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Puerto de La Braguía – Alto de la Matanela loop from Villacarriedo

Puerto de La Braguía – Alto de la Matanela loop from Villacarriedo

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Puerto de La Braguía – Alto de la Matanela loop from Villacarriedo

06:54

130km

2,530m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 21, 2026

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Lugar de Importancia Comunitaria de Ojo Guareña

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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511 m

Sobao Museum

Highlight • Cafe

The sobao museum (a typical Cantabrian pastry product) is simple, free to enter, and you can see the production plant. It has a room with a video of about 3 …

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10.1 km

The Puerto de La Braguía is a climb that connects the Pas Valley with the Toranzo Valley. It features a steady gradient through a green, mountainous environment. A popular feature of the Vuelta a España.

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30.8 km

Estacas de Trueba Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Ancient signage made by hand with Castilian stone

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34.4 km

Pozo Guarguero Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Nice place to take a break, lunch, or refresh your legs. In summer normally is busy by locals, but out of season is a chill place to see. It's just …

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58.3 km

Quisicedo

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In the Valle de Sotoscueva appears the town of Quisicedo. This is a small town located in the southern foothills of the Sierra Cantábrica.

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60.4 km

Ojo Guareña Natural Monument

Highlight • Natural Monument

If you have time, I advise you to take a guided tour of the cave hermitage of San Bernabe; It lasts about 45 minutes and is super curious.

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89.4 km

Puerto de la Magdalena

Mountain Pass

94.1 km

Puerto de La Matanela

Mountain Pass

95.0 km

Alto de la Matanela

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The port of La Matanela represents the geographical limit between Cantabria and Burgos. Located at 971 meters above sea level, it offers beautiful views of both provinces.

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114 km

Church of Vega de Pas

Highlight • Religious Site

La Vega de Pas (usually called La Vega) is a town in Cantabria. It is one of the so-called "three country towns" together with San Pedro del Romeral and San Roque de Riomiera.

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130 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

117 km

11.2 km

1.22 km

801 m

Surfaces

129 km

1.57 km

127 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,140 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

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Puerto de La Braguía – Alto de la Matanela loop from Villacarriedo

Sobao Museum