The Top 20 Mountain Passes in the Cantabrian Mountains
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in the Cantabrian Mountains and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.
Last updated: October 7, 2025
The monument to the pilgrim of Alto de San Roque (altitude of 1270 m), the work of the Galician sculptor José María Acuña, is a statue placed in 1993 and …
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The Alto do Poio is crowned at 1,335 meters and represents the end of the agony for the pilgrims who come from previously doing the Alto do Cebreiro and the …
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For me one of the most beautiful and challenging climbs in the region. Perfect roads, only buses and approved taxis are allowed on the route. The view on the way …
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Do not continue cycling, but make a detour to the place of O Cebreiro!
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Great climb or descent to the pass (Alto la Torneria) with sea views and beautiful curves.
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Alto do Cebreiro, or simply "O Cebreiro" is one of the most significant stages of the Camino de Santiago. It is located in Galicia and is far from Santiago de …
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Crossing point of the Route of the Ports from Cangas del Narcea. The route up to here offers us excellent views of the beautiful surroundings of western Asturias.
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The Alto de Santo Emiliano is a classic Asturian cycling pass, located between the municipalities of Mieres and Langreo, connecting the Nalón and Caudal basins in an area with a …
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Not very hard port, but long, long. Magnificent landscapes.
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The Piedrasluengas viewpoint is a perfect place to reach by bike. Located in the heart of the Cantabrian Mountains, in the Fuentes Carrionas and Fuente Cobre-Montaña de Palencia Natural Park, …
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