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The best road cycling routes in Santander

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In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of road biking routes in Santander to bring you the best rides in the region. To find the one which is right for you, click on any of the Tours to see a full breakdown of its details including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos shared by other members of the Komoot community.

Last updated: November 26, 2025

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1. Liérganes, Río Miera, Portillo de la Sia, Asón, Alto de Alisas – circular through the Parque Natural de los Collados de Asón

96.6km

05:43

2,470m

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

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2. Potes, Espinama, Fuente De - return following the River Deva

46.5km

02:30

930m

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

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3. You can go to Picos de Europa via Puerto de San Glorio - round trip

56.6km

03:24

1,460m

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

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4. Piedrasluengas, Collado de Hoz, Puentenansa – circular route

105km

05:55

2,350m

2,360m

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

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5. Vía Verde del Pas, Santa María de Layón, Selaya, Alto de Caracol, Mirones, Liérganes – circular route

70.3km

03:57

1,280m

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

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6. Renedo de Piélagos, Río Pas, Selaya, Vega de Pas, Puente Viesgo – circular route

94.6km

04:31

1,140m

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

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7. Port of Palombera and Alto de San Cipriano from Ruente – circular through the Saja-Besaya Natural Park

111km

05:39

1,720m

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

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8. Castro-Urdiales, Oriñón, Mercadillo, Puerto de Las Muñecas, Santullán – circular route

67.5km

03:28

1,080m

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

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9. Laredo, Ensenada de Oriñon, Castro-Urdiales, Alto de La Mina, Ampuero – circular route

66.5km

03:34

1,280m

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

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10. Las Arenillas, Alto de la Mina, Sámano – return via Castro Urdiales

30.8km

01:36

530m

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

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The best road cycling routes in Santander

1. Liérganes, Río Miera, Portillo de la Sia, Asón, Alto de Alisas – circular through the Parque Natural de los Collados de Asón

2. Potes, Espinama, Fuente De - return following the River Deva

3. You can go to Picos de Europa via Puerto de San Glorio - round trip

4. Piedrasluengas, Collado de Hoz, Puentenansa – circular route

5. Vía Verde del Pas, Santa María de Layón, Selaya, Alto de Caracol, Mirones, Liérganes – circular route

6. Renedo de Piélagos, Río Pas, Selaya, Vega de Pas, Puente Viesgo – circular route

7. Port of Palombera and Alto de San Cipriano from Ruente – circular through the Saja-Besaya Natural Park

8. Castro-Urdiales, Oriñón, Mercadillo, Puerto de Las Muñecas, Santullán – circular route

9. Laredo, Ensenada de Oriñon, Castro-Urdiales, Alto de La Mina, Ampuero – circular route

10. Las Arenillas, Alto de la Mina, Sámano – return via Castro Urdiales

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