Bikepacking Asturias – Arriondas to Cabezón de la Sal | fietstocht

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201 km

4.370 m

4.270 m

Startpunt

7,85 km

Roman Bridge at Cangas de Onís

18,2 km

Fueling up before the long climb. You can see the Monastery of Covadonga in the background.

23,7 km

Halfway through the climb to lagos de Covadonga. 15% climb.

23,9 km

Climb to Lagos de Covadonga

Toerfiets Highlight (Segment)

26,7 km

The fog came in on our way up to Covadonga lakes.

30,5 km

Arriving to the lakes after a long day of climbing.

Lago de la Encina with the fog slowly blowing in the valley.

33,6 km

A moment of pause to enjoy this landscape by ourselves.

A few kilometers on single-track until finding the gravel road again.

34,3 km

Picos de Europa are full of shepherd doggies & pups. They are always friendly!

Steep descend towards Demués.

37,3 km

Curvy roads "down" to Demués.

38,0 km

Lovely fountain to stock up on water.

60,2 km

View to Naranjo de Bulnes.

76,1 km

The climb up to Sotres is on asphalt - luckily traffic is very restricted and therefore, pretty quiet.

78,2 km

The village of Sotres.

Sunset from Sotres

81,7 km

The little shepherd shelters you cross on the way.

82,4 km

Some steep and loose gravel on the way up to the plateau!

83,3 km

Cookies! Our go-to snack!

84,8 km

You know you are close to the base of Picos de Europa when you see this rock!

85,6 km

Last stretch up to Refugio del Águila

85,7 km

Camino Llomba del Toro

Toerfiets Highlight (Segment)

86,9 km

Sunrise by Refugio/Hotel Áliva

The cafeteria was open at Refugio Áliva. We enjoy a lovely coffee as a reward!

91,8 km

Crossing the sea of clouds on our descend to Espinama.

159 km

Little fountain by the church - perfect to freshen up!

159 km

Ruta Pimiango / Cueva del Pindal

Toerfiets Highlight

159 km

Lovely paths along the coastline - but you'll have to push your bike up/down the stairs!

Views close to Cueva del Pindal

Cycling past the church of Santa Maria de Tina.

193 km

Super nice rest-stop by Ermita de San Antonio.

198 km

Small Redwood Forest on the way!

198 km

Monumento Natural de Las Secuoyas del Monte Cabezón

Toerfiets Highlight

201 km

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