Before you go
Near the top, the Collado de Llesba viewpoint with its bear statue looks back over the Picos de Europa. We couldn't confirm when the pass is open, so check before you set off.
Which way round
Potes to Portilla de la Reina: the climb up the Liébana valley is the best of it.
When it’s open
We couldn’t confirm when this road is open, so trips treat it as open. Check it’s open before you plan around it, and have another route ready.
The route
- Potes
- summit
- Portilla de la Reina
Driven it recently? Roadworks, a new surface, a closure we should know about? Tell us and we’ll update this page.