Puerto de Ventana (San Martín)

Start Town	Altitude	Elevation Gain	Length	Gradient	Difficulty	Rating
San Martín de Teverga	1,587m	1,127m	20.0 km	5.6%	974	****

Climb Description

Puerto de Ventana has been a fairly regular climb in the Vuelta a España during the last 25 years; although, rather surprisingly, it has never been climbed from this side - by far the most challenging face.

Much of the climb is in forest, before it opens up during the final couple of kilometres to reveal superb views across into the neighbouring province of Castilla-y-León. The Ventana is a thoroughly enjoyable climb to ride, with a nice steady gradient allowing you to settle into a good rhythm.

Puerto de Ventana is often cleared of snow in the winter months, so it is usually possible to climb it throughout the year. However, from May to October is best, when the weather is warmer and the snow has all melted away.

Roads & Traffic

The road surface is in good condition and there is little traffic on the climb.

Alternative Routes

Puerto de Ventana can also be climbed from the south, starting in the village of Torrebarrio. This is a much shorter and easier climb.

Nearby Climbs

Puerto de San Lorenzo

Puerto de Somiedo

La Farrapona

Valle de Lago

Puerto Marabio

Cycling Holidays

Puerto de Ventana 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.