View of El Angliru – Alto del Cordal loop from El Curuxeo

View of El Angliru – Alto del Cordal loop from El Curuxeo

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View of El Angliru – Alto del Cordal loop from El Curuxeo

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59.0km

2,310m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 58.5 km for 257 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.74 km

La Vega

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La Vega is a small Asturian town at the bottom of the Llamo River valley. It has become famous for being the gateway to the world's toughest climb, Angliru. As a sign at the crossroads says, "welcome to hell."

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4.93 km

View of El Angliru

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The council of Riosa could be considered one of the epicenters of cycling in Asturias. At the foot of Angliru, one of the toughest ascents in the world, it is …

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10.8 km

Alto del Cordal

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Classic Asturian mountain pass with winding and narrow roads through the typical greenery of northern Spain. It has traditionally been included in the Vuelta a España as a prelude to …

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10.8 km

Alto de Cuchu Puercu – Espines Pass

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Good shortcut from Angliru to Gamoniteiro perfectly rideable with zero traffic. You may encounter cows and goats on the road so watch your speed. Has a few steep climbs but the shortcut and views are still worth the effort.

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25.7 km

Alto de Gamoniteiro

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As we climb higher, we see the cloud filling the valleys below us, evoking an otherworldly environment that, combined with our fatigue, creates something magical. In many ways, it's a more visually impressive climb than Angliru.

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29.6 km

Stone Barriers Viewpoint on Gamoniteiro Ascent

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My favorite part of the climb. The stone guardrails and views of the Lena and Ubiñas valleys make it unique.
The great thing about climbing and descending on the same side is that you can stop and enjoy the descent.

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40.8 km

Pola de Lena

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Pola de Lena is a town steeped in industrial history. It is strategically located at the entrance to Asturias via the highway from León and is an important commercial hub. …

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59.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

58.6 km

301 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

52.3 km