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Road cycling around Piedrahíta is characterized by its mountainous terrain, featuring significant elevation changes and challenging ascents. The region includes prominent mountain passes such as Peña Negra and Alto del Reventón, offering demanding climbs and descents. Valleys like the Corneja provide varied landscapes for road cyclists. The area's topography is suitable for those seeking routes with substantial elevation gain.
Last updated: May 11, 2026
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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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65.5km
03:35
1,380m
1,380m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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80.7km
04:16
1,550m
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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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56.6km
02:43
780m
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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03:30
880m
880m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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Beautiful views, on a good day you can see people taking off on paragliders.
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Small tack between Navarreonda de Gredos and San Martín De la Vega del Alberche of just 4 km, being harder in the northern area than in the southern area. It is also known by the name of Alto de Barajas. Like all secondary roads in the Gredos area, the asphalt is irregular and rough, of acceptable width, without a shoulder and with very little traffic. Despite the little traffic, it is highly recommended to have your rear light because locals usually travel quickly and hardly expect to encounter cyclists. This small limit can be used on many routes in the northern area of Gredos.
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This slope is gentler than the northern slope and much shorter, with just 4 km and 2 of them hard, with some considerable ramps in the pair of horseshoe curves that there are. The road is inhospitable and therefore with very little traffic. The asphalt is uneven and rough, which adds hardness to the climb. Most of the secondary roads in this area are like this, which gives it a lot of charm. The landscape in summer is dry land, very typical of the northern area of Gredos and the northern plateau in general. I climbed the pass one early morning in August and I really enjoyed the solitude and silence of nature.
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Nucleus that is at the foot of the northern side of the Sierra de Ávila and that the nucleus is surrounded by farmland among these small villages of Ávila.
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Road that passes through the middle of Revalbos and which is a set of ups and downs in this busy area.
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La Horcajada is located in the southwest triangle of the province of Ávila. It is practically the space between the foothills of Gredos and the mountain ranges of Malpartida and Collado del Mirón, on the one hand, and the port of Villatoro and the confluence of the Corneja and Tormes rivers, on the other. This surface has been called "Valdecorneja" for centuries. The Cancionero de Baeza, from 1445, for example, records this. The four most important towns in the Valley are, possibly since Vetton times or before, El Mirón, Piedrahíta, La Horcajada and El Barco de Ávila. La Horcajada is located about 75 kilometers southwest of the provincial capital, Ávila, about 82 kilometers from Salamanca and 185 kilometers from Madrid. The town is located at 1033 m above sea level. n. m. between the towns of Piedrahíta and Barco de Ávila on the slopes of the Sierra de la Horcajada.
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A large port, 15 km long if we start from Piedrahita, and with a constant slope of 6% except for a couple of short sections that are less and some sections that reach 9%, but very punctual. The condition of the asphalt is good, it is one of the few ports in the area with a surface in good condition. Upstairs it has very good views and there are usually people doing paragliding (if the weather conditions allow it)
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Right at the top of the town of El Mirón there is a hill with an old tower/castle from past times that offers impressive views of the town and the area as a whole.
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Given the mountainous terrain, most road cycling routes around Piedrahíta are moderate to difficult, featuring significant elevation changes and challenging ascents. There are no routes specifically categorized as "easy" in this area, making it more suitable for experienced road cyclists.
Road cycling routes in Piedrahíta typically range from 40 to 50 miles (65 to 80 km) with substantial elevation gains. For instance, the Puerto de Peñanegra y Chia desde San Martin route covers 51.2 miles (82.4 km) with over 1800 meters of ascent, while the Peña Negra and Chía Pass Loop is 40.7 miles (65.5 km) with over 1300 meters of climbing.
Due to the region's mountainous topography and the prevalence of routes with significant elevation gain and technical descents, Piedrahíta is generally not ideal for family-friendly road cycling with young children or beginners. The routes are primarily geared towards moderate to advanced cyclists.
Piedrahíta offers several challenging routes for advanced cyclists. The Puertos de Peñanegra y Alto del Reventón route, for example, is a difficult 50.1-mile (80.7 km) trail that leads through multiple mountain passes and high-altitude landscapes, demanding strong climbing abilities.
The best time for road biking in Piedrahíta is typically during the spring and autumn months when temperatures are milder and the weather is more stable. Summers can be very hot, especially in the valleys, while winters can bring cold temperatures and snow to the higher mountain passes.
Yes, many routes in Piedrahíta offer panoramic views, especially when traversing mountain passes like Peña Negra Pass. The region's mountainous terrain provides numerous opportunities for breathtaking vistas of the Sierra de Gredos and surrounding valleys.
The komoot community highly rates road cycling in Piedrahíta, with an average score of 4.3 stars from 3 reviews. Cyclists often praise the challenging climbs, the stunning mountain scenery, and the sense of accomplishment from conquering passes like Peña Negra and Alto del Reventón.
Yes, many road cycling routes in Piedrahíta are designed as loops, allowing you to start and finish in the same location. Examples include the Peña Negra and Chía Pass Loop from Piedrahíta and the Corneja Valley and El Mirón Castle Loop.
Along the road cycling routes, you can encounter several interesting landmarks. The Peña Negra Pass is a prominent feature, offering stunning views. You might also pass by historical structures like the Ponseca Bridge or the Castle of Bonilla de la Sierra, depending on your chosen route.
There are over 35 road cycling routes available around Piedrahíta, offering a wide range of options for cyclists looking to explore the mountainous terrain and valleys of the region.
Yes, while many routes are difficult, there are also moderate options. For example, the Corneja Valley and El Mirón Castle Loop is a moderate 35.2-mile (56.6 km) route with over 780 meters of elevation gain, offering a less strenuous but still engaging ride.


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