It is known for being one of the key stops on the French Way of St. James, especially before facing the climb to O Cebreiro, which marks the entrance to Galicia. The town takes its name from the ironworks that existed in the area in past centuries, where iron was worked using natural resources, such as the Valcarce River.

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Here you can rent a horse and ride on the Cebreiro! 👍🏻

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The Camino de France is well characterized over its entire length in Spain for the pilgrims who want to Santiago de Compostela. Along the way are the KM-stones and everywhere …

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1. Alto do Poio (1,335 m) – Valcarce Ironworks loop from Riba da Casa Vella

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2. Valcarce Ironworks – Alto do Poio (1,335 m) loop from O Barrio da Pena

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3. Valcarce Ironworks – Alto do Poio (1,335 m) loop from A Pedriña de Arriba

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Location: Vega De Valcarce, Bierzo, León, Castile and León, Spain

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1. Alto do Poio (1,335 m) – Valcarce Ironworks loop from Riba da Casa Vella

2. Valcarce Ironworks – Alto do Poio (1,335 m) loop from O Barrio da Pena

3. Valcarce Ironworks – Alto do Poio (1,335 m) loop from A Pedriña de Arriba

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