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Castile and León
León
Bierzo
Ponferrada

Montes de León – circular from Ponferrada to Montes de Valdueza and Peñalba de Santiago

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
Spain
Castile and León
León
Bierzo
Ponferrada

Montes de León – circular from Ponferrada to Montes de Valdueza and Peñalba de Santiago

Hard

49

riders

Montes de León – circular from Ponferrada to Montes de Valdueza and Peñalba de Santiago

03:51

50.6km

1,300m

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: June 7, 2024

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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17.1 km

Climb to Montes de Valdueza

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Impressive climb, hard and short, with a beautiful setting to enjoy it, a pretty town with an incredible monastery.

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19.5 km

Monastery of San Pedro de Montes

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In the town of Montes de Valdueza, the most remote hiding place of the Montes Aquilanos, it was founded by hermits in the 7th century on an old Roman fort, …

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26.2 km

Peñalba de Santiago Village

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It is an incredibly beautiful mountain town. Peñalba de Santiago is one of the main gateways to explore the Valle del Silencio Natural Park. There is parking if you would like this to be your starting point.

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50.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.8 km

1.79 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

49.1 km

1.52 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,510 m)

Lowest point (510 m)

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Friday 22 May

27°C

16°C

72 %

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Montes de León – circular from Ponferrada to Montes de Valdueza and Peñalba de Santiago

03:51h

50.6km

1,300m

Trail Reviews

Tino faba
June 5, 2025, Ride

The computer gods took a big bite out of the final climb. You can see it on the relief map.

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