Puerto de la Quesera (Riaza)

Start Town	Altitude	Elevation Gain	Length	Gradient	Difficulty	Rating
Riaza	1,740m	520m	13.5 km	4.0%	400	***

Climb Description

Puerto de la Quesera is one of the highest and most well-known cycling climbs in this part of Central Spain. It featured in the 2015 edition of the Vuelta a España, where Sky's Nicholas Roche and Trek's Haimar Zubeldia broke away on its slopes, with Roche going on to win the sprint for the stage in Riaza.

The climb from this side is largely rolling for the first 7km, with gentle gradients. The final 6km are steeper and more sustained climbing, but it is still easy to find a comfortable rhythm here and there is nothing to trouble experienced cyclists.

Puerto de la Quesera is open throughout the year; although short term closures are possible in winter.

Roads & Traffic

The road surface is in good condition throughout and there is little traffic on this climb.

Alternative Routes

Puerto de la Quesera can also be climbed from the south, beginning in Majaelrayo.

Nearby Climbs

Alto del Rey

Cycling Holidays

We don't currently run any tours in this part of Spain. If you would be interested in customizing an itinerary to this region, please contact us and we would be happy to discuss the options.

You may also be interested in the links below to some of the mountainous tours that we currently run elsewhere in Spain.