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

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

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Difficulty points 1850
Length 8.9 mi
Average gradient 9.9%
Steepest segment 22.4%
Total ascent 4662 ft

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Hidden gem
19 hairpin turns
#63 toughest climb of World
#59 most elevation gain of Spain
#79 longest climb of Asturias
#91 average steepest climb of Cantabrian Mountains
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Alto de l'Angliru from La Foz de Morcín via Alto de Covarriella is a climb in the region Asturias. It is 8.9 mi long and bridges 4662 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 9.9%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1850. The top of the ascent is located at 5105 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Carretera a L'Angliru

5.0 by RichardH76
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Absolute brute of a climb. I found it much harder than any of the TdF climbs in the Alps... read more

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RichardH76
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4 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app

Absolute brute of a climb. I found it much harder than any of the TdF climbs in the Alps

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9 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app
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Spain's ultimate colossus I feel like I've never done anything as horrible as this pass, which I stress is a super hors catégorie with a max at 24％?!!!

Le colosse ultime de l’Espagne j’ai l’impression de ne jamais avoir faire quelque chose d’aussi horrible que ce col qui je le souligne est un super hors catégorie avec un max à 24％ ?!!

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

5 mph 01:47:24
7 mph 01:16:02
9 mph 00:59:15
12 mph 00:44:31

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Frequently Asked Questions

Alto de l'Angliru can be cycled from 4 sides. Alto de l'Angliru from La Vega is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Alto de l'Angliru from Santa Eulalia, Alto de l'Angliru from La Vega via Grandiella & Alto de l'Angliru from La Foz de Morcín via Alto de Covarriella.

The Alto de l'Angliru from La Foz de Morcín via Alto de Covarriella is extremely hard. We recommend that you choose the lightest possible gearing, such as a 34-tooth or smaller chainring, combined with a 34-tooth rear cog. Otherwise, there's a good chance you'll need to put a foot down sooner or later. If you think you need to go even lighter, you could consider using a gravel or mountain bike, or installing a gravel or mountain bike derailleur with a rear cog of more than 40 teeth. Good luck!

Alto de l'Angliru from La Foz de Morcín via Alto de Covarriella falls into the Super Hors Catégorie, the absolute top category. These are the most extreme climbs that exist. Even with excellent fitness, there is a chance you will have to put a foot down. Only the strongest make it to the top without any problems.

Alto de l'Angliru from La Foz de Morcín via Alto de Covarriella is 8.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Alto de l'Angliru from La Foz de Morcín via Alto de Covarriella is 9.9%.

Alto de l'Angliru from La Foz de Morcín via Alto de Covarriella has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 22.4%.

The summit of Alto de l'Angliru from La Foz de Morcín via Alto de Covarriella is at 5105 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:47:24 to climb Alto de l'Angliru from La Foz de Morcín via Alto de Covarriella. At 7 mph the time is 01:16:02, and at 9 mph 00:59:15. For the fastest cyclists, 00:44:31 is an achievable time.

Alto de l'Angliru from La Foz de Morcín via Alto de Covarriella is located in the region Asturias in Spain.

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