Alto de La Cobertoria – Pola de Lena loop from Mirador de Forcichave

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Alto de La Cobertoria – Pola de Lena loop from Mirador de Forcichave

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Alto de La Cobertoria – Pola de Lena loop from Mirador de Forcichave

02:36

27.8km

1,160m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 16, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 11.3 km for 219 m

After 11.9 km for 53 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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983 m

Alto de La Cobertoria

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The top of La Cobertoria is a mountain port located at 1173 meters altitude, in the Aramo mountain range. The place hosts megalithic remains from the Neolithic and Bronze Age. …

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1.00 km

Horseshoe curve

Highlight • Climb

From this point, you can begin to appreciate the views of the surrounding nature. The curve leads you toward the highest part of Alto Gamoniteiro.

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11.6 km

Pola de Lena

Highlight • Settlement

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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11.9 km

Vital Aza Birthplace

Highlight • Historical Site

Dating back to the 18th century, the poet and playwright Vital Aza was born in this house in the mid-19th century. It is a recently restored traditional building

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23.1 km

Stone Barriers Viewpoint on Gamoniteiro Ascent

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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