This stage is approximately 17 kilometres long and has an elevation gain of 216 metres, making it an easy and accessible road bike ride. The route runs mostly along well-surfaced local roads with moderate traffic levels.

The departure from Mieres follows a section of the city’s bike lane network before joining the road to Riosa. As you go forward, the terrain is slightly undulating but not physically or technically challenging, making it ideal for cyclotourists looking for a quiet ride through the countryside.

Riosa, at the foot of the mythical climb up to the Angliru mountain pass, is a small Asturian village surrounded by green valleys. Although the stage does not go as high as the famous pass, it offers an idea of the cycling environment that characterises the area, with attractive views and villages that retain the rural flavour of Asturias. The end of the stage is in La Vega, a parish council in the municipality of Riosa.

This stage begins in La Vega (in the municipality of Riosa) and ends in the city of Mieres. Covering approximately 16.5 kilometres with an elevation gain of 95 metres, it is an easy ride, ideal for road bikes. The route mainly runs along local roads with light traffic. It does not require great physical effort, so you can enjoy the scenery as you ride.

From Riosa, the route gradually descends through mountain landscapes and green meadows, a scenery characteristic of the interior of Asturias. The views on the way to Mieres change gradually, first passing through quiet rural areas and small villages, with no major mountain passes or ramps along the way.

As you approach Mieres on the final stretch, the route joins the city’s bike lane network, making it easy to enter the city centre. Although this route is ideal for cycling, take care at signalised crossings, as some may coincide with higher levels of vehicle traffic.

The end of the stage in Mieres offers cyclists the opportunity to learn about a city that has a strong coal-mining tradition, a wide range of cultural activities, and picturesque streets to explore at leisure.