Driving the cracked road to Alto del Morredero in Castile and Leon

Alto del Morredero is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.762m (5,780ft) above sea level, located in the province of León, in Spain.

Alto del Morredero

Where is Alto del Morredero?

The pass is located in the northwestern part of the autonomous community of Castile and León, in the northern part of the country.

Is Alto del Morredero paved?

Located in the region of El Bierzo, within the Valle del Silencio valley, the road to the summit is fully paved but cracked and bumpy in places. It’s called the LE-CV-192/21 road.

Is Alto del Morredero open in winter?

Set high in the Montes de León mountain range, the pass is usually open year-round, but short-term closures in winter are common.

How long is Alto del Morredero?

The road is 38km (24 miles) long, running north-south from Salas de los Barrios to Corporales. There is very little traffic on the climb.

How steep is Alto del Morredero?

The pass has been featured in the Spanish Vuelta race. Starting from Ponferrada, the ascent is 25 km long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 1.347 meters. The average percentage is 5.4 %. And starting from Corporales, the ascent is 18 km long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 1.130 meters. The average percentage is 6.3 %.

 

 

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