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A beautiful climb, steady and challenging, surrounded by greenery. Beautiful views.

One of the highest points on the French Way of the Camino de Santiago, located between Triacastela and Fonfría, already in the province of Lugo. At 1,335 meters above sea level, this peak offers a natural viewpoint overlooking the Galician mountains. The area is often exposed to wind and changeable weather, even in summer, but the views and the feeling of having reached a milestone more than compensate. There's a hostel/bar right at the summit, useful as a stopping point for pilgrims and cyclists. Dress warmly before reaching the top: the temperature here can drop suddenly, even on sunny days. If you're on a mountain bike or e-bike, make sure you have good traction on descents and that your brakes are checked: the descent towards Fonfría is fast and winding. It's a good place to rest and refill your water or coffee before continuing.

One of the oldest monasteries in the West, dating back to the 6th century and the heart of the Ribeira Sacra region of Lugo. Its large cloister is the largest in Spain, and the complex is impressive both for its size and its history linked to the Camino de Santiago. Arriving via the detour from the French Way is a gift: a peaceful stretch, with a river and picture-perfect vegetation. However, once you leave, you have to climb back… and your legs remember.

Gulpiyuri Beach challenges the definition of a beach. Swimming is only possible at high tide. For millennia, waves have pierced the limestone mass that separates the beach from the sea, creating a pathway for water and sand. Thus, at high tide, the beach fills with water, and Gulpiyuri Beach appears amidst the green meadows.

The Les Praeres pass, meaning "meadows" in Spanish, is a beautiful crossing point for the surrounding peaks. There's also a bar and restaurant with a mountain atmosphere. As if that weren't enough, there's a deer, rescued as a puppy by the bar's owner, who freely roams the area like a pet.

Spectacular place, I recommend taking a detour to see it and take a dip, however, this will only be possible at high tide.

Spectacular, I recommend taking a detour to see it and if there aren't too many people, having a bun will only be possible at high tide.

There is a staircase that is impossible to climb without carrying the bike on your shoulder at the end of the section along the river. It allows you to get back up to the bridge.