A wild unpaved road to the summit of Pico Tres Mares
Pico Tres Mares is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.139m (7,017ft) above sea level, located in Spain. It’s one of the highest roads in the country.
Where is Pico Tres Mares?
The peak is located on the border of the Autonomous Communities of Cantabria and Castile and León, in the northern part of the country.
Why is it called Pico Tres Mares?
The peak got its name because it is the source of three main rivers.
Is the road to Pico Tres Mares unpaved?
Nestled in the Cantabrian Mountains the road to the summit is totally unpaved. It’s a chairlift access trail. The track is totally impassable in winters. Vehicles with high clearance only, and 4x4 recommended.
How long is the road to Pico Tres Mares?
The climb is pretty steep. Starting from the parking lot at the end of the paved CA-916 road (the Spanish Vuelta bicycle race ended here in 2015), at Collado Fuente del Chivo, the road is 1.3km (0.80 miles) long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 148 meters and the average percentage is 11.38%.
Pic: Rosaflor G.