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Alto La Farrapona via Veigas

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Alto La Farrapona via Veigas
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Elevation profile Alto La Farrapona via Veigas

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Difficulty points 834
Length 11.5 mi
Average gradient 6%
Steepest segment 10.9%
Total ascent 3642 ft

Short recap

Famous climb
Beautiful scenery
7 hairpin turns
#51 toughest climb of Cantabrian Mountains
#26 most elevation gain of Cantabrian Mountains
#52 longest climb of Cantabrian Mountains
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Alto La Farrapona via Veigas is a climb in the region Asturias. It is 11.5 mi long and bridges 3642 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6%, resulting in a difficulty score of 834. The top of the ascent is located at 5604 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 5 photos.

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5.0 by Andre
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
The Alto de La Farrapona as the Spaniards call it is a beautiful col in the Cantabrian Mountains or better said the Asturia where so many fantastic cols can be found. Think of the monster of the Asturias, the Angliru. Who finds the Angliru a bit too much can enjoy the Alto de Farrapona. The road is not too wide and very pleasant. Along the way you have some protection by the trees or mountainside on your right side and that especially in the last part. This col is regularly on the menu of the ... read more

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4 y 5.0 01:42:33 (6.7 mph)
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The ascent of the Farrapona was the highlight of the Clasica Puerto de Somiedo. In an oasis of tranquility you cycle through a beautiful natural park and you really need to see something. The perfect asphalted road gets really steep in the final kilometers. This is enjoying from the first till the last kilometer. Fantastic!

De beklimming van de Farrapona was het hoogtepunt in het rondje Clasica Puerto de Somiedo. In een oase van rust fiets je door een prachtig natuurpark en kom je werkelijk ogen te kort. De perfect geasfalteerde weg begint pas echt steil te worden in de slotkilometers. Dit is genieten van de eerste tot laatste kilometer. Fantastisch!

Alto La Farrapona via Veigas
Alto La Farrapona via Veigas
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Andre
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5 y 5.0
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The Alto de La Farrapona as the Spaniards call it is a beautiful col in the Cantabrian Mountains or better said the Asturia where so many fantastic cols can be found. Think of the monster of the Asturias, the Angliru.
Who finds the Angliru a bit too much can enjoy the Alto de Farrapona. The road is not too wide and very pleasant. Along the way you have some protection by the trees or mountainside on your right side and that especially in the last part.
This col is regularly on the menu of the Tour of Spain as was the case last year and the day before the Angliru of note.
The last 6 km go constantly at 9％ percent upwards with here and there double digits.
At the top, just past the parking lot, you have a beautiful view of all the cols, and there are many in the immediate area.
An absolute must.

De Alto de La Farrapona zoals de Spanjaarden hem noemen is een prachtige col in het Cantabrisch gebergte of beter gezegd de Asturia waar zovele fantastische cols liggen . Denk maar aan het monster van de Asturias " De Angliru ".
Wie de Angliru wat " TE " vindt kan zich uitleven op de Alto de Farrapona . Die via een prachtige weg niet te breed en heel aangenaam zich naar boven slingert. Onderweg heb je af toe wat bescherming door de bomen of bergflank aan je rechterzijde en dat vooral in het laatste deel.
Deze col staat regelmatig op het menu van de ronde van Spanje zoals ook vorig jaar en dag voor de Angliru notabene.
De laatste 6 km gaan constant tegen de 9％ percent omhoog met hier en daar dubbele cijfers.
Boven, even voorbij de parkeerplaats heb je een prachtig zicht op alle cols en dat zijn er zeer veel in de directe buurt.
Een absolute aanrader.

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Climbing times

5 mph 02:18:55
7 mph 01:38:21
9 mph 01:16:38
12 mph 00:57:35

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Frequently Asked Questions

Alto La Farrapona can be cycled from 2 sides. Alto La Farrapona via Veigas is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Alto de la Farrapona from San Emiliano.

Alto La Farrapona via Veigas is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

Alto La Farrapona via Veigas is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

Alto La Farrapona via Veigas is 11.5 mi long.

The average gradient of Alto La Farrapona via Veigas is 6%.

Alto La Farrapona via Veigas has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.9%.

The summit of Alto La Farrapona via Veigas is at 5604 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:18:55 to climb Alto La Farrapona via Veigas. At 7 mph the time is 01:38:21, and at 9 mph 01:16:38. For the fastest cyclists, 00:57:35 is an achievable time.

Alto La Farrapona via Veigas is located in the region Asturias in Spain.

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