Bienvenidos al Angliru - Turismo Asturias

The climb to the Angliru is known as the Olympus of cycling. It is a circular route that includes a unique pass. It runs through stunning scenery, along a winding mountain road with impossible slopes. Once you reach the top you can enjoy spectacular views.

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Address La Vega, Soto Ribera, Trubia

Distance Distance: 74 kms
Difficulty Difficulty: Very hard
Total ascent Total ascent: 2325 m
Maximum altitude Maximum altitude: 1573 m
Minimum altitude Minimum altitude: 80 m
IBP index IBP index: 229

Route Mythical mountain passes
Type of bicycle Type of bicycle: Road
Type of route Type of route: Circular
Return by Train Return by Train: No

Starting point Starting point: Les Caldes
Ending point Ending point: Les Caldes
Estimated duration Estimated duration: Un día

This is a circular route with a medium-high degree of difficulty, where an extension has been added, the ascent to the Angliru, a very demanding stretch in terms of physical fitness. It predominantly runs along very quiet county and local roads, alternating meadows with wooded areas, making it very pleasant to walk. The climb to the Angliru is on a mountain road that is in perfect condition despite the inclement weather.

The route starts in Les Caldes, where we take the AS-322 towards Soto Ribera. Once past Fuso, preferably follow the track until you reach La Vega L'Angliru. In Cardeo we take the MO-1 road where the ascent begins. The first 5 km with ramps between 5% and 9% are not very difficult. In this first stretch there are several detours to small villages and some signs indicating the maximum gradient, Teleno (9%). Then comes the easiest stretch where the gradient is minimal, a sign that we are entering Viapará, a recreational area where we can take a break.

Then comes the hard part, the last 6 km to the summit with an average gradient of over 13%. The sign at Les Cabanes indicates that you have reached this 400 m section in the form of a chicane with a maximum gradient of 22%. After this point, there is a tough climb for 3 km before reaching the climax at La Cueña les Cabres, the hardest part, a stretch of 1 km, with a maximum gradient of 23.5% and an average gradient of 17.3%. And there are still two ramps left, the Aviru (21.5%) and Piedrusines (20%), of maximum demand, before facing the last 500 m that can be enjoyed as a rest, flat and enjoying the scenery.

After recovering and enjoying what we have achieved, the descent begins and we continue without any major gradients until we reach La Vega, where we take the AS-231 towards Oviedo/Uviéu. The route runs along the valley of the river Llamo until it intersects with the valley of the river Caudal. From here, we follow the track until we reach the greenway to Caces and from there to Les Caldes, ending the route where we started it.

This route undoubtedly includes the ascent to the most mythical mountain pass of the Tour of Spain, where good physical shape is the main condition to be able to do it.