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Alto de l'Angliru from La Foz de Morcín via Alto de Covarriella

Asturias, spain

Alto de l'Angliru from La Foz de Morcín via Alto de Covarriella is one of cycling's great tests — 14.3km of sustained climbing, gaining 1,421m from base to summit. The average gradient of 9.9% disguises ramps of 22.4% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. 19 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. The road reaches 1,556m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Asturias, Spain.

  • The crux hits between km 7 and km 12 — 28km above 10% averaging 14.6%.
  • The 1st climb in Asturias by difficulty.
  • Steeper maximum gradient than 98% of climbs in Spain.
  • Higher summit than 98% of climbs in Asturias.
  • The 5th climb in Asturias by elevation gain.

Alto de l'Angliru from La Foz de Morcín via Alto de Covarriella

Asturias, spain

14.3km 1421m 9.9%
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Distance

14.3km

Avg Gradient

9.9%

Max Gradient

22.4%

Elevation Gain

1421m

Summit

1,556m

Wall Rating

7.9

Conditions

Best time to ride: Spring to Autumn

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Temperature

6.9° Cool
9.8° Cool
10.5° Cool
12° Mild
15.2° Mild
17.1° Mild
19.8° Mild
20° Warm
18° Mild
15.7° Mild
10.2° Cool
8.7° Cool

Rainfall

159mm Wet
72mm Light
85mm Moderate
130mm Wet
104mm Moderate
214mm Wet
76mm Light
87mm Moderate
97mm Moderate
142mm Wet
180mm Wet
154mm Wet

Wind

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9km/h Calm
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What things cost

Typical prices in Spain

€1.70

Coffee

€3.00

Beer

€11.00

Meal

€1.00

Water

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