How much climbing does Puerto del Escudo from the Luena valley have?

+636 m in 7.9 km, at 8.1 % on average.

What is the steepest gradient on Puerto del Escudo from the Luena valley?

Its hardest kilometre is at 12.1 %: bring low gears.

How long does Puerto del Escudo from the Luena valley take?

At 10 km/h on average, about 45 min. At a normal pace on a road bike, counting the climbing, about 1 h 15.

Can you ride Puerto del Escudo from the Luena valley on a gravel bike?

Yes, although it's almost all tarmac (100 %): a road bike works well too.

Road · San Miguel de Luena, Cantabria Hard

Puerto del Escudo from the Luena valley

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In short: Climb of 7.9 km and +636 m from San Miguel de Luena (Cantabria), at 8.1 % on average up to 1,011 m. It's hard and takes about 1 h 15 to climb; its hardest kilometre is at 12.1 % and it's almost all on tarmac.

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Distance: 7.9 km
Elevation gain: +636 m
Max altitude: 1,011 m
Hardest km: 12.1 %
Difficulty: Hard
Estimated time: 1 h 15 min

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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

Climb to the Puerto del Escudo, the historic pass on the Burgos to Santander road, by the Cantabrian side of the Luena valley. The N-623 climbs in loops across an open slope of pasture, with the Pas valley behind you and, at the top, the Burgos plateau. It's a national road with a good surface and a hard shoulder for much of the way, though with some traffic, especially lorries and at weekends. The Luena villages have the odd bar; at the top there's little more than the sign, so climb with water. Wind and fog are frequent, and in winter there may be snow: check the state of the pass before you set off. You can link it with Estacas de Trueba or the Pas greenway to return towards the coast.

Track based on OpenStreetMap (CIMA climb CA14) (ODbL).

Frequently asked questions

How much climbing does Puerto del Escudo from the Luena valley have?: +636 m in 7.9 km, at 8.1 % on average.
What is the steepest gradient on Puerto del Escudo from the Luena valley?: Its hardest kilometre is at 12.1 %: bring low gears.
How long does Puerto del Escudo from the Luena valley take?: At 10 km/h on average, about 45 min. At a normal pace on a road bike, counting the climbing, about 1 h 15.
Can you ride Puerto del Escudo from the Luena valley on a gravel bike?: Yes, although it's almost all tarmac (100 %): a road bike works well too.

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

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