Soba Zipline over the Gándara River

Stands out for

  • • 421-metre double zipline over the Gándara river
  • • Parallel flight for two people at once
  • • More than 100 metres above the gorge
  • • In the Soba valley, the heart of the Alto Asón (Cantabria)
  • • Opening in 2026 — not operational yet
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Description

The Soba zipline is a new active-tourism installation over the Gándara river, in the heart of the Soba valley, within the Alto Asón (Cantabria). It is a 421-metre parallel double-cable zipline with 32 metres of drop, letting two people fly at once over the Gándara gorge more than 100 metres above the river. It is set to be one of the most spectacular ziplines in Cantabria.

The line crosses the gorge from a viewpoint, with views of the limestone walls, the woods and the waters of the Gándara, one of the most remarkable rivers on the Cantabrian coast for its karst spring. The installation is part of the Alto Asón Tourism Sustainability Plan, an effort to diversify the area's offer beyond the summer.

It is not operational yet. Opening is scheduled for 2026, once the testing phase is complete and management has been awarded. On this page we will publish booking, timetable and price information as soon as the zipline opens; the estimated price will be around €12-15 per person.

The Soba valley and the Alto Asón are a nature and adventure destination: the Gándara spring, the Asón waterfall (the 'horse's tail'), the Asón canyons and an underground with more than 4,500 catalogued caves (systems such as Mortillano or Cullavera) make the area a paradise for hiking, caving and active tourism.

Key Info

Difficulty

Easy

Setting

Outdoors

Best season

Spring, Summer, Autumn

Not suitable for kids

Practical Guide

Everything you need to know about Soba Zipline over the Gándara River

Location

How to get there

By car Public transport

In this area

SobaMunicipio
Expert Recommendations

Booking the zipline isn't possible yet; check this page for the opening date. In the meantime, the Soba valley and the Alto Asón are well worth a visit for their nature: bring mountain footwear and warm clothing (the mountain microclimate changes fast) and combine the day with the Asón waterfall or the Gándara spring.

About the Area

The Soba valley lies in the Alto Asón, in south-eastern Cantabria, a region of limestone mountains, forests and karst-fed rivers. Besides the future zipline, the area offers the Gándara spring, the Asón waterfall, the La Sía pass viewpoints and one of the largest concentrations of caves in Europe. Villages such as Veguilla, La Gándara or Regules keep their traditional architecture and good valley cuisine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Not yet. The installation is finished and opening is scheduled for 2026, after the testing phase and the award of its management. Booking is not available yet.
It's a 421-metre double zipline with 32 metres of drop; at its lowest point it flies about 108 metres above the Gándara river.
Yes. It's a parallel double-cable zipline, designed for two people to descend at the same time.
The estimated price will be around €12-15 per person. We'll confirm it here when the zipline opens to the public.
In the municipality of Soba, over the Gándara river, in the Alto Asón (Cantabria), just over an hour from Santander and close to the Asón waterfall.