‘Els Cortals d’Encamp’, and has been graced in the past by special guests such as Merkel Irizar.

The Purito kids’ version consists of a children’s gymkhana which takes place in Encamp Town..