Port of Palombera and Alto de San Cipriano from Ruente – circular through the Saja-Besaya Natural Park

Port of Palombera and Alto de San Cipriano from Ruente – circular through the Saja-Besaya Natural Park

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Port of Palombera and Alto de San Cipriano from Ruente – circular through the Saja-Besaya Natural Park

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111km

1,720m

Road cycling

The "Port of Palombera and Alto de San Cipriano from Ruente" loop immerses you in the heart of the Saja-Besaya Natural Park, offering a road cycling experience that combines the beauty of beech and oak forests with the majesty of mountain passes. Along its 69.2 miles (111.3 km), you'll encounter…

Last updated: June 26, 2026

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24.6 km

Monumento de Ocejo

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Falangist monument located in the Saja Reserve at an altitude of 830 m above sea level.

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32.3 km

Palombera Pass

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The Palombera pass is a 1st category mountain pass located at the eastern end of the Sierra del Cordel. One of the most beautiful ports in Cantabria with a spectacular landscape.

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54.4 km

Lantueno Spring

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Lantueno is a crossing point between Torrelavega and Reinosa with a natural and fresh water source ideal for recovering liquid.

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81.9 km

Los Corrales de Buelna

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The pre-Roman stelae of Barros and Lombera stand out, as well as the manor houses that can be found in the Rasilla park area, such as the palace of the …

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93.5 km

Alto de San Cipriano

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Mountain pass very busy by all the cyclists of Cantabria. Of moderate slopes, with a slightly harder final kilometer and a small descent after completing the initial 1000 meters.

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111 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

58.4 km

39.9 km

9.39 km

3.81 km

Surfaces