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Pedrafita Do Cebreiro

La Faba – Alto do Poio loop from Padornelo

Pedrafita Do Cebreiro

La Faba – Alto do Poio loop from Padornelo

Hard

5.0

(2)

riders

La Faba – Alto do Poio loop from Padornelo

05:22

67.6km

2,000m

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: August 1, 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

Start point

Bus stop

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14.2 km

La Faba

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Nice rest stop.

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18.1 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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27.0 km

View of the Mountains Near O Cebreiro

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Fantastically beautiful view of the mountain landscape

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28.3 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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28.6 km

Behind the pilgrims' hostel there is a small vantage point over the rooftops of O Cebreiro with seating, from where you can enjoy a magnificent all-round panoramic view. Sunset and sunrise up here are just amazing!

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32.5 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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36.9 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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40.4 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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54.5 km

Miradoiro dos Carreiros

Viewpoint

67.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.0 km

31.4 km

3.10 km

1.12 km

Surfaces

23.9 km

23.1 km

13.2 km

7.01 km

417 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,370 m)

Lowest point (670 m)

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Saturday 1 August

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La Faba – Alto do Poio loop from Padornelo

La Faba

Descent along the road

View of the Mountains Near O Cebreiro

O Cebreiro

Viewpoint of O Cebreiro

Pilgrim Statue at Alto de San Roque

Alto do Poio

Traditional house

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