It takes in 19 Alpine cols, covers a total of 21, 000m (69, 000ft) of ascent, and is described by organisers as "the toughest and highest cyclosportive in the world".

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Nogue offers cooking demonstrations in a rustic, outdoor setting within the Garrotxa Volcanic Region Natural Park, but other chefs, namely the executive chefs of Michelin-starred restaurants Ca l'Enric and Les Cols, also in Garrotxa, are sharing volcanic cooking with a much bigger audience.

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