Alto de l'Angliru from La Vega

Route overview

Riders prepared for a sustained, steep climb with significant elevation gain over 13 km.

A 13.2 km climb from La Vega to Alto de l'Angliru in Spain with 1,253 m elevation gain.

This route starts in La Vega at 316 m elevation and climbs 12.5 km to the Alto de l'Angliru at 1,569 m. The climb averages 10% gradient with a maximum of 18.7%. The route is mostly minor roads with 96% of the distance, predominantly paved (98%) and includes 8.9 km on the Carretera a L'Angliru. The profile is steep, with 92% of the route spent climbing and over 6 km exceeding a 10% gradient. The first half contains 38% of the elevation gain, progressing past many small places such as La Marina and Ablaneo. From 7.4 to 12.3 km there is a nearly 5 km stretch without food or water. Facilities include a bar at the start in La Vega and a restaurant, Casa Chus, 1.5 km into the ride. Drinking water is available near the start, at 6.3 km, and near the end at 12.3 km. Notable stops on route are the Área Recreativa de Viapará picnic site at 5.4 km and the Mirador de L'Angliru viewpoint at 12.2 km. Peaks near the road include Lángano at 10.2 km and El Gamonal, Picu los Toyos Cerraos, and Picu el Toyu Reondu near the summit.

Highlights

• Alto de l'Angliru summit at 1,569 m
• Carretera a L'Angliru for 8.9 km
• Mirador de L'Angliru viewpoint at 12.2 km
• Peaks Lángano (1402 m) and El Gamonal (1710 m) near the route

Practical information

Surface

Paved

Route shape

Point to point

Riding time

57 min

Best months

Apr to Oct — daily highs of 16–24 °C in those months

Know before you go

• 4.9 km stretch without café, shop or water from 7.4 km
• 6.4 km over 10% gradient, with max 18.7%
• 13 km on minor roads, no cycle lane reported
• 2% gravel or unpaved surface

Routes are for inspiration. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check locally and ride within your limits.