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Galicia
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Os Ancares
Pedrafita Do Cebreiro

Ascent to O Cebreiro – Alto do Poio loop from Os Casares

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Spain
Galicia
Lugo
Os Ancares
Pedrafita Do Cebreiro

Ascent to O Cebreiro – Alto do Poio loop from Os Casares

Hard

4.0

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51

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Ascent to O Cebreiro – Alto do Poio loop from Os Casares

09:22

131km

2,870m

Gravel riding

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

Last updated: May 22, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Reserva de la Biosfera de los Ancares Leoneses

Reserva da Biosfera Ribeira Sacra e Serras do Oribio e Courel

ZEC Ancares-Courel

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61.0 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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65.4 km

View of the Mountains Near O Cebreiro

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Fantastically beautiful view of the mountain landscape

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66.6 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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71.0 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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78.9 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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99.4 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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99.5 km

San Xulián de Samos Monastery

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View across the Rio Sarria to the Monastery of Samos.

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114 km

Miradoiro dos Carreiros

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122 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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131 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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56.9 km

50.6 km

12.6 km

10.5 km

Surfaces

65.3 km

26.2 km

25.0 km

12.2 km

1.32 km

714 m

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Highest point (1,330 m)

Lowest point (500 m)

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