We leave Sant Esteve d’en Bas and begin the climb to Coll de Bracons to cross the Serra dels Llancers. It is 8.2 kilometres with 655 metres of elevation gain and an average gradient of 8%, a demanding but spectacular pass. The road winds through a lush forest dominated by beech and oak trees, which keep the atmosphere cool and humid. At some points, the vegetation opens up, allowing us to contemplate the Vall d’en Bas and the mountains of La Garrotxa, which unfold behind us. The final stretch is the most intense, but the arrival at the pass compensates for any effort with a wide and silent panoramic view of the mountains.