The 7 Most Amazing Peaks around Allande

Among the theories surrounding the unusual name of this mountain pass, one is the popular legend that some shepherdesses were caught in a blizzard and died in a nearby shelter. In any case, the pass is located in a stunning setting.

It is a small Romanesque church located in a mountainous area known as Fuentes del Narcea. According to legend, the church was built in the 9th century by a group of monks who discovered a statue of the Virgin Mary in a holly tree. The statue became known as the "Virgin of the Holly" or the "Virgin of the Holly," and the church was built in her honor. The interior of the church is decorated with frescoes from the 12th and 13th centuries, depicting scenes from the Bible and the life of Christ. The altar has a beautiful reredos carved in wood and painted with gold leaf, with images of the Virgin Mary, Saints Peter and Paul, and other saints. A popular destination for pilgrims and tourists who come to admire the beautiful architecture and rich history of the church. It is also a starting point for several hiking trails that lead to the nearby mountain peaks.

One of the great Asturian mountain passes, without a doubt. Generally unknown to the general public, it's rarely used in professional races. It has two clearly distinct slopes. The southern slope, which begins in Pola de Allande, is gentle and steady, along a road in good condition. It shares much of its climb with Puerto del Palo, which it turns off from just 3 km from the summit of Puerto de la Marta. The northern slope, which comes from Villayon, is uneven, with very tough sections and several rest stops and descents. It reminds me a lot of the Croix-de-Fer from Sant Jean de Maurienne, not because of the landscape, but because of the type of pass.

Highly recommended, it can be done together with the Palo departing from Pola, the Marta is shorter but with a steeper slope

Beautiful climb with stunning views to Pola and El Palo. The pass will take you towards Bustantigo, with stunning views to the ancient Roman gold mine "La Freita" to then descend towards Viyallon or down to the enchanting village of Pontenova to then ascend to Montefurau. From Montefurau continue back to Pola de Allande via El Palo (enjoying a different perspective of La Freita) or towards Berducedo.

Alto del Acebo is a beautiful place in southwestern Asturias where you can enjoy wonderful panoramic views of the Asturian mountains (the Asturian rural paradise) and where the hermitage of the Virgen del Acebo is located (the pilgrimage is celebrated on September 8, Asturias Day). At the top there are also 2 bars/restaurants where you can eat very well. As can be seen in one of the photos that I just posted, Alto del Acebo has 6 different slopes. All of them are beautiful and very hard. I recommend that you go visit Cangas and Alto del Acebo.

Mythical port in the province of Asturias for cyclists. From Cecos, this port awaits us with an altitude of 1,315 meters above sea level, a gradient of 1,024 m and a length of 19.39km with an average % of 5.28 and a maximum slope of 10%.

The Pozo de las Mujeres Muertas port has 3 slopes, all 3 hard and with ramps above 10%. 1. The eastern slope, which begins in Monasterio del Hermo, has 2 well-differentiated areas, with a second part of 4 km at 10% on average. The road is wide and has smooth asphalt in very good condition. With hardly any trees or traffic. 2. The west slope, which begins in San Antolín de Ibias, is longer and harder than the previous one, with 2 rest sections (including a small downhill section). The ramps are constant and have long straights. It is usually windy as it is a climb without any trees. The road is like the eastern slope. 3. The northern slope, which comes from the Valledor (gold valley), has nothing to do with the previous 2. Narrow and bumpy road, it has the appearance of old ports. It is hard and with constant ramps. With hardly any trees, although the wind blows less. For me, the best aspect. Absence of sources in the 3 slopes. You have to recharge at the starting locations. I once ran out of water on a hot day... and I had a hard time