Puerto de Ancares from Murias via Pan de Zarco
Asturias, spain
12km 1112m 9.3%
HCHC
Puerto de Ancares from Murias via Pan de Zarco
Asturias, spain
Puerto de Ancares from Murias via Pan de Zarco is one of cycling's great tests — 12km of sustained climbing, gaining 1,112m from base to summit. Averaging 9.3%, the road kicks to 18% at its steepest — a brutal pitch that demands respect. 10 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. The road reaches 1,661m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Asturias, Spain.
- The crux hits between km 2 and km 4 — 12km above 10% averaging 13.4%.
- More vertical gain than 97% of climbs in Spain.
- The 8th climb in Asturias by summit elevation.
- Steeper maximum gradient than 92% of climbs in Spain.
- The 9th climb in Asturias by difficulty.
Distance
12km
Avg Gradient
9.3%
Max Gradient
18%
Elevation Gain
1112m
Summit
1,661m
Wall Rating
6.8
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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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