Cantabria by Bike

Polaciones, Peña Sagra, Lamedo

Route 47

By: Javier Tovar, Pedro Ceballos, and Michael González Harbour



Map

Basic Data


Kilometers/Miles
36 / 22
Cumulative ascent: meters/feet
1755 / 5756
Maximum height: meters/feet
1822 / 5976
Duration
6 hours
Beginning and end location
La Laguna, Polaciones
Difficulty
High
Month
August 2007
Recommended period
Summer

You can find an alternative in route 47a.

Profile

Pictures


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The ascent on the Southwest side of the massif of Peña Sagra

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  The fog surrounds us after we pass an altitude of 1500 meters (5000 feet)

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Track junction in the ridge of Peña Sagra, near Fuente Mesa las Lámparas,
where we suppose magnificent views could be seen
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During the descent the sun shines momentarily through the clouds
and lights the valley

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  The path towards the pass of Portillo de Brañas,
which is at the right hand side in the picture

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  The village of Lamedo shows us its painteresque architecture
with many carved wood elements
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During the return to the pass of Portillo de Brañas
  the strong ascent rate makes us walk in some sections

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Some horses in the pass of Portillo de Brañas

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