The Top 5 Mountain Passes around Cármenes
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes around Cármenes 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 28, 2025
Pajares Pass
Highlight • Mountain Pass
One of the most classic and demanding ascents of cycling in Spain. From Campomanes it is 19 kilometers to the top and peaks of up to 14%. It tends to …
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Collado Cimero Ridge Singletrack
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Fun "single track" that runs along the spine of Collado Cimero with beautiful views over the Orzonaga beech forest.
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Collada Propinde and Roman Castro
Highlight • Mountain Pass
The Collada Propinde is a mountain pass, part of the Vía de la Carisa, the main Roman road that connected León with Gijón.
Near this point are the ruins of a Roman fort (military fortification).
Near this point are the ruins of a Roman fort (military fortification).
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La Llana Calva Pass
Highlight • Mountain Pass
La Llana Calva, also Llanacalva, is a hill in the middle of a beech forest where in the past the cider was mashed (crushed).
Today it is a recreation area …
Today it is a recreation area …
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Puerto de Piedrafita
Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass
The track is mostly made of loose stones, with a moderate technical difficulty. It doesn't have any major slopes, but it is hard. Sometimes it is difficult to move forward …
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