How much climbing does Puerto de Palombera from the Cabuérniga valley have?

+972 m in 22 km, at 4.4 % on average.

How long does Puerto de Palombera from the Cabuérniga valley take?

At 10 km/h on average, about 2 h 10. At a normal pace on a road bike, counting the climbing, about 2 h 20.

Are there water fountains on Puerto de Palombera from the Cabuérniga valley?

Yes, 1 within 250 m of the route, according to OpenStreetMap. You'll see it on the map.

Road · Cabuérniga, Cantabria Moderate

Puerto de Palombera from the Cabuérniga valley

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In short: Climb of 22 km and +972 m from Cabuérniga (Cantabria), at 4.4 % on average up to 1,256 m. It's moderate and takes about 2 h 20 to climb; its hardest kilometre is at 6.8 % and it's almost all on tarmac.

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Distance: 22.0 km
Elevation gain: +972 m
Max altitude: 1,256 m
Hardest km: 6.8 %
Difficulty: Moderate
Estimated time: 2 h 20 min

1 water fountain within 250 m of the route, according to OpenStreetMap. Cycling map

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Almost all tarmac: ideal for a road bike. Measured on OpenStreetMap; there may be recent changes on the ground.

The route

The climb that links the Cabuérniga valley with Campoo, through the Saja forest. You ride up a quiet road between oaks and beeches, on steady gradients, and when you leave the forest you reach the open pastures of the pass, where you can easily meet free-roaming cows and horses. It is a long climb for finding your rhythm rather than going flat out. Water and food in the valley villages before you start (Cabuérniga, Saja); there are no services at the top. In autumn the forest changes colour and there is little traffic; in winter there may be snow and ice higher up. On the descent, watch out for livestock and fog.

Track based on OpenStreetMap (signposted climb CIMA CA04) (ODbL).

Frequently asked questions

How much climbing does Puerto de Palombera from the Cabuérniga valley have?: +972 m in 22 km, at 4.4 % on average.
What is the steepest gradient on Puerto de Palombera from the Cabuérniga valley?: Its hardest kilometre is at 6.8 %.
How long does Puerto de Palombera from the Cabuérniga valley take?: At 10 km/h on average, about 2 h 10. At a normal pace on a road bike, counting the climbing, about 2 h 20.
Are there water fountains on Puerto de Palombera from the Cabuérniga valley?: Yes, 1 within 250 m of the route, according to OpenStreetMap. You'll see it on the map.

Before you set off, check the state of the road or track and follow the traffic rules. Enjoy the ride.

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Weather at the start

Today: perfect for riding 9–15 °C · wind 10 km/h · best from 13:00 to 16:00

Tomorrow: perfect for riding 10–15 °C · wind 23 km/h · best from 13:00 to 16:00

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