El Cordal Pass

El Cordal is one of those climbs that may not always take center stage, yet is essential to understanding cycling in the Central Mountains. Situated in the vicinity of the Aramo range, it is frequently linked to epic stages and routes connecting some of the most formidable names in Asturian cycling.

Its value lies in the role it plays within the landscape. It is not merely a transitional climb but a pass with a distinct identity—one capable of toughening up any stage and preparing riders for greater challenges. Its gradients, curves, and connections to other ascents make El Cordal an integral part of a highly distinctive cycling landscape.

Riding it offers a true taste of Asturias: narrow roads, constant elevation changes, and rapidly shifting scenery. El Cordal seeks to impress not through fame, but through character. It is a serious climb—ideal for linking together demanding routes—and is deeply representative of a county where every road seems to have a story to tell.