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Climb to Lagos de Covadonga

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Climb to Lagos de Covadonga

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Location: Cangas De Onís, Cangas De Onis, Asturias, Spain

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1. Views of the Roman bridge – Climb to Lagos de Covadonga loop from Ozanes

60.1km

04:30

1,410m

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2. Collado Les Veleres – Views of the Roman bridge loop from Benia de Onís

57.6km

04:20

1,390m

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3. Sella Bridge – San Antolín de Bedón Beach loop from Policlínico de Arriondas

137km

09:48

2,760m

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Belén Castelló (belletoscan)

March 20, 2021

The climb up to Lagos de Covadonga has become one of the most known climbs from 'La Vuelta'. The road is a dream ascend through a long valley and luckily, no more private vehicles are allowed to drive through after 9am. Nevertheless, busses keep on driving up and down bringing visitors to and from the lakes—a little annoying if cycling in the summer season.

This 14km road ascends around 1000m and some stretches hit up to a 15% gradient. But hey, don't be pressure by the speedy cyclists. Take your time and rest on the few viewpoints to enjoy the area. Oh! And don't forget to fill up your water bottles since there's no fountains until the top.

Willem VS

July 7, 2023

Lagos de Covadonga are two beautiful glacial lakes located in the region of Asturias, within the Picos de Europa National Park. They are Lake Enol and Lake Ercina, and they are near Covadonga Sanctuary, a historical and religious site.

To climb to Lagos de Covadonga, you need to start from the town of Cangas de Onís and follow a narrow mountain road for about 14 km. The road is steep and winding, with an average gradient of 7.3% and a maximum of 15%. The climb is famous for being a stage finish in the Vuelta a España, the professional cycling race in Spain. Many great cyclists have won here, such as Pedro Delgado, Lucho Herrera, Laurent Jalabert and Primož Roglič.

The lakes are surrounded by stunning scenery, with green pastures, rocky peaks and grazing cows. You can also enjoy some hiking trails around the lakes, or visit the visitor center and the restaurants. The lakes are a popular tourist attraction.

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Distance 11.2 km

Uphill 1,070 m

Downhill 240 m

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This Highlight goes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Parque Nacional de Picos de Europa

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Location: Cangas De Onís, Cangas De Onis, Asturias, Spain

Climb to Lagos de Covadonga

1. Views of the Roman bridge – Climb to Lagos de Covadonga loop from Ozanes

2. Collado Les Veleres – Views of the Roman bridge loop from Benia de Onís

3. Sella Bridge – San Antolín de Bedón Beach loop from Policlínico de Arriondas

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