Famous Vuelta Climbs of North Spain

Kick Butt on these Famous Vuelta climbs of the North which are by no doubt the finest first class road cycling in Europe. Cycle along the roads of Cantabria, Asturias and the Basque country in this tour, and test your metal.

Awesome ascents snake upwards into the clouds as you take on all the famous summits of La Vuelta. A real Classic cycling climbs tour.

Ride through the amazing Picos de Europa, the mystic Fuente De with panoramic vistas, Covadonga’s lakes and legends, Peña Cabarga’s fame and of course Angliru’s pain – the hardest pro climb in Europe! Try them all on this beauty of a road cycling tour. A truly classic road cycling holiday that “bags” all the famous passes of the fabled Green Spain that the pros have ridden over the years in La Vuelta.

On an unrivalled journey that takes us through the Basque Country, Cantabria, the stunning Picos de Europa and ends in Asturias with the incredible Angliru, this is a fully supported and guided trip for those who want to sample some amazing scenery and of course test themselves on some world class ascents and thrilling descents.

Highlights

• Attempt the toughest climb in Europe – The Angliru
• Scale ascents of Lagos de Covadonga, Pena Cabarga & El Fito
• Kick Butt on some of the best road cycling in Europe – Total ascent 7900m / that’s 25,917 feet folks!
• Epic A to B journey through 4 unique provinces, with local food & customs
• Discover the fabled home of Road Cycling in Spain!
• Enjoy Asturiano cider, Basque country cuisine and mountain dishes of Cantabria

Daily average of 85 – 100 km over mountainous terrain. The tour is suitable for experienced cyclists of all ages who have a good level of fitness and enjoy road biking. It goes without saying – expect climbs! Be prepared to descend mountain roads. Quiet country and mountain roads. Rolling countryside with long mountain passes.