Puerto de Palombera
Cantabria, spain
16.6km 820m 4.9%
2Cat 2 CA-280
Puerto de Palombera
Cantabria, spain
The CA-280 rises 16.6km through rolling hills and mountain roads, gaining 820m to 1,257m. Averaging 4.9%, the road kicks to 7.7% at its steepest — a notable steepening that demands respect. 12 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. Located in Cantabria, Spain.
- More vertical gain than 93% of climbs in Spain.
- The 10th climb in Cantabria by distance.
- The 10th climb in Cantabria by summit elevation.
- 12 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.
Distance
16.6km
Avg Gradient
4.9%
Max Gradient
7.7%
Elevation Gain
820m
Summit
1,257m
Wall Rating
4.6
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What things cost
Typical prices in Spain
€1.70
Coffee
€3.00
Beer
€11.00
Meal
€1.00
Water
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