앙카레스 - 쿠렐‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪9‬개의 산길

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.

Path

Beautiful views and rest point.

This climb is a must if you're touring the area. It's seven and a half kilometers long, with the gradient concentrating on the final section. You ascend nearly 700 meters and face 19% gradients in a unique setting.

At the top of the pass there is a small bar where you can stock up on drinks and snacks after the long and steep climb.

The route over the 3 passes is beautiful and the scenery is very impressive. Once you have reached the Ceibero, the other passes are no longer so strenuous.

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. In the first stretch, starting from Pedrafita (1100 m above sea level) and following the LU-633 up to Cebreiro (1300 m.) there are 4 km almost entirely of climbs, which are also very tiring if you are carrying a lot of luggage: the heat accumulated for fatigue can turn into frozen sweat, cold and chills due to possible fog, tiredness and/or dehydration and the difference in temperature compared to Pedrafita; in addition to covering up, it is advisable to stop for a short refreshment at the village bar. In the second stretch you descend to Linares (1220 m), and then climb up to Alto de San Roque (1260 m), which is particularly windy, as evidenced by the statue of the saint placed on the pass of the hill. The third stretch descends again to Hospital (approximately 1250m) and then rises again reaching Alto do Poio (1335m), the highest point of the three peaks. From here the road begins to descend rapidly for about fifteen km up to 660 m. above sea level of Triacastela.

Beautiful pilgrim statue and always worth a photo motif. In this stage it is one of the passes to cross and it is not the steepest of the passes.