El Caracol (San Roque)

Start Town	Altitude	Elevation Gain	Length	Gradient	Difficulty	Rating
San Roque de Riomiera	822m	460m	6.0 km	7.7%	454	***

Climb Description

El Caracol from San Roque is a short climb which links the Collados de Asón Natural Park with the Pisueña Valley. A circular route over El Caracol is very popular with local riders based on the nearby regional capital - Santander. The scenery is typical of the Cantabria region, with rolling green hills as far as the eye can see.

El Caracol is open throughout the year.

Roads & Traffic

The road is in very good condition and there is little traffic on this climb.

Alternative Routes

El Caracol can also be climbed from the west, starting in Selaya.

Nearby Climbs

Collado Espina

Alisas

Puerto de la Sía

Picon del Fraile

Peña Cabarga

Cycling Holidays

We don't currently run any tours in this part of Cantabria. If you would be interested in customizing an itinerary to this region, please contact us and we would be happy to discuss the options.

You may also be interested in the links below to some of the holidays that we currently run nearby in Northern Spain.