Ascent to O Cebreiro – Alto do Poio loop from Padornelo

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Pedrafita Do Cebreiro

Ascent to O Cebreiro – Alto do Poio loop from Padornelo

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Ascent to O Cebreiro – Alto do Poio loop from Padornelo

07:07

94.7km

2,310m

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: August 28, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Reserva da Biosfera Ribeira Sacra e Serras do Oribio e Courel

ZEC Ancares-Courel

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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10.4 km

View of the Mountains Near O Cebreiro

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Fantastically beautiful view of the mountain landscape

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14.8 km

Ascent to O Cebreiro

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The climb is scenic but also extremely steep. You should definitely be prepared for that. According to Komoot, the gradient can be up to 18%.

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31.6 km

Cebreiro Pass

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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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35.6 km

O Faial

Forest

36.7 km

Pilgrim Statue at Alto de San Roque

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The Alto de San Roque is crowned at 1270 meters of altitude and is a gift for the eyes.
The silhouette of the pilgrim whipped by the wind represents the …

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65.3 km

Monastery of Saint Julian of Samos

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In the middle of a leafy valley is the Benedictine Abbey of Samos, which is still a monastery today, the Royal Monastery of San Julián or San Xián. This temple, …

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65.5 km

San Xulián de Samos Monastery

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View across the Rio Sarria to the Monastery of Samos.

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86.2 km

Traditional house

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In Fronfria we discovered this traditional round house. We also saw similar buildings on the route.

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89.7 km

Alto do Poio

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The Alto do Poio is crowned at 1,335 meters and represents the end of the agony for the pilgrims who come from previously doing the Alto do Cebreiro and the …

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94.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

84.2 km

9.10 km

1.05 km

444 m

Surfaces

86.0 km

8.57 km

214 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,330 m)

Lowest point (530 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 13 October

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

June 3, 2022,52-von Sarria nach O Cebreiro

From O Cebreiro I rode the Eurovelo 3 as usual. Wonderfully beautiful downhill, after the strenuous climb!! - I thought. After about 8 km and 350 meters lower, the Eurovelo suddenly turns into a strip (bypass) of Autobahn 6!!! For bikes of course locked! I had to do the entire climb to 1300 meters again. Unbelievable. The one in the …

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July 24, 2024,Porto 47 Etappe 11: Von Trabadelo zum Alto do Poio – Camino Francés

Phew. I have never sweated as much as I did today in my life...

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May 2, 2024,27 - Villafranca del Bierzo - Samos

Beautiful long climb from Villafranca up to O Cebrairo with its chapel. A remarkably spiritual place. The descent to Samos was a roar. However, the weather was similar to yesterday: drizzle on the ascent, freezing rain and thick fog on the pass and on the descent. Ice cold fingers (despite the gloves) and feet. Still, another great stage - I …

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