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Pedrafita Do Cebreiro

Alto do Poio – Cebreiro Pass loop from Padornelo

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Pedrafita Do Cebreiro

Alto do Poio – Cebreiro Pass loop from Padornelo

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4.8

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173

riders

Alto do Poio – Cebreiro Pass loop from Padornelo

05:13

70.4km

1,580m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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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

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Start point

Hotel

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87 m

Alto do Poio

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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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4.47 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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8.87 km

⭐️ Cruz del Alto de O Cebreiro

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It is usually common to find the town and its sanctuary, but the views from this cross towards the other side of the Valley cannot be missed after the sacrifice of the ascent to the town.

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9.95 km

View of the Mountains Near O Cebreiro

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Fantastically beautiful view of the mountain landscape

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11.4 km

View of the Landscape Near O Cebreiro

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The long, strenuous ascent is rewarded by the magnificent view of the landscape.

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14.1 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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31.1 km

Miradoiro dos Carreiros

Viewpoint

8

46.2 km

San Xulián de Samos Monastery

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View across the Rio Sarria to the Monastery of Samos.

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67.0 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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70.4 km

End point

Hotel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

63.8 km

5.19 km

1.48 km

Surfaces

60.6 km

4.28 km

3.92 km

1.57 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,330 m)

Lowest point (530 m)

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Saturday 27 June

23°C

9°C

34 %

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