Famous Vuelta Climbs of North Spain

Duration
7 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Challenging
D-Score™
D3 - Advanced

Overview

Cycle the Angliru, Covadonga, Picos & Basque Country. Ride through the amazing Picos de Europa, the mystic Fuente De with panoramic vistas, Covadonga's lakes and legends, Peña Cabarga's fame and of course Angliru's pain - the hardest pro climb in Europe! This is a fully supported and guided trip for those who want to sample some amazing scenery and of course test themselves on some world class ascents and thrilling descents. The route is Bilbao - Basque Country - Cantabria - Picos de Europa - Asturias - Oviedo.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: BILBAO BASQUE COUNTRY

63 km 1100 m

D2

BILBAO BASQUE COUNTRY

Day 2: PUERTO DE ALISAS, PEÑA CABARGA, CANTABRIA

105 km 1600 m

D3

PUERTO DE ALISAS, PEÑA CABARGA, CANTABRIA

Day 3: PICOS DE EUROPA, POTES, FUENTE DE

95 km 1300 m

D2

PICOS DE EUROPA, POTES, FUENTE DE

Day 4: SAN GLORIO PASS, CANGAS DE ONIS

120 km 1700 m

D3

SAN GLORIO PASS, CANGAS DE ONIS

Day 5: LAKES OF COVADONGA, EL FITO, VILAVICOSA

95 km 1400 m

D2

LAKES OF COVADONGA, EL FITO, VILAVICOSA

Day 6: THE ANGLIRU

90 km 1850 m

D2

THE ANGLIRU

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support
Support vehicle following all rides

About the Cantabria

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