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Cycling in Cangas de Onís
From Cangas de Onís, routes ascend nearly 1,000 m over 14.5 km to reach Covadonga.
Riding in Cangas de Onís in numbers
- 1
- 15 km
- 15 km
- 963 m
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout
- Roads
- 13% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane
- High point
- 1,114 m on Lakes of Covadonga from Cangas de Onís
- Climbs
- 1 named climb · 1 ascent of 500 m or more
The ride in Cangas de Onís
Notable climbs
Cycling guide to Cangas de Onís
Cangas de Onís offers a challenging cycling option with a 14.5 km route to the Lakes of Covadonga, gaining 963 m in elevation. This point-to-point route includes a significant climb starting just after the first kilometre and reaching over 1,100 m altitude at its highest point. Riding west from Cangas de Onís, cyclists encounter a steep ascent of 12.2 km at an average gradient of 7.8%, with maximum ramps up to 13.3%. The route is mostly paved, with a small section of unpaved or gravel road covering 6% of the distance. Riders should note 1.9 km on main roads with no cycle lanes and expect no services for nearly 9 km during the climb. No railway stations or cycle paths are present along the route. The destination at the top is Covadonga, about 14.5 km from the start.
- The route features a sustained climb of 12.2 km beginning at 1.1 km mark, with an average gradient of 7.8% and maximum gradients of 13.3%. The maximum altitude reached is 1,114 m. The terrain is predominantly paved but includes some gravel or unpaved sections.
