La Cobertoria (Santa Marina)
| Start Town | Altitude | Elevation Gain | Length | Gradient | Difficulty | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Marina | 1,179m | 690m | 8.1 km | 8.5% | 686 | *** |
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Climb Description
La Cobertoria from Santa Marina is an enjoyable climb, without being especially spectacular in terms of scenery. It is fairly tough, but not too hard and the views are pleasant but not really breathtaking.Stuck in the middle of a multiple mountain stage though, the Cobertoria has been enough to crack many legs in its various appearances in the Vuelta a España.
La Cobertoria is open throughout the year.
The top of the climb has some nice views overlooking the surrounding forests
Roads & Traffic
The road is in excellent condition throughout. It is wide, with sweeping bends and very few hairpins which, combined with its gradient, make for a very fast descent on either side.
There is little traffic on the climb throughout the whole year.
There is also a third way to the top, which bsgins in the small village of Lindes to the south and follows very narrow roads. This is a nice climb with gentle gradients, but it is more difficult to include in a longer ride than the two main sides. It is perfectly fine for riding on a road bike though if you would like to try something different.
El Cordal
Angliru
Puerto de Pajares
Gamoniteiro
La Cubilla
Ermita de Alba
Puerto de San Lorenzo
Puerto Marabio
You can find out more information below about this and similar tours that we run in high mountains.
There is little traffic on the climb throughout the whole year.
Alternative Routes
The more famous and most challenging climb to La Cobertoria is from the east, starting in Pola de Lena.There is also a third way to the top, which bsgins in the small village of Lindes to the south and follows very narrow roads. This is a nice climb with gentle gradients, but it is more difficult to include in a longer ride than the two main sides. It is perfectly fine for riding on a road bike though if you would like to try something different.
Nearby Climbs
El Cordal
Angliru
Puerto de Pajares
Gamoniteiro
La Cubilla
Ermita de Alba
Puerto de San Lorenzo
Puerto Marabio
Cycling Holidays
La Cobertoria is climbed 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 €1,490 EUR
FranceSelf-Guided Cycling Holiday
Length: 8 Days
Level:
Price: from €1,070 EUR