Les Praeres Explained

Les Praeres^[1] (in Spanish, Las Praderas; English: The Prairies) is an area of mountain grassland that reaches an altitude of 892m (2,927feet) above sea level, located in the Asturian municipality of Nava, in the north of Spain. The grassland is located in the middle of the Peñamayor mountain range, in an area of great environmental value.^[2]

Sport

Cycling

The area gained special attention when it was announced in 2017 as the finale for a stage of the 2018 Vuelta a España.^[3] It is climbed through a narrow 5adj=midNaNadj=mid road with an average gradient of 13.5%. The highest gradient, near the top, is at 23%.^[4]

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Winner
2018		[5]

Fastest ascents of Les Praeres!Rank!Year!Ascent Time!Speed!Rider

1

15' 22"

15.23km/h

Notes and References

1. Web site: Web Oficial de la Vuelta a España . Spanish.
2. Web site: Les Praeres de Nava… el panorama, se mire para donde se mire, es maravilloso.. Guía Turismo Asturias. Spanish. Les Praeres de Nava... the panorama, look where you look, it's wonderful.. 22 July 2018.
3. News: Les Praeres de Nava, una cima inédita en Asturias. AS. Spanish. Les Praeres de Nava, an unprecedented summit in Asturias. 22 July 2018.
4. Web site: Vuelta 2018 Route Stage 14: Cistierna - Les Praeres de Nava. Cycling Stage. 22 July 2018.
5. News: Simon Yates reclaims red jersey with victory on Vuelta a España stage 14. Cycling Weekly. Richard. Windsor. 8 September 2018. 9 September 2018.