An iconic steep road to Puerto de Ancares
Puerto de Ancares is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1,670m (5,479ft) above sea level, located on the border between Galicia and Castile and León autonomous regions, in Spain.
Where is Puerto de Ancares?
The pass, also known as Porto dos Ancares, links León province (in Castile and León) and Lugo province (in Galicia), in the northwestern part of the country. At the summit, there’s a parking lot and a natural viewpoint.
How challenging is Puerto de Ancares?
The road to the summit is totally paved but not in the best condition. It’s a steep road, hitting a 15.0% of maximum gradient through some of the ramps. The climb has been featured in the Vuelta a España race.
How long is Puerto de Ancares?
The road through the pass is pretty lonely. It’s called LE-4211. The pass is 14.1 km (8.76 miles) long, running from the village of Balouta to Tejedo de Ancares.
Is Puerto de Ancares open in winter?
Set high in the Serra dos Ancares, a mountain range of the Galician Massif, the weather at the summit is very harsh. The pass is open to traffic year-round but may be closed for short periods in winter due to snowfalls.