Coll de la Botella

Coll de la Botella is a mountain pass in Andorra that connects parishes including La Massana, Ordino, and Encamp. Coverage highlights it as the finish line for the Andorra MoraBanc Clàssica, a 125km UCI 1.1 race with 3,800m elevation across all seven Andorra parishes, featuring WorldTour teams. Tom Pidcock won the 2026 edition by two seconds over Carlos Verona at the Coll de la Botella finish, with Sepp Kuss third. Stories distinguish it from Port d'Envalira by separate weather alerts during winter storms.

Key Points

• Coll de la Botella is a mountain pass in Andorra serving as the finish line for the Andorra MoraBanc Clàssica cycling race.
• Coverage highlights Coll de la Botella as the uphill finish venue for the 125km Andorra MoraBanc Clàssica, a UCI 1.1 race featuring WorldTour teams and 3,800m elevation across all seven Andorra parishes.
• Tom Pidcock won the 2026 Andorra MoraBanc Clàssica by two seconds over Carlos Verona at the Coll de la Botella finish, with Sepp Kuss placing third.
• Coll de la Botella connects to Andorra's parishes including La Massana, Ordino, and Encamp, and features in routes with Port d'Envalira.
• Stories distinguish Coll de la Botella from Port d'Envalira by noting separate yellow alerts during winter storms.

Timeline

1. 2026-06-21

   Pidcock Wins Andorra MoraBanc Clàssica at Coll de la Botella

   Tom Pidcock won the Andorra MoraBanc Clàssica by two seconds over Carlos Verona in an uphill finish at Coll de la Botella, with Sepp Kuss third in the 125km race across seven parishes.

   Tom Pidcock Wins Andorra MoraBanc Clàssica by 2 Seconds Over VeronaPidcock Edges Verona to Win Andorra MoraBanc Clàssica in Tense Sprint
2. 2026-06-03

   WorldTour Teams Confirmed for Andorra MoraBanc Clàssica to Coll de la Botella

   Organizers announced five WorldTour teams including Visma-Lease a Bike for the June 21 Andorra MoraBanc Clàssica, with the 125km route ending at Coll de la Botella after Port d'Envalira and new gravel sector.

   Andorra MoraBanc Clàssica Adds Visma-Lease a Bike, Five WorldTour Teams for 2025
3. 2026-03-16

   Yellow Alert Issued for Coll de la Botella Due to Winds

   Strong winds triggered yellow alerts at Coll de la Botella amid ski closures and Port d'Envalira shutdowns.

   Strong Winds Prolong Ski Closures and Road Shutdowns in Andorra

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