Puerto de Honduras (Cabezuela)

Start Town	Altitude	Elevation Gain	Length	Gradient	Difficulty	Rating
Cabezuela del Valle	1,430m	873m	16.9 km	5.2%	595	****

Climb Description

Puerto de Honduras is one of the highest road passes in the Extremadura region. It is also the most scenic and enjoyable climb in the area, with the plateau near the top offering beautiful views into the valley below. It is also possible to see the Gredos Mountains to the east - a range frequently referenced in Ernest Hemmingway's For Whom the Bell Tolls for being a hotbed of resistance fighters.

Puerto de Honduras is open throughout the year; although short term closures are possible in winter.

Roads & Traffic

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

Alternative Routes

Puerto de Honduras can also be climbed from the west, beginning in town of Hervás.

Nearby Climbs

La Covatilla

Puerto de Esperaban

Pico Villuercas

Cycling Holidays

We don't currently run any tours in this part of Spain. 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 mountainous tours that we currently run elsewhere in Spain.