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Santander
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Costera
Castro-Urdiales

Valverde Tunnel – Alto de LA-1 (395 m) loop from Castro-Urdiales

Routes
Spain
Santander
Cantabria
Costera
Castro-Urdiales

Valverde Tunnel – Alto de LA-1 (395 m) loop from Castro-Urdiales

Hard

5

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Valverde Tunnel – Alto de LA-1 (395 m) loop from Castro-Urdiales

03:41

43.8km

1,080m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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945 m

Bosque de Valverde

Forest

2

980 m

Valverde Tunnel

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A 400-meter tunnel that connects Mioño with Castro Urdiales, crossing the slopes of the Cueto hill. It is used by both pedestrians and cyclists. From Castro Urdiales to Mioño there …

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1.58 km

Valverde Tunnel

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Incredible path for pedestrians and cyclists (with one lane for each direction) along the old train route. It is 397 meters long and takes two minutes or less to cycle through.

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16.1 km

Old Castro-Urdiales Railway Tunnel

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The old railway tunnel that linked Castro-Urdiales and Translaviña was an enormous project in its day.

Today it serves so that you can enjoy a spectacular tour among nature on wheels.

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29.6 km

Menhir of Alto de Anguía

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At the side of the path and at the foot of the Alto de Anguia is this menhir surrounded by a beautiful landscape, an ideal place to take a break and enjoy the views.

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34.3 km

Alto de la Maya

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It has a length of 2.3 km, an altitude of 162 meters and an average gradient of 6.39%.

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34.4 km

Alto de LA-1 (395 m)

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8

34.7 km

Alto de la Mina

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A little respite enjoying the views of Eastern Cantabria before continuing with the route.

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36.2 km

View of Val Helguera

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Quiet climb to Alto de la Mina.
Gravel road with moderate slope

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43.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.3 km

4.67 km

3.69 km

3.22 km

2.86 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.1 km

7.28 km

4.11 km

325 m

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