Alto de Ortiguero Descent – Rock Formations loop from Unquera

Alto de Ortiguero Descent – Rock Formations loop from Unquera

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Alto de Ortiguero Descent – Rock Formations loop from Unquera

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97.9km

1,400m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.6 km

View of the Cares River from the Panes Bridge

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If it's very hot it's ideal to cool off

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38.2 km

View of the Picos de Europa

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Spectacular view with explanation

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43.2 km

Cangas de Onís–Panes Road

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Some explosives were needed here. A look into the hundreds of meters deep gorge should be enjoyed with caution.

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44.5 km

Alto de Ortiguero Descent

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The Alto de Ortiguero or Alto de las Estazadas is a mountain pass located in Asturias, in the eastern part of Asturias, close to the Picos de Europa. It has …

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Alto de El Ortigueru

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From this point, you have three amazing options, you can go to the coast of Llanes, to the mountains of Cabrales (and its amazing cheese), or to the history of Cangas de Onis and Covadonga.

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50.2 km

Rock Formations

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78.5 km

Puertas–Panes Road

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Winding descent over the gorge.

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95.6 km

Colombres Church

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Ideal for a caffeinated pit stop

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97.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

53.6 km

43.9 km

210 m

176 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

92.0 km

6.07 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 6 November

16°C

8°C

37 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

July 29, 2025,Vuelta a la sierra del cuera desde Pancar

Route from Pancar bordering the Cuera mountain range. The steepest elevation gain is at the start of the route, climbing the Torno and Ortigueiro peaks. Then, a descent along the river to Panes. A short climb from Panes to Noriega and back to Llanes. To round out the 100km route, you pass the Acorn viewpoint, Poo, Celorio, and Porrua. Be …

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