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Peña Cabarga from Santiago de Cudeyo

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Peña Cabarga from Santiago de Cudeyo
Peña Cabarga from Santiago de Cudeyo
Peña Cabarga from Santiago de Cudeyo
Peña Cabarga from Santiago de Cudeyo
Peña Cabarga from Santiago de Cudeyo
Peña Cabarga from Santiago de Cudeyo
Peña Cabarga from Santiago de Cudeyo
Peña Cabarga from Santiago de Cudeyo
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Elevation profile Peña Cabarga from Santiago de Cudeyo

Statistics

Difficulty points 561
Length 3.7 mi
Average gradient 9.2%
Steepest segment 16.5%
Total ascent 1778 ft

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Hidden gem
6 hairpin turns
#18 toughest climb of Cantabria
#27 most elevation gain of Cantabria
#63 longest climb of Cantabria
#9 average steepest climb of Cantabria
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Peña Cabarga from Santiago de Cudeyo is a climb in the region Cantabria. It is 3.7 mi long and bridges 1778 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 9.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 561. The top of the ascent is located at 1818 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 9 photos.

Road name: CA-412

5.0 by Andre
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
The Pena Cabarga is a fantastic but rough climb all the way in the north of Spain near Santander. If you take the road from Bilbao to Santander you will find the start of this terrible climb just before Santander. This climb is only 6 km long but with an average gradient of 9.3 ％ a killer. Along the way and at the top, you will be treated to beautiful views of the city of Santander and the sea. The road surface is very rough but no problem to ride a road bike on. The Pena Cabarga has been an ... read more

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The Pena Cabarga is a fantastic but rough climb all the way in the north of Spain near Santander. If you take the road from Bilbao to Santander you will find the start of this terrible climb just before Santander. This climb is only 6 km long but with an average gradient of 9.3 ％ a killer. Along the way and at the top, you will be treated to beautiful views of the city of Santander and the sea. The road surface is very rough but no problem to ride a road bike on. The Pena Cabarga has been an arrival point in the Vuelta twice in the last 10 years and with stage winners Chris Froome and Joaquim Rodriguez you know that only real climbers win here.
Also you have regularly a piece of false flat and then you understand why this climb is so terrible.
When you're in the neighbourhood you shouldn't miss a visit to the museo del ciclismo in Santander. This museum is a work of a good friend of mine Santiago Revuelta founder and manager of one of the most successful Spanish cycling teams ever namely Teka which won more than 900 victories and jerseys between 1976 and 1990 and had with Marino Lejaretta, Alberto Fernandez, Reimund Dietzen, Noel Dejonckheere, Bernard Thevenet, ... a lot of top riders in its ranks.
The museum is the most beautiful and with its 2000 square meters the largest in the world. More than 600 jerseys of which many signed by Eddy Merckx, Roger De Vlaminck, Francesco Moser, Bahamontes, Indurain, Contador and also more than 300 racing bikes, 2 follow cars, ...

De Pena Cabarga is een fantastische maar ruwe beklimming helemaal in het noorden van Spanje dichtbij Santander. Als je weg van Bilbao naar Santander neemt heb je even voor Santander de start van deze verschrikkelijke beklimming. Deze klim is sslechts 6 km lang maar met een gemiddeld stijgingspercentage van 9,3 ％ een killer. Onderweg en boven wordt je getrakteerd op een prachtig uitzicht over de stad Santander en de zee. Het wegdek is erg ruw maar geen probleem om met de wegfiets op te rijden. 2 keer was de Pena Cabarga de laatste 10 jaar een aankomstplaats in de Vuelta en met ritwinnaars Chris Froome en Joaquim Rodriguez weet je dat hier enkel echte klimmers zegevieren.
Ook heb je regelmatig een stukje vals plat en dan begrijp je waarom deze klim zo verschrikkelijk is .
Wanneer je hier toch in de buurt bent mag je een bezoek aan het museo museo del ciclismo in Santander niet missen. Dit museum is een werk van een goefe vriend van me Santiago Revuelta oprichter en manager van één van de succesrijste Spaanse wielerploegen ooit met name Teka dat tussen 1976 en 1990 meer dan 900 overwinningen en truien behaalde en met Marino Lejaretta, Alberto Fernandez, Reimund Dietzen, Noel Dejonckheere, Bernard Thevenet, ...heel wat toppers in zijn rangen had.
Het museum is het mooiste en met zijn 2000 vierkante meter het grootste ter wereld. Meer dan 600 truien waarvan vele gehandtekend door oa Eddy Merckx, Roger De Vlaminck, Francesco Moser , Bahamontes, Indurain, Contador en ook meer dan 300 koersfietsen , 2 volgwagens,...

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:44:06
7 mph 00:31:13
9 mph 00:24:20
12 mph 00:18:17

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Frequently Asked Questions

Peña Cabarga from Santiago de Cudeyo is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

Peña Cabarga from Santiago de Cudeyo is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Peña Cabarga from Santiago de Cudeyo is 3.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Peña Cabarga from Santiago de Cudeyo is 9.2%.

Peña Cabarga from Santiago de Cudeyo has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 16.5%.

The summit of Peña Cabarga from Santiago de Cudeyo is at 1818 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:44:06 to climb Peña Cabarga from Santiago de Cudeyo. At 7 mph the time is 00:31:13, and at 9 mph 00:24:20. For the fastest cyclists, 00:18:17 is an achievable time.

Peña Cabarga from Santiago de Cudeyo is located in the region Cantabria in Spain.

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