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Pedrafita Do Cebreiro

Ascent to O Cebreiro – Alto do Poio loop from Padornelo

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Pedrafita Do Cebreiro

Ascent to O Cebreiro – Alto do Poio loop from Padornelo

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Ascent to O Cebreiro – Alto do Poio loop from Padornelo

04:00

52.1km

1,350m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Reserva da Biosfera Ribeira Sacra e Serras do Oribio e Courel

ZEC Ancares-Courel

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.58 km

O Faial

Forest

9.74 km

⭐️ Cruz del Alto de O Cebreiro

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It is usually common to find the town and its sanctuary, but the views from this cross towards the other side of the Valley cannot be missed after the sacrifice of the ascent to the town.

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10.8 km

View of the Mountains Near O Cebreiro

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Fantastically beautiful view of the mountain landscape

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15.3 km

Ascent to O Cebreiro

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The climb is scenic but also extremely steep. You should definitely be prepared for that. According to Komoot, the gradient can be up to 18%.

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19.0 km

Descent along the road

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From Las Herrerias de Valcarce the ascent to O Cebreiro begins - about 10 km long and 750 meters in altitude.

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28.4 km

Cebreiro Pass

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After 14 kilometers of ascent and 656 meters of positive difference in altitude since the ascent begins in Ruitelán, crowning the Alto do Cebreiro is one of the moments to …

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32.7 km

Pilgrim Statue at Alto de San Roque

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The Alto de San Roque is crowned at 1270 meters of altitude and is a gift for the eyes.
The silhouette of the pilgrim whipped by the wind represents the …

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43.6 km

Traditional house

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In Fronfria we discovered this traditional round house. We also saw similar buildings on the route.

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47.1 km

Alto do Poio

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The Alto do Poio is crowned at 1,335 meters and represents the end of the agony for the pilgrims who come from previously doing the Alto do Cebreiro and the …

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52.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.5 km

630 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.6 km

11.6 km

Elevation

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Highest point (1,330 m)

Lowest point (670 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

21°C

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Ascent to O Cebreiro – Alto do Poio loop from Padornelo

⭐️ Cruz del Alto de O Cebreiro

View of the Mountains Near O Cebreiro

Ascent to O Cebreiro

Descent along the road

Cebreiro Pass

Pilgrim Statue at Alto de San Roque

Traditional house

Alto do Poio

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