Puerto de Palombera is an Absolute Must for Road Lovers

Puerto de Palombera is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1,260 m (4,133 ft) above sea level, located in the autonomous community of Cantabria, in Spain.

Puerto de Palombera

Where is Puerto de Palombera?

The pass is located in the northern part of the country, within the Saja-Besaya Natural Park.

How Long is Puerto de Palombera?

The curvy road to the summit is fully paved. It’s called CA-280. The pass road is 33.8 km (21 miles) long, running south–north from Espinilla to Valle. The road is steep, hitting a maximum gradient of 8.7% through some of the ramps. Starting from Espinilla, the ascent is 6 km long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 323 meters. The average gradient is 5.4%.

Is Puerto de Palombera Open in Winter?

Set high in the Cantabrian Mountains, at the eastern end of the Sierra del Cordel range, the road is open year-round with short-time closures in winter.

 

 

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