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Upon reaching the summit, you don't arrive at a village or a tourist center, but rather at a kind of natural balcony overlooking the Lena mountain passes, which gives a strange feeling, as if you've stepped onto an empty stage. And on clear days, the wind is louder among the mountain passes than any car, because traffic is minimal.

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For decades, La Cubilla was practically a ghost town: a road built to connect mining valleys, used more by livestock farmers and scattered trucks than by travelers. This lack of traffic left a remarkably clean route, free of curves, absurd straights, and modern widenings: pure mountain design from another era. That's why many cyclists say it "looks more like an Alpine pass than a Cantabrian one," with those giant limestone walls silently accompanying you.

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Pola de Lena is a town steeped in industrial history. It is strategically located at the entrance to Asturias via the highway from León and is an important commercial hub. It is also perfectly situated for starting cycling routes in the surrounding mountains.

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The La Cubilla mountain pass is located at an altitude of 1,683 meters, on the border between Asturias and León. Its rugged terrain and the beauty of its surroundings have earned it the title of stage finisher of the Vuelta a España, making it one of the most iconic climbs among cyclists.

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The LN-8 highway enters the protected natural area of Las Ubiñas-La Mesa and its surrounding villages. If you continue ascending, you'll reach the famous La Cubilla mountain pass. The climb follows a spectacular road between mountains and traditional villages.

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The village of Campomanes, located in the Caudal Valley, has long been an important crossroads. The Camino de Santiago, the Camino Real, the Carretera de Castilla, and the GR 109 and 1 routes pass through the town. The Roman bridge and Revillagigedo Palace are worth a visit. The village also has several accommodations and restaurants.

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If you want to reach the top, start by saving your energy. If you have to put your foot down, do so; it's no disgrace. With a 12-kilometer route and 1,258 meters of elevation gain, the first half has a gradient of around 8%, while the second half averages 13%, with ramps above 22%, it's considered one of the toughest mountain passes in Europe. And be careful: the descent is very dangerous if it's wet, and if it's dry, Zapata's brakes could overheat the tires.

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Take it easy at the beginning, the hard part is at the end

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