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Alto de la Matanela

Alto de la Matanela

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Alto de la Matanela

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Location: Luena, Pas-Iguña, Cantabria, Santander, Spain

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Datsusara Outdoors

December 28, 2022

Mountain biking

The port of La Matanela represents the geographical limit between Cantabria and Burgos. Located at 971 meters above sea level, it offers beautiful views of both provinces.

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Andriuu Coffi

March 23, 2023

Road cycling

The port of La Matanela is a mountain pass on the southern limit of the Pasiegas Mountains. It is located 17.4 km from Vega de Pas and 13 from the Escudo port, which is reached after crossing the Magdalena pass.2 It has an average slope of 3% from the town of San Pedro.

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Flobato

July 15, 2025

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La Matanela Pass, 1,005 m. Border between Burgos and Cantabria, Meseta and Pas. From Burgos, it's known as La Magdalena. I copied the altimetry from altimetrias.net, which can be trusted.

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El Escudo and Matanela Passes Loop from Pedrosa

83.7km

04:33

1,650m

Cycle a difficult 52.0-mile (83.7 km) route through Valle de Luena and Alto de la Matanela, with panoramic views from the pass.

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Cascadas del río Troja – circular desde San Pedro del Romeral por el alto de la Matanela

28.3km

02:29

780m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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