Spain · Iberian Peninsula
Peña Cabarga
A vicious, short "wall" overlooking the Cantabrian Sea. Known for its chaotic gradient changes and spectacular Vuelta stage finishes featuring Chris Froome and Joaquim Rodríguez.
- Length
- 5.9 km
- Avg gradient
- 9.2%
- Max gradient
- 18%
- Elevation gain
- 543 m
- Summit
- 565 m
- Hairpins
- 8
Versants
- From Heras — 5.9 km at 9.2% (max 18%)
History
Peña Cabarga is a northern Spanish climb with challenging gradients and scenic Cantabrian views. The ascent features consistent difficulty and is used in training and regional events.
The road surface is good and the gradient is testing. The scenery includes mountain peaks and coastal vistas in the distance.
The climb is popular in the Cantabrian cycling region and is used in training and gran fondo routes.