Lagos de Covadonga
CO-4AS-262Covadonga to Lagos de Covadonga · Asturias
Distance7.2mi · 11.6 km
Drive time17 minon the road
DifficultyExpert
MountainLakes
A brutal, narrow climb into the Picos de Europa.
The road from Covadonga to the glacial Lakes of Enol and Ercina is one of Spain's most feared Vuelta climbs, steep, narrow and relentless, twisting up into the heart of the Picos de Europa. Stunning but demanding; mind the cattle on the open mountain, the cyclists, and the mist that rolls in fast.
Where it runs
CovadongaStart · Asturias
Lagos de CovadongaEnd · Spain
Character
Corners40bends
Tightness8of 10
Max gradient12%≈ 1-in-8
Hairpins3tight bends
Climb975 mtotal ascent
Summit1133 mhighest point · 3717 ft
SummerAutumn
Elevation
919 m rangeKnow before you go
- Very steep and narrow
- Cattle on the open mountain
- Fast-rolling mist
Along the road
- viewpoint Cueva de Cuadonga
- viewpoint Mirador de los Canónigos
- viewpoint Mirador de la Reina
Sources
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