Mirador de Ézaro (Ézaro)

Start Town Altitude Elevation Gain Length Gradient Difficulty Rating
Ézaro 268m 260m 1.8 km 14.4% 587 ****






Mirador de Ézaro from Ézaro - Cycling Profile

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Climb Description

Mirador de Ézaro is one of the steepest climbs in professional road cycling, with gradients up to 30%. It has been used several times as a stage finish in the Vuelta a España, with winners here including Joaquim Rodríguez and Dani Moreno. The gradients are the defining feature of the climb, but it also offers fantastic views looking down on the village of Ezaro and the Atlantic Coast.

Mirador de Ézaro is open throughout the year.


Mirador de Ézaro from Ézaro - Galicia Cycling Climb

Galicia's Atlantic coastline forms a spectacular backdrop to the climb






Roads & Traffic

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




Alternative Routes

Mirador de Ézaro can also be reached from inland, but it is more rolling from this side.




Nearby Climbs


Cabeza de Manzaneda






Cycling Holidays

We currently do not have any tours that visit this part of Galicia. If you would be interested in customizing an itinerary to this region, please contact us and we would be happy to discuss the options.

You may also be interested in the links below to some of the holidays that we run nearby in north-west Spain.




Hospital de Orbigo Bridge
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Self-Guided Cycling Holiday
Length: 8 Days
Level: Difficulty Medium to Challenging
Price: from €1,690 EUR
Lagos de Covadonga
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Self-Guided Cycling Holiday
Length: 8 Days
Level: Difficulty Challenging-Hard
Price: from €1,490 EUR
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