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Pedrafita Do Cebreiro

Ascent to O Cebreiro – Alto do Poio loop from Padornelo

Pedrafita Do Cebreiro

Ascent to O Cebreiro – Alto do Poio loop from Padornelo

Hard

5.0

(2)

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Ascent to O Cebreiro – Alto do Poio loop from Padornelo

06:42

88.3km

2,300m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: May 22, 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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22.6 km

Ascent to O Cebreiro

Highlight • Climb

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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27.1 km

View of the Mountains Near O Cebreiro

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Fantastically beautiful view of the mountain landscape

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32.7 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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37.1 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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40.6 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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61.0 km

Samos (Galicia, Spain)

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The village of Samos (province of Lugo in Galicia, Spain) is located in a valley leading into the mountains of Pedrafita. It is on the Way of St. James to …

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61.1 km

Monastery of Saint Julian of Samos

Highlight • Religious Site

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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61.2 km

San Xulián de Samos Monastery

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View across the Rio Sarria to the Monastery of Samos.

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75.2 km

Miradoiro dos Carreiros

Viewpoint

88.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.3 km

36.8 km

6.27 km

1.02 km

Surfaces

39.7 km

25.8 km

12.1 km

10.5 km

410 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,330 m)

Lowest point (530 m)

Weather

Wednesday 3 June

12°C

6°C

29 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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View of the Mountains Near O Cebreiro

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