Alto de l'Angliru from La Vega via Grandiella

Alto de l'Angliru from La Vega via Grandiella is one of cycling's great tests — 12.2km of sustained climbing, gaining 1,265m from base to summit. The average gradient of 10.4% disguises ramps of 21.8% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 22 hairpin bends define this climb — each switchback a landmark, each straight a test of resolve. The road reaches 1,555m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Asturias, Spain.