How to drive the 31 hairpin turns to Collado Ordes in Asturias?

Collado Ordes is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.147m (3,763ft) above sea level, located in the province and autonomous community of Asturias, in Spain. The average gradient is brutal: 14.64% with 31 hairpin turns.

Where is Collado Ordes? 

The pass is located east of San Ignacio, in the northern part of the country. 

Is Collado Ordes unpaved?

The road to the summit is mostly unpaved with some concrete parts on the steepest sections. It’s a very curvy drive, with 31 sharp hairpin turns.

How long is the road to Collado Ordes?

Starting from Ceneya, the ascent is 4.8 km long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 703 meters and the average gradient is 14.64%.

Is the road to Collado Ordes open?

Set high in the Sierra de Amieva range, in the Picos de Europa mountain range, the road is open year-round. Short-time closures in winters are common.
Pic: Gaspar a la calle

 

 

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