Climb 21 of 22Asturias, Spain
Alto de l'Angliru
The Alto de l'Angliru is a mountain road in Asturias, in the north of Spain. It is known as one of the hardest climbs in the world. The Vuelta a España first raced up it in 1999.
- km long
- 12.5
- metres up
- 1,240
- steepest part
- 25%
- Flat
- Gentle
- Steady
- Hard
- Steep
How long does it take to ride up Alto de l'Angliru?
For a rider who weighs 75 kg, riding at a steady pace with no stops:
- New to exercise: about 3 hr 41 min
- I ride now and then: about 2 hr 31 min
- I ride most weeks: about 1 hr 52 min
Put in your own weight and fitness to see your time.
Ride Alto de l'Angliru at home
In Couch to Climb, the plan for Alto de l'Angliru is 14 weeks, with 3 rides a week on your smart trainer. It is climb 21 of 22. You start on Box Hill for free, then work up the climbs one at a time.
About the climb
The climb starts in La Vega, the main village of Riosa, by a sign that lists past winners. The first half is much gentler. The real climbing comes later, and the steepest part, the Cueña les Cabres, is about 3 km from the top at 1,573 m.
José María Jiménez won the first stage here in 1999, catching Pavel Tonkov near the finish. In 2002 the race climbed it in the rain. Team cars stalled on the steepest part, and David Millar, after crashing three times, handed in his race number just before the line.
Riding it for real
Climb guides suggest the lowest gears you can fit. Even strong riders sometimes have to stop and put a foot down. On the way up, small villages come into view far below.
Questions about riding Alto de l'Angliru
The Alto de l'Angliru is a mountain road in Asturias, in the north of Spain. It is known as one of the hardest climbs in the world. The Vuelta a España first raced up it in 1999.
Where does the Angliru start?
It starts in La Vega, in the Riosa area of Asturias, by a sign that lists past winners.
What is the steepest part of the Angliru?
It is the Cueña les Cabres, about 3 km from the top.
When did the Vuelta first go up the Angliru?
The Vuelta a España first climbed it in 1999. José María Jiménez won the stage.
Updated . Written by Next Big Leap Ltd, who make the Couch to Climb app.
Ride up a famous climb on your indoor bike
Couch to Climb is a step by step plan for a smart trainer at home. It takes you from the sofa to the top of a real climb, with no stops. Your first climb, Box Hill, is free.
