La Colladona (Cabañaquinta)

Start Town Altitude Elevation Gain Length Gradient Difficulty Rating
Cabañaquinta 847m 419m 5.5 km 7.6% 382 ***






La Colladona Cycling Profile

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Climb Description

The climb to La Colladona from both sides is popular with cyclists in this part of Asturias. From Cabañaquinta it is a relatively short and steady ascent, but it is still steep enough to provide a challenge if you wish to go hard and put in a big effort.

Much of the climb from this side is lined with trees, although the scenery does open up at times. The top of the climb is very picturesque, with fine views looking across to the Nalón valley.

La Colladona is open throughout the year.


La Colladona - Cabañaquinta  -  Asturias Cycling Climb

There are some excellent views at the top of the climb.






Roads & Traffic

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




Alternative Routes

La Colladona can also be climbed from the north, starting in the town of Pola de Laviana; this is the more gentle and also the more scenic of the two sides.





Nearby Climbs


Puerto de San Isidro

Alto de la Mozqueta

La Colladiella

Coto Bello

La Cobertoria

El Cordal

Puerto de Pajares

La Cubilla






Cycling Holidays

La Colladona can be climbed as a route option 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.




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
Lagos de Covadonga
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Self-Guided Cycling Holiday
Length: 8 Days
Level: Difficulty Challenging-Hard
Price: from €1,490 EUR
French FlagFrance

Self-Guided Cycling Holiday
Length: 8 Days
Level: Difficulty Challenging-Hard
Price: from €1,070 EUR