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Spain
Castile and León
León
Bierzo
Candín

Puerto de Ancares – Ancares Pass loop from Valle de Ancares

Routes
Road cycling routes
Spain
Castile and León
León
Bierzo
Candín

Puerto de Ancares – Ancares Pass loop from Valle de Ancares

Hard

12

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Puerto de Ancares – Ancares Pass loop from Valle de Ancares

08:05

123km

3,820m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

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Hotel

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9.72 km

Puerto de Ancares

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Ancares Pass from Pereda de Ancares is one of the toughest and most spectacular climbs in the Cantabrian Mountains. It's a pass that has become legendary thanks to La Vuelta.

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12.0 km

Porto Vello de Antero

Mountain Pass

3

13.0 km

Ancares Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

One of the most famous mountain passes in Galicia, bordering the Cantabrian mountain range at about 1,500 meters above sea level, the views on a clear day are spectacular.

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20.9 km

Piornedo Traditional Thatched-Roof Houses

Highlight • Historical Site

Piornedo is a magical mountain town with unique traditional houses. Well worth the visit to see the heritage and history of mountain life.

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28.3 km

ZEPA Ancares

Nature Reserve

6

61.5 km

Natural swimming pool

Highlight • Natural

7

73.0 km

A magical arched bridge in the medieval village of Navia de Suarna (A Proba) over the Navia river. Great place to start your adventure. Don't forget to go swimming after the ride in the natural pools down the river.

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112 km

Porto de Ancares

Mountain Pass

9

113 km

Ascent to Puerto de Ancares from Tejedo

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

This climb is a must if you're touring the area. It's seven and a half kilometers long, with the gradient concentrating on the final section. You ascend nearly 700 meters and face 19% gradients in a unique setting.

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123 km

Pereda de Ancares

Highlight • Settlement

Pereda de Ancares is a small, picturesque village in León, surrounded by mountains that preserve the rural essence of the area. It is characterized by its stone and slate houses, along with traditional granaries.

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123 km

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Hotel

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Way Types & Surfaces

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121 km

2.12 km

Surfaces

120 km

3.20 km

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Sunday 24 May

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14°C

43 %

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