Alto de la Tornería (Mazuco)

Start Town	Altitude	Elevation Gain	Length	Gradient	Difficulty	Rating
Puente Nuevo	471m	411m	10.7 km	3.8%	512	****

Climb Description

Alto de la Tornería is a beautiful climb in the Asturias region. This side begins at a junction with the AS-115 road and heads west up to the scenic pass. The road is very quiet as you pass through farmland and open countryside.

The green scenery and views make it very enjoyable, and the gradients are respectable at times, but never too challenging. Like its neighbour Alto del Torno, this is one of the many relatively unknown climbs in Asturias, that are absolutely brilliant for cycling. If you are in the area, make sure you climb it from either side!

The area around the climb - in the particular the village of El Mazuco - was also a major center of resistance during the Spanish Civil War. Opponents of the fascist dictator, General Franco, hid out in these mountains under intense pressure. The first known use of carpet bombing took place here in 1937, carried out by the German Condor Legion. But despite a lot of destruction, the Republicans resisted the attack and held onto the important mountain pass for several more months.

Alto de la Tornería is usually open throughout the year.

Roads & Traffic

The road is surface is in very good condition and there is almost no traffic on the climb.

Watch out for cows on the road when you are descending!

Alternative Routes

Alto de la Tornería can also be climbed from the east, starting from the coastal town of Llanes.

Nearby Climbs

Mirador del Fito

Alto del Torno

Lagos de Covadonga

Jito de Escarandi

Puerto de Ponton

Alto de la Tornería

Puerto Arnicio

Cycling Holidays

Alto de la Tornería is climbed on our Picos de Europa & Asturian Coast cycling holiday.

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