The Top 7 Mountain Passes around Balboa
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes around Balboa and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.
Last updated: November 23, 2025
Pilgrim Statue at Alto de San Roque
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The monument to the pilgrim of Alto de San Roque (altitude of 1270 m), the work of the Galician sculptor José María Acuña, is a statue placed in 1993 and …
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The three passes of O Cebreiro
Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass
Alto do Cebreiro, or simply "O Cebreiro" is one of the most significant stages of the Camino de Santiago. It is located in Galicia and is far from Santiago de …
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Alto do Cebreiro (1300 m)
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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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The three peaks of Cebreiro
Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass
The last real climbs of the Camino are the three peaks of the Cebreiro mountain group, over a distance of approximately 13 km, divided into three equivalent segments.
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Alto de Pradela Ascent from Trabadelo
Highlight (Segment) • Climb
a climb of 6.82 km gaining almost 500 m of unevenness to reach 1000 masl with a slope of 6.6% this climb is ideal for training. The views of the port of León and Galicia are spectacular.
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