La Colladona (Pola de Laviana)
| Start Town | Altitude | Elevation Gain | Length | Gradient | Difficulty | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pola de Laviana | 847m | 535m | 11.8 km | 4.5% | 318 | **** |
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Climb Description
La Colladona from both sides is popular with cyclists in this part of Asturias. It is not especially challenging but the climb from Pola de Laviana is very scenic, as it passes through rolling green conutryside.This is an easy climb, and a good choice if you would like to do a gentle route, or to include it as part of a longer ride before tackling one of the tough climbs nearby.
La Colladona is open throughout the year.
From the top you can descend to Cabañaquinta and tackle more of the excellent climbs nearby
Roads & Traffic
There is little traffic throughout the climb. The first few kilometres are the most busy, with a few cars coming past, but nothing too bothersome. After the village of Tolivia it becomes very quiet.
Puerto de San Isidro
Alto de la Mozqueta
La Colladiella
Coto Bello
La Cobertoria
El Cordal
Puerto de Pajares
La Cubilla
You can find out more information below about this and similar tours that we run in high mountains.
Alternative Routes
La Colladona can also be climber from the south, starting from Cabañaquinta.Nearby Climbs
Puerto de San Isidro
Alto de la Mozqueta
La Colladiella
Coto Bello
La Cobertoria
El Cordal
Puerto de Pajares
La Cubilla
Cycling Holidays
La Colladona can be climbed as a route option on our Great Climbs of the Vuelta cycling holiday.You can find out more information below about this and similar tours that we run in high mountains.
SpainSelf-Guided Cycling Holiday
Length: 8 Days
Level: 
Price: from €1,230 EUR
FranceSelf-Guided Cycling Holiday
Length: 8 Days
Level:
Price: from €1,070 EUR