Gargantadá – Alto de La Colladiella loop from Parque Principado

Gargantadá – Alto de La Colladiella loop from Parque Principado

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Gargantadá – Alto de La Colladiella loop from Parque Principado

04:20

82.2km

1,300m

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: August 16, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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18.8 km

Gargantadá

Highlight • Climb

A classic from Oviedo

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28.2 km

Museum of Mining and Industry of Asturias (MUMI)

Highlight • Museum

The Museum of Mining and Industry of Asturias (MUMI) is a true masterpiece of industrial heritage preservation. From the moment you arrive, the very architecture of the site is impressive and signals a total immersion into the region's mining epic. The collections displayed inside are of absolutely exceptional richness, retracing with remarkable precision the technical, social, and human evolution of this industry that has shaped Asturias. From imposing machinery to the daily objects of the miners, each room is overflowing with unique pieces that will captivate history and engineering enthusiasts.

The visit to the reconstructed mine is the highlight of the experience and is worth the trip in itself. Descending into this lifelike replica immediately grips the senses and allows visitors to get a tangible feel for the raw reality and courage of the underground workers. The galleries are masterfully arranged, making the exploration spectacular, realistic, and profoundly moving for visitors of all ages.

The only real downside of this superb establishment lies in the linguistic accessibility for non-Spanish speakers. Currently, all the rich explanations, panels, and posters in the museum are written solely in Spanish, with no leaflets, guides, or small translation booklets available for loan at the reception to help decipher the content. Similarly, the guided tour of the mine, although led by passionate staff, is conducted exclusively in Spanish, which unfortunately leaves out a part of the international audience.

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42.1 km

Altu La Colladiella (900 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

a climb of approximately 6 km, between 8 and 10% quite demanding, but a very nice and quiet route.

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42.1 km

Alto de La Colladiella

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The top of La Colladiella is a pass with very little traffic and a good firm ground. On these lost roads you can enjoy cycling pleasantly, despite its steep slopes.

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45.4 km

Urbiés Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

At this point the road runs like a balcony over the valley and Urbiés and all the surrounding farmhouses can be seen in the background. From this slope you can see the whole green pot below.

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54.1 km

Ruins

55.4 km

Church of San Esteban de Ciañu and Carbones Nueva S.A.

Highlight • Religious Site

A visit to the church of San Esteban is worth it. It is a beautiful church located in the heart of the town. It was built in the 16th century and is a great example of Asturian baroque architecture.

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