Desafío Lagos de Covadonga takes place on Sat, Jun 5, 2027 in Cangas de Onís, Spain. The main route is 111 km.
- Date
- Sat, Jun 5, 2027
- Start
- Cangas de Onís 🇪🇸
- Distance
- 111 km
- Climbing
- 2,340 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 35-week plan to Desafío Lagos de Covadonga
The Base phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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Desafío Lagos de Covadonga is an iconic gran fondo cycling sportive in Asturias featuring the legendary climb to the Lagos de Covadonga.
What this race demands
Desafío Lagos de Covadonga requires sustained climbing and aerobic capacity over a 111 km route featuring 2340 meters of elevation gain.
Climbing volume
The 2340 meters of elevation gain across 111 km requires significant sustained climbing ability, specifically on long ascents characteristic of the Asturias region.
Muscular endurance
Maintaining power output through the legendary climb to the Lagos de Covadonga demands high muscular endurance under prolonged workloads.
Pacing discipline
Managing energy expenditure over a gran fondo of this distance prevents premature fatigue before reaching the major climbs.
Given a duration likely exceeding three to four hours, athletes should target 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain performance and prevent glycogen depletion.
What would it take you?
Pick the level closest to yours for an estimate of finish time on this course and the training a solid preparation needs.
Estimated finish
5:20–6:25
Peak-week training
6–8 h/week
A model estimate from distance, climbing and level, not a promise. Conditions, drafting and pacing move it.
IntervalCoach turns those weekly hours into a concrete plan built around your actual fitness. Start with this race as your goal
Your road to race day
Race day at Desafío Lagos de Covadonga is 35 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base23 weeks · Oct 4, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Mar 14, 2027 – Apr 24, 2027
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
03Peak3 weeks · Apr 25, 2027 – May 15, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · May 16, 2027 – May 29, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · May 30, 2027 – Jun 5, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Desafío Lagos de Covadonga?
Desafío Lagos de Covadonga takes place on Sat, Jun 5, 2027 in Cangas de Onís, Spain.
How long is Desafío Lagos de Covadonga?
The main route is 111 km.
What does Desafío Lagos de Covadonga demand?
Desafío Lagos de Covadonga requires sustained climbing and aerobic capacity over a 111 km route featuring 2340 meters of elevation gain.
How much climbing does Desafío Lagos de Covadonga have?
Desafío Lagos de Covadonga has 2,340 m of climbing.
Who is Desafío Lagos de Covadonga for?
Desafío Lagos de Covadonga is open to all participants.
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