Valle de Covariega

Valle de Covariega is a locality in Riosa Municipality, Asturias. Valle de Covariega is situated nearby to the locality Cueña La Covariega, as well as near La Matona.

Places of Interest

Highlights include El Gamoniteiru and Alto de l’Angliru.

El Gamoniteiru

Peak

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El Gamoniteiru is a steep mountain road in Asturias, near La Vega-Riosa, in northern Spain. It is considered one of the most demanding climbs in professional road bicycle racing.

Alto de l’Angliru

Parking area

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Alto de L'Angliru is a steep mountain road in Asturias, near La Vega-Riosa, in northern Spain. It is considered one of the most demanding climbs in professional road bicycle racing and is often used in the Vuelta a España stage race. Alto de l’Angliru is situated 3½ km northwest of Valle de Covariega.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Felguera and La Foz.

Felguera

Hamlet

Photo: Sierra del Aramo, Public domain.

Felguera is a hamlet, which is situated 3 km northeast of Valle de Covariega.

La Foz

Village

Photo: Urbano Suarez, CC BY-SA 2.5.

La Foz is one of seven parishes in Morcín, a municipality within the province and autonomous community of Asturias, in northern Spain. The Ethnographic Museum of Dairy is located in the parish. La Foz is situated 6 km northeast of Valle de Covariega.