Puerto de Somiedo
Start Town | Altitude | Elevation Gain | Length | Gradient | Difficulty | Rating |
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Pola de Somiedo | 1,486m | 787m | 12.0 km | 6.6% | 705 | ***** |
Climb Description
Puerto de Somiedo is not an especially challenging climb, but it is one of the most beautiful in this part of Spain. It is set in the heart of the stunning Somiedo Natural Park - home to a unique ecosystem which includes bears, wolves, vultures, lynx and golden eagles.The Somiedo is isolated and cut off from the rest of the region by the mountains that circle its perimiter; one of which provides the slopes for the climb to Puerto de Somiedo - a small village on the border with the province of León.
Puerto de Somiedo is pretty much guaranteed to be open from April to November each year. And it is often open through most of the winter, with only short term closures following heavy snow.
Roads & Traffic
The road surface is in very good condition and there is generally little traffic on the climb.
Puerto de San Lorenzo
Puerto de Ventana
La Farrapona
Valle de Lago
Puerto Marabia
You can find out more information below about this and similar tours that we run in high mountains.
Alternative Routes
Puerto de Somiedo can also be climbed from the south, in a short and gentle ascent from the village of Meroy.Nearby Climbs
Puerto de San Lorenzo
Puerto de Ventana
La Farrapona
Valle de Lago
Puerto Marabia
Cycling Holidays
Puerto de Somiedo is climbed on our Great Climbs of the Vuelta cycling holiday.You can find out more information below about this and similar tours that we run in high mountains.