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One of the great Asturian mountain passes, without a doubt. Generally unknown to the general public, it's rarely used in professional races. It has two clearly distinct slopes. The southern slope, which begins in Pola de Allande, is gentle and steady, along a road in good condition. It shares much of its climb with Puerto del Palo, which it turns off from just 3 km from the summit of Puerto de la Marta. The northern slope, which comes from Villayon, is uneven, with very tough sections and several rest stops and descents. It reminds me a lot of the Croix-de-Fer from Sant Jean de Maurienne, not because of the landscape, but because of the type of pass.

It's one of the major mountain passes in southwestern Asturias. It connects Pola de Allande with Berducedo. It's part of the northern variant of the Camino de Santiago. Highly recommended for its views, whether climbing its two slopes or from its summit.

Besullo offers an authentic experience of rural Asturian life, combining its rich history with beautiful landscapes and a unique cultural heritage. Besullo was recognized as the most beautiful village in Asturias and is notable for its collection of granaries and breadbaskets, for being the hometown of Alejandro Casona, the Asturian writer, and for its tradition of blacksmiths.

This one shelter was used to change clothes on our tour (with storms and wind).

A very old chapel. There's also a selfie spot here. 👍

Prepare for descent.

Spectacular climb, quite comfortable because it doesn't have steep ramps, but be careful, it goes up a steep slope.

Highly recommended, it can be done together with the Palo departing from Pola, the Marta is shorter but with a steeper slope