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Arenas de Cabrales – Alto de Ortiguero Descent loop from Arenas de Cabrales

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Spain
Asturias
Cangas De Onis
Cabrales

Arenas de Cabrales – Alto de Ortiguero Descent loop from Arenas de Cabrales

Hard

5.0

(1)

35

riders

Arenas de Cabrales – Alto de Ortiguero Descent loop from Arenas de Cabrales

02:30

43.4km

1,010m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

82 m

Arenas de Cabrales

Highlight • Settlement

Old town with traditional ways to avoid damage from occasional high waters along the Río Casaño like here the Hotel Picos de Europa

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2

7.17 km

Cangas de Onís–Panes Road

Highlight • Trail

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

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3

8.44 km

Alto de Ortiguero Descent

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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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11.2 km

Alto de El Ortigueru

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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5

16.0 km

Enjoy this town and stop for a drink.

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28.6 km

Santolaya

Ruins

36.6 km

Mirador del Picu Urriellu

Viewpoint

8

40.8 km

View of the Picos de Europa

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Spectacular view with explanation

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41.4 km

Church of Santa María Magdalena de Poo

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10

41.5 km

The town is an authentic natural viewpoint of the impressive Naranjo de Bulnes. A good place to enjoy the panoramic views and take pictures from the Pozo de la Oración …

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43.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.0 km

17.8 km

560 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.1 km

1.25 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Weather

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Tuesday 10 November

20°C

12°C

72 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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