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Cantabrian Mountains

Cantabrian Mountains

The best cycling routes in the Cantabrian Mountains

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Cycling in the Cantabrian Mountains is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Castile and León. So you can find your perfect Cantabrian Mountains bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: October 18, 2025

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1. Lagos de Covadonga — circular from the Basilica and Cueva de Covadonga

27.8km

02:29

1,080m

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2. Sierra de Riaño – circular by Pandetrave and the Valle de Sajambre

70.9km

04:56

1,320m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Ribadeo – tour around Ría de Foz – Special Conservation Area Ría de Foz-Masma

46.9km

03:00

370m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Arenas de Cabrales, Cañon del río Cares, Alles — circular route

34.4km

02:29

740m

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5. Suances to Santillana del Mar – circular via the Besaya Greenway and the coast

32.5km

02:20

440m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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6. Walk around the Ebro Reservoir – circular from Reinosa

62.6km

03:54

530m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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7. El Capricho de Gaudi, the Abadia Cisterciense de Santa Maria y Santa Maria de los Angeles - return from San Vicente de la Barquera

47.3km

03:17

790m

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8. Piedrasluengas from Potes — round trip

60.8km

04:24

1,330m

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9. Montes de León – circular from Ponferrada to Montes de Valdueza and Peñalba de Santiago

50.6km

03:51

1,300m

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10. Oviedo to Fuso de la Reina on the Via Verde — circular route

48.5km

03:24

700m

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The best cycling routes in the Cantabrian Mountains

1. Lagos de Covadonga — circular from the Basilica and Cueva de Covadonga

2. Sierra de Riaño – circular by Pandetrave and the Valle de Sajambre

3. Ribadeo – tour around Ría de Foz – Special Conservation Area Ría de Foz-Masma

4. Arenas de Cabrales, Cañon del río Cares, Alles — circular route

5. Suances to Santillana del Mar – circular via the Besaya Greenway and the coast

6. Walk around the Ebro Reservoir – circular from Reinosa

7. El Capricho de Gaudi, the Abadia Cisterciense de Santa Maria y Santa Maria de los Angeles - return from San Vicente de la Barquera

8. Piedrasluengas from Potes — round trip

9. Montes de León – circular from Ponferrada to Montes de Valdueza and Peñalba de Santiago

10. Oviedo to Fuso de la Reina on the Via Verde — circular route

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