The mountain pass, which gives access to the summit, has the same name.
Cycling
The mountain has been used several times for stage finishes in the Vuelta a España. The average gradient of the 7.57 km (4.7 mi) climb from the N-621 road [es] at Santa Olaja de la Varga [es] to Sotillos de Sabero [es] at 1,216 m (3,990 ft) is 3.5%, with a maximum gradient of 9%. Beyond Sotillos de Sabero, the climb has a maximum gradient of 19.5%.[1]