Pola de Allande – Puerto del Palo Pass loop from Montefurado

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Pola de Allande – Puerto del Palo Pass loop from Montefurado

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Pola de Allande – Puerto del Palo Pass loop from Montefurado

06:21

70.1km

2,240m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 23.7 km for 1.99 km

After 27.8 km for 606 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.02 km

Puerto del Palo Viewpoint

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Halfway down we find this viewpoint in which the concrete structure makes the framing of the landscape stand out even more. worth the stop

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16.7 km

Mural of the Camino de Santiago

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This beautiful mural lets you know that you are on the right path to Santiago. It also welcomes you to the small town of Pola de Allande.

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17.1 km

Pola de Allande

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Allande, which borders Galicia, is one of the least known towns in Asturias. It is one of the few towns where Eonaviego is still spoken, also known as Galician-Asturian.

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25.8 km

Crossing point of the Camino de Santiago Primitivo and a place with magnificent views. It is 1146 meters high. From here you can go to Montefurado, Lake, Roman Gold Mines, Xuan Rata Cave, Sierra del Valledor and Berduceo.

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27.4 km

Montefurado

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A village made up of four slate stone houses on the back of a mountain range almost a thousand meters above sea level. There is also a small chapel dedicated to Santiago, with an image of the saint.

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42.0 km

Ermita de Santa María Magdalena

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Lonely in the middle of the mountains, this bucolic and simple hermitage hides a beautiful image

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43.4 km

Grandas de Salime Reservoir Viewpoint (Buspol, Camino Primitivo)

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48.8 km

Boca de la Ballena Viewpoint (Salime Dam Viewpoint)

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This viewpoint is located at the foot of the road, making it very easy to access. It has a corridor carved into the rock that leads to a platform with views of the Salime reservoir. The views are exceptional.

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70.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.5 km

11.2 km

8.94 km

5.63 km

2.01 km

Surfaces

48.3 km

15.5 km

6.33 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,140 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

22°C

11°C

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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Comments

June 12, 2024,CP4 - Pola de Allande to Grandas de Salime

Riding in Asturias is never dull, it's up or down but rarely in between. The road climbed 600m, descended to the Salime reservoir then climbed 300m to Grandas.