Record SL-517643 · Wikidata Q2748808
Castro Valnera
Castru Valnera
No list classifications
Elevation
1,718
m
5,636 ft
Prominence
866 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
43.1458° N,
3.6819° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaCastro Valnera (Spanish) or Castru Valnera (Cantabrian) is a peak located in the central area of the Cantabrian Mountains, in the border between the province of Burgos and Cantabria, northern Spain. It is around it that the whole Pas valley revolves, and also the source of the Miera River, between the Portillo de Lunada and Estacas de Trueba passes. Castru in Cantabrian refers to an abrupt rocky peak.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alto de los Dojos | 1,693 m | SW 209° | 0.3 km |
| Torcaverosa | 1,544 m | N 15° | 1.1 km |
| Cubada Grande | 1,605 m | SE 151° | 1.2 km |
| Pico de la Miel Occidental | 1,512 m | N 4° | 1.3 km |
| Alto de la Piluca | 1,412 m | NE 39° | 1.4 km |
| La Mota de Cucolobrero | 1,408 m | N 342° | 1.4 km |
Routes of ascent
| Route | Network | Distance | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senda Lunada al Castro Valnera | — | 7.0 km | — |
| Picón Castro Vertical 2019 | lwn | 4.5 km | — |
| Picón Castro – UTPC66 Ultra Trail | lwn | 65.0 km | — |