Cycling in La Vega
1 cycling route from La Vega, Spain, 13 km, 13 km mapped in all, with up to 1,253 m of climbing in a day. Mountainous riding (96 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes. 1 named climb; the high point is 1,569 m on Alto de l'Angliru from La Vega. Best months to ride: Apr to Oct.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 13 km
- Biggest day
- 1,253 m
- Terrain
- Mountainous
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Named climbs
- 1
- Best months
- Apr to Oct
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- High point
- 1,569 m on Alto de l'Angliru from La Vega.
- Climbs
- 1 named climb · 1 ascent of 500 m or more.
Cycling guide to La Vega
La Vega is the starting point for a challenging route climbing the Alto de l'Angliru in Spain. Riders pass through multiple small settlements including Nigeres / Nixeres, La Pontialta, and Grandieḷḷa along the 13.2 km point-to-point route. The primary feature is the sustained climb of 12.5 km gaining 1252 m in elevation, finishing at a high point of 1569 m.
This demanding ascent features significant gradients, including a maximum slope near 19%. The ride ends after Grandieḷḷa at the Alto de l'Angliru summit, known for its steep gradients. Although no months or temperatures are recorded, this route stands out for riders seeking steep mountainous terrain near La Vega.
More on terrain
Terrain
The terrain is mountainous with a continuous climb over 12.5 km beginning at La Vega. The average gradient is 10%, with sections reaching 18.7%. The route finishes at 1569 m elevation.