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Alto de Ortiguero Descent – Picos de Europa Gorge loop from Mestas de Con

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Alto de Ortiguero Descent – Picos de Europa Gorge loop from Mestas de Con

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Alto de Ortiguero Descent – Picos de Europa Gorge loop from Mestas de Con

04:31

84.2km

1,690m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 11, 2026

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11.3 km

Alto de Ortiguero Descent

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The Alto de Ortiguero or Alto de las Estazadas is a mountain pass located in Asturias, in the eastern part of Asturias, close to the Picos de Europa. It has …

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12.5 km

Cangas de Onís–Panes Road

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Some explosives were needed here. A look into the hundreds of meters deep gorge should be enjoyed with caution.

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17.5 km

View of the Picos de Europa

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Spectacular view with explanation

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25.2 km

View of the Cares Gorge

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It is a good place for refreshments with views of the Cares River canyon.

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46.7 km

Colláu la Cruz

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47.6 km

Colláu Güerdo

Mountain Pass

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54.1 km

Breathtaking route to the end of the paved road through the dramatic canyon cut deep into the mountains by the Cares River

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58.9 km

Picos de Europa Gorge

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A dream: to ride deep into this gorge, then put on the good mountain boots and be overwhelmed to the utmost by this small mountain range.

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75.6 km

Alto de El Ortigueru

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From this point, you have three amazing options, you can go to the coast of Llanes, to the mountains of Cabrales (and its amazing cheese), or to the history of Cangas de Onis and Covadonga.

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81.0 km

A beautiful town, very lively in summer

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84.2 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

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52.8 km

31.4 km

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< 100 m

Surfaces

84.3 km

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Monday 19 October

16°C

4°C

31 %

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