The Coll de Banyuls is an interesting climb due to its location, linking the Empordà with the French border, specifically the town that gives its name to the pass, Banyuls-sur-Mer. The pass is, along with the Perthus and the Portbou pass (coll de Balitres), the only eastern passes in the incipient Pyrenees, as the col d'Ares is located much further west.

Starting from the town of Banyuls-sur-Mer, heading towards the north face of the Albera mountain range, there is a very gentle pass until the end, where there are some really tough ramps. We leave the town via the D86. It is also possible to make the demanding ascent of the Tour de Madeloc via this route.