Alto de la Farrapona – Somiedo Pass loop from Almurfe

Alto de la Farrapona – Somiedo Pass loop from Almurfe

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Alto de la Farrapona – Somiedo Pass loop from Almurfe

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96.8km

2,020m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

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After 28.7 km for 722 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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10.0 km

Embalse de Somiedo

Lake

17.6 km

Views of the Güérgola Gorge

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A series of limestone geological thrusts rise above Arbeyales. The waters of the Murias stream have carved an impressive gorge that is one of Somiedo's greatest natural monuments.

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29.0 km

Viewpoint

29.5 km

It's a mountain pass that marks the border between Asturias and León. It's the starting point for countless hikes, including the Saliencia Lakes hike, in a beautiful setting. A magical place, no matter the season.

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31.4 km

Winding Road in Reserva de la Biosfera de Babia

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Road is new. Still under construction. Steep!

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32.2 km

New Road to the Mountain Pass

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33.5 km

Torrestío

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This small town in León is located almost on the border with Asturias. It is a small group of traditional houses at the bottom of a deep valley flanked by …

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72.0 km

Somiedo Pass

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Located at an altitude of 1,485 meters, the Somiedo Pass is a mountain pass in the Cantabrian Mountains that connects the Principality of Asturias with Castile and León. A paradise for road bike enthusiasts.

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72.5 km

Puerto de Somiedo

Mountain Pass

74.2 km

View of La Peral

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The view toward the village of La Peral is very beautiful if the weather is good. Slow down your bike a little and look up for a few seconds.

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84.0 km

Pola de Somiedo

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Pola de Somiedo is a charming town with narrow streets, colorful houses, and traditional architecture. Take a stroll through the town to soak up its atmosphere and stop by the …

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96.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

79.8 km

12.1 km

3.54 km

746 m

674 m

122 m

Surfaces

96.1 km

746 m

122 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 13 October

26°C

13°C

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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Comments

August 25, 2024,Pola de Somiedo - Puerto de Somiedo - San Emiliano - Torrestío - Alto de la Farrapona - Saliencia- Pola de Somiedo

Circular route completely on asphalt from Pola de Somiedo passing through:
- Santa María de Gúa (2.1 km)
- Fuente La Paloma Torrestío (51.9 km)
- Alto de la Farrapona (55.8 km)

In August 2024, the Farrapona track was finished being asphalted.
The only notable difficulty, apart from the kilometres, is two very hard kilometres from photo n°10 to the …

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