The pass reaches an elevation of 1,794 m (5,886 ft), and links the Ossau and Tena valleys.

The road across the pass is known as the A-136 on the Spanish side, and links to Biescas and Huesca.

On the French side the D934 road connects the pass to the towns of Laruns, Oloron-Sainte-Marie and Pau.

The pass is kept open in the winter, but in case of heavy snowfall may be closed for a couple of days.

The French side of the pass falls within the commune of Laruns in the département of Pyrénées-Atlantiques, whilst the Spanish side is within the municipality of Sallent de Gállego within the province of Huesca.