Leitariegos (Caboalles)

Start Town Altitude Elevation Gain Length Gradient Difficulty Rating
Caboalles 1,525m 500m 10.0 km 5.0% 304 ****






Leitariegos Cycling Profile

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Climb Description

Leitariegos from Caboalles is quite short and steady. This is the more scenic side to Leitariegos, offering some excellent views down into the valley on some of its hairping bends.

Leitariegos is often kept clear throughout the year to enable access to the ski resort at the top; however, it can get cold in winter, so come suitably prepared.


Leitariegos  -  Asturias Cycling Climb

The view looking back towards Caboalles





Roads & Traffic

The road is in very good condition and there is very little traffic on the climb.




Alternative Routes

Leitariegos can also be climbed from the north starting in Cangas del Narcea; the climb is quite a long slog from this side.





Nearby Climbs


Puerto de Somiedo

Puerto Marabio






Cycling Holidays

We currently do not have any tours which include the climb to Leitariegos. If you would like to tackle the climb, we would be happy to customize a tour for you in this area.

You may also be interested in our Great Climbs of the Vuelta cycling holiday, which tackles some of the nearby climbs in the Asturias region.

Find out more information below about this and similar tours that we run in high mountains.




Picos de Europa National Park
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Self-Guided Cycling Holiday
Length: 8 Days
Level: Difficulty Medium to Challenging
Price: from €1,490 EUR
Lagos de Covadonga
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Self-Guided Cycling Holiday
Length: 8 Days
Level: Difficulty Challenging-Hard
Price: from €1,490 EUR
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Self-Guided Cycling Holiday
Length: 8 Days
Level: Difficulty Challenging-Hard
Price: from €1,070 EUR