How much climbing does El Soplao climb from La Florida have?

+310 m in 6.2 km, at 5 % on average.

What is the steepest gradient on El Soplao climb from La Florida?

Its hardest kilometre is at 10.4 %: bring low gears.

How long does El Soplao climb from La Florida take?

At 10 km/h on average, about 35 min. At a normal pace on a road bike, counting the climbing, about 40 min.

Are there water fountains on El Soplao climb from La Florida?

Yes, 2 within 250 m of the route, according to OpenStreetMap. You'll see them on the map.

Road · Roiz, Cantabria Hard

El Soplao climb from La Florida

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In short: Climb of 6.2 km and +310 m from Roiz (Cantabria), at 5 % on average up to 332 m. It's hard and takes about 40 min to climb; its hardest kilometre is at 10.4 % and it's almost all on tarmac.

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Distance: 6.2 km
Elevation gain: +310 m
Max altitude: 332 m
Hardest km: 10.4 %
Difficulty: Hard
Estimated time: 0 h 40 min

2 water fountains within 250 m of the route, according to OpenStreetMap. Cycling map

Profile

0 km3.1 km6.2 km

332 m

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Surface

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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 to El Soplao cave from La Florida, in the Nansa valley. The road climbs the sierra de Arnero, with old mining areas in sight and views opening over the valleys of western Cantabria and, on clear days, towards the Picos de Europa. The gradients are steady, with no extreme ramps, and the road surface is good. At the top is the cave entrance, with a café when it is open: if you want to visit, check the opening times first and whether you can leave your bike. Best from spring to autumn. Water in the valley villages before you start.

Track based on OpenStreetMap (signposted climb CIMA CA17) (ODbL).

Frequently asked questions

How much climbing does El Soplao climb from La Florida have?: +310 m in 6.2 km, at 5 % on average.
What is the steepest gradient on El Soplao climb from La Florida?: Its hardest kilometre is at 10.4 %: bring low gears.
How long does El Soplao climb from La Florida take?: At 10 km/h on average, about 35 min. At a normal pace on a road bike, counting the climbing, about 40 min.
Are there water fountains on El Soplao climb from La Florida?: Yes, 2 within 250 m of the route, according to OpenStreetMap. You'll see them 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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Today: perfect for riding 8–16 °C · wind 12 km/h · best from 12:00 to 15:00

Tomorrow: good day for riding 12–16 °C · wind 40 km/h · best from 12:00 to 15:00

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