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View of Vega de Valcarce – Ascent to O Cebreiro loop from La Portela de Valcarce

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View of Vega de Valcarce – Ascent to O Cebreiro loop from La Portela de Valcarce

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View of Vega de Valcarce – Ascent to O Cebreiro loop from La Portela de Valcarce

02:23

31.4km

780m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.27 km for 51 m

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Parking

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3.29 km

View of Vega de Valcarce

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Vega de Valcarce is a municipality located in the province of León, Castile and León, Spain. It is framed in the beautiful Valcarce Valley, which follows the course of the …

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6.34 km

Descent along the road

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From Las Herrerias de Valcarce the ascent to O Cebreiro begins - about 10 km long and 750 meters in altitude.

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13.1 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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13.5 km

Bar La Laguna

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La Laguna is the last town in Castilla y León on the Camino de Santiago. It is located in the middle of the hard climb to O Cebreiro, so it …

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14.5 km

View of the Mountains Near O Cebreiro

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Fantastically beautiful view of the mountain landscape

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15.6 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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15.7 km

O Cebreiro

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At the top of O Cebreiro, you will find his sanctuary. Beautiful construction with great views. You can enjoy their masses for pilgrims or light a candle after your hard sacrifice on the long climb.

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21.3 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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31.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.4 km

6.03 km

1.01 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.5 km

2.42 km

516 m

Elevation

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View of Vega de Valcarce – Ascent to O Cebreiro loop from La Portela de Valcarce

View of Vega de Valcarce

Descent along the road

View of the Landscape Near O Cebreiro

Bar La Laguna

View of the Mountains Near O Cebreiro

⭐️ Cruz del Alto de O Cebreiro

O Cebreiro

Ascent to O Cebreiro

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