Vuelta al Valle de Payares

Lena, Asturias / Asturies, España

12.1 miles (19.5 km) · 3,478 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Vuelta al Valle de Payares is a 12.1-mile loop route in Lena, Asturias / Asturies, España, gaining 3,478 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.5 miles gaining 1,849 feet at an average 20.0% grade. Only 39% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	12.1 mi (19.5 km)
Elevation gain	3,478 ft (1,060 m)
Average gain	287 ft per mile (54 m per km)
Longest climb	7.8 mi, 2,094 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	34.1%
Runnable	39% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	14.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	5%
Mild uphill	18%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	25%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	27%

Questions about Vuelta al Valle de Payares

How much elevation gain does Vuelta al Valle de Payares have?

Vuelta al Valle de Payares has 3,478 ft (1,060 m) of elevation gain over 12.1 miles (19.5 km). That averages 287 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Vuelta al Valle de Payares?

The difficulty score for Vuelta al Valle de Payares is 14.5 of 100. That is harder than 82.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 39% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Vuelta al Valle de Payares?

The longest climb on Vuelta al Valle de Payares runs 7.8 miles (12.6 km) and gains 2,094 ft (638 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 34.1%.