We leave La Pobla de Lillet on the road that climbs towards Coll de la Merolla (1,108 m), a natural pass between Berguedà and Ripollès. The climb, about 8.5 km long, is gentle and very pleasant, with many curves and shady sections through forests of red pine, beech and fir. As we gain height, the landscape alternates between rock faces and small open meadows until we reach the top of the pass, where the view extends towards the surrounding mountains and the Montgrony mountain range.