Mountain climbs in Cantabria
In short: You have 7 climbs to ride in Cantabria, from 5.6 to 31.7 km. The one with most climbing is Portillo de Lunada through the Pasiego valleys (+1,320 m), and the highest, Alto Campoo and Fuente del Chivo climb, tops out at 1,997 m.
Riding up every climb in Cantabria adds up to 108 km and +5,763 m of climbing. 5 have a kilometre above 10 %: bring a low gear. If you're just starting out, try Portillo de Lunada through the Pasiego valleys: 31.7 km at 4.2 % on average.
The climbs at a glance
| Climb | Distance | Elevation | Average gradient | Hardest km | Elevation | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portillo de Lunada through the Pasiego valleysfrom Liérganes | 31.7 km | +1,320 m | 4.2 % | 8.2 % | 1,318 m | Hard |
| Alto Campoo and Fuente del Chivo climbfrom Espinilla | 20.9 km | +1,066 m | 5.1 % | 10.1 % | 1,997 m | Very hard |
| Puerto de Palombera from the Cabuérniga valleyfrom Cabuérniga | 22.0 km | +972 m | 4.4 % | 6.8 % | 1,256 m | Moderate |
| Puerto de Estacas de Trueba from Vega de Pasfrom Vega de Pas | 13.5 km | +817 m | 6.0 % | 11.9 % | 1,149 m | Very hard |
| Los Machucos from Bustabladofrom Arredondo | 8.4 km | +735 m | 8.7 % | 15.0 % | 917 m | Hard |
| Peña Cabarga climbfrom Medio Cudeyo | 5.6 km | +543 m | 9.8 % | 15.3 % | 562 m | Hard |
| El Soplao climb from La Floridafrom Roiz | 6.2 km | +310 m | 5.0 % | 10.4 % | 332 m | Hard |
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Frequently asked questions
- Which climb in Cantabria has the most climbing?
- Of the 7 you have here, Portillo de Lunada through the Pasiego valleys: +1,320 m in 31.7 km from Liérganes.
- Which is the highest climb in Cantabria?
- Of the 7 you have here, Alto Campoo and Fuente del Chivo climb, which tops out at 1,997 m.
- Which climb in Cantabria has the hardest kilometre?
- Peña Cabarga climb: its hardest kilometre averages 15.3 %.
- Which climb in Cantabria is the easiest to start with?
- Portillo de Lunada through the Pasiego valleys: 31.7 km at 4.2 % on average.
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