Los Portillinos is a classic road trip in Castile and Leon
Los Portillinos is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.957m (6,420ft) above sea level, located in the province of León, in Spain.
Where is Los Portillinos?
The pass, also known as Alto de los Portillinos, is located in the northwestern part of the autonomous community of Castile and León, in the northern part of the country.
Is Los Portillinos 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 Los Portillinos 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. A minor gravel road east the pass, climbs up to Silla de la Yegua, a mountain peak at an elevation of 2.135m (7,004ft) above sea level.
How long is Los Portillinos?
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.